Kuala Lumpur

$435+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kuala Lumpur

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WAS — KUL
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kuala Lumpur (MY1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,023
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$435
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,045
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kuala Lumpur
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/311:00 amIAD - KUL
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/222:40 pmKUL - IAD
3 stops33h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,023
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Sun 5/111:30 pmIAD - KUL
1 stop39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/1511:45 pmKUL - IAD
1 stop24h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,025
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Sat 11/88:05 pmIAD - KUL
1 stop23h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 11/169:00 pmKUL - IAD
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,026
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/99:00 pmIAD - KUL
1 stop30h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 9/292:55 amKUL - IAD
1 stop24h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,044
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/116:50 pmIAD - KUL
1 stop33h 05mSAUDIA
Fri 5/165:35 pmKUL - IAD
1 stop34h 10mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/17$1,046
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Tue 9/98:07 pmIAD - KUL
2 stops47h 58mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/302:35 pmKUL - IAD
2 stops37h 24mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,059
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/311:54 amDCA - KUL
2 stops36h 11mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/228:10 amKUL - DCA
2 stops37h 06mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/15$1,090
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1610:05 pmIAD - KUL
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 6/19:40 pmKUL - IAD
1 stop30h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,095
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/27:17 pmBWI - KUL
2 stops30h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/232:45 pmKUL - BWI
2 stops27h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,098
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Mon 8/116:02 pmBWI - KUL
2 stops28h 08mSingapore Airlines
Thu 9/44:55 pmKUL - BWI
2 stops35h 52mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,129
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Thu 4/179:00 pmIAD - KUL
1 stop22h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/308:20 pmKUL - IAD
1 stop31h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,131
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Sun 8/315:06 pmDCA - KUL
2 stops32h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/52:45 pmKUL - DCA
2 stops39h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,154

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Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/3

11:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/22

2:40 pm-11:53 am

3 stops33h 13m

$1,023

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/11

1:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/15

11:45 pm-11:45 am

1 stop24h 00m

$1,025

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/3

9:00 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 5/11

2:55 am-3:40 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,037

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/9

9:00 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/29

2:55 am-3:40 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,044

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/11

6:50 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/16

5:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$1,046

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/9

8:07 pm-8:05 am

2 stops47h 58m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/30

2:35 pm-3:59 pm

2 stops37h 24m

$1,059

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

DCA - KUL

DCAKUL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/3

11:54 am-12:05 pm

2 stops36h 11m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/22

8:10 am-9:16 am

2 stops37h 06m

$1,090

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/16

10:05 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 6/1

9:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$1,095

BaltimoreKuala Lumpur

BWI - KUL

BWIKUL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/2

7:17 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops30h 08m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/23

2:45 pm-6:31 am

2 stops27h 46m

$1,098

BaltimoreKuala Lumpur

BWI - KUL

BWIKUL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/11

6:02 pm-10:10 am

2 stops28h 08m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/4

4:55 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops35h 52m

$1,129

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur (average of $968). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuala Lumpur ranges from 4.7 - 11.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.0 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Kuala Lumpur when rainfall is around 4.7 in.

Temperature in Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kuala Lumpur, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kuala Lumpur. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Japan Airlines and ANA from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,025 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and SAUDIA, starting at $1,037 and $1,046 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $435 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $540 and SAUDIA from $553 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur (average of $968). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$717Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$907Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$933Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$968Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$971Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,063Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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