How long is the flight from United States to Malaysia?

The flight from United States to Malaysia depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Los Angeles (a popular airport in United States) to Kuala Lumpur Intl (the most popular airport in Malaysia), then the flight time is 19h 45m on average. If you fly from Miami (another popular airport in United States) to Kuala Lumpur Intl, then the average flight time is 27h 25m.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Malaysia?

Some of the world’s most well-traveled cities are in Malaysia. The most popular city to travel to in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 78% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Malaysia are Penang and Langkawi.

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Flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

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Singapore Airlines

Jan 15

SEA

33h 40m

1 stop

KUL

Jan 25

KUL

30h 00m

1 stop

SEA

$678

Delta

Feb 8

SEA

41h 35m

1 stop

KUL

Feb 22

KUL

27h 55m

1 stop

SEA

$722

Air China

Nov 23

LAX

35h 40m

2 stops

KUL

Nov 30

KUL

38h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$732

Delta

Jan 26

LAX

46h 50m

2 stops

KUL

Mar 2

KUL

36h 48m

2 stops

LAX

$734

Multiple Airlines

Nov 23

LAX

25h 35m

1 stop

KUL

Nov 30

KUL

38h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$735

Singapore Airlines

Jan 25

LAX

27h 30m

2 stops

KUL

Feb 28

KUL

19h 30m

1 stop

LAX

$736

China Southern

Jan 8

LAX

22h 20m

1 stop

KUL

Jan 24

KUL

18h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$737

China Southern

Jan 27

LAX

22h 20m

1 stop

KUL

Feb 27

KUL

40h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$738

Singapore Airlines

Apr 3

LAX

23h 05m

1 stop

KUL

Apr 11

KUL

22h 30m

1 stop

LAX

$739

Delta

Feb 7

SEA

41h 35m

1 stop

KUL

Feb 24

KUL

27h 55m

1 stop

SEA

$740

Delta

Jan 24

LAX

60h 50m

2 stops

KUL

Mar 3

KUL

36h 48m

2 stops

LAX

$740

China Southern

Mar 14

LAX

26h 15m

1 stop

KUL

Mar 21

KUL

26h 25m

1 stop

LAX

$741

Flights to Penang

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Singapore Airlines

Mar 27

SFO

31h 45m

1 stop

PEN

Apr 7

PEN

23h 40m

1 stop

SFO

$649

Singapore Airlines

Mar 27

SFO

31h 45m

1 stop

PEN

Apr 7

PEN

23h 40m

1 stop

SFO

$650

Singapore Airlines

Jan 18

SFO

31h 40m

1 stop

PEN

Feb 17

PEN

32h 15m

1 stop

SFO

$688

Singapore Airlines

Feb 21

SFO

31h 40m

1 stop

PEN

Feb 27

PEN

35h 50m

1 stop

SFO

$689

Singapore Airlines

Feb 15

SFO

31h 40m

1 stop

PEN

Mar 8

PEN

32h 15m

1 stop

SFO

$710

Singapore Airlines

Jan 25

SFO

31h 40m

1 stop

PEN

Feb 3

PEN

26h 20m

1 stop

SFO

$711

Cathay Pacific

Mar 18

LAX

24h 55m

1 stop

PEN

Jun 17

PEN

24h 25m

1 stop

LAX

$777

Singapore Airlines

Apr 22

SFO

20h 00m

1 stop

PEN

May 8

PEN

23h 40m

1 stop

SFO

$781

Singapore Airlines

Mar 21

LAX

26h 20m

1 stop

PEN

Jun 17

PEN

26h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$788

China Eastern

Mar 21

LAX

28h 00m

1 stop

PEN

Jun 21

PEN

40h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$796

Singapore Airlines

Apr 21

SFO

20h 00m

1 stop

PEN

May 9

PEN

38h 10m

1 stop

SFO

$797

Singapore Airlines

Jan 18

SFO

37h 05m

1 stop

PEN

Apr 27

PEN

18h 15m

1 stop

SFO

$802

Flights to Langkawi

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Etihad Airways

Mar 18

BOS

30h 25m

2 stops

LGK

Mar 22

LGK

60h 45m

2 stops

BOS

$933

Etihad Airways

Mar 18

BOS

30h 25m

2 stops

LGK

Mar 22

LGK

60h 45m

2 stops

BOS

$973

Etihad Airways

Nov 14

JFK

55h 05m

2 stops

LGK

Nov 21

LGK

38h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$1,016

Etihad Airways

Feb 21

JFK

55h 05m

2 stops

LGK

Mar 7

LGK

52h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$1,039

Multiple Airlines

Mar 8

SFO

34h 35m

1 stop

LGK

Mar 22

LGK

59h 25m

2 stops

SFO

$1,052

Singapore Airlines

Mar 8

SFO

36h 25m

2 stops

LGK

Mar 22

LGK

36h 55m

2 stops

SFO

$1,070

Etihad Airways

Nov 15

JFK

55h 05m

2 stops

LGK

Nov 21

LGK

62h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$1,072

Singapore Airlines

Mar 6

SFO

39h 10m

1 stop

LGK

Mar 12

LGK

36h 55m

2 stops

SFO

$1,200

Singapore Airlines

Mar 6

SFO

36h 25m

2 stops

LGK

Mar 12

LGK

36h 55m

2 stops

SFO

$1,211

Etihad Airways

Mar 15

JFK

33h 20m

2 stops

LGK

Mar 19

LGK

34h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,237

Turkish Airlines

Mar 15

JFK

33h 15m

2 stops

LGK

Mar 19

LGK

34h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$1,247

Turkish Airlines

Mar 15

JFK

26h 25m

2 stops

LGK

Mar 19

LGK

60h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$1,248

Flights to Kota Kinabalu

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China Eastern

Jan 20

LAX

21h 00m

1 stop

BKI

Jan 26

BKI

23h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$744

China Eastern

Nov 4

LAX

21h 00m

1 stop

BKI

Nov 7

BKI

23h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$746

Cathay Pacific

Jan 26

LAX

21h 30m

1 stop

BKI

Feb 24

BKI

23h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$778

Cathay Pacific

Jan 26

LAX

21h 30m

1 stop

BKI

Feb 24

BKI

23h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$781

Cathay Pacific

Jan 27

LAX

33h 50m

1 stop

BKI

Feb 24

BKI

23h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$783

China Eastern

Jan 26

LAX

21h 00m

1 stop

BKI

Feb 24

BKI

23h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$786

Cathay Pacific

Jan 26

LAX

21h 30m

1 stop

BKI

Feb 24

BKI

23h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$794

Cathay Pacific

Nov 4

LAX

21h 30m

1 stop

BKI

Nov 7

BKI

35h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$796

Cathay Pacific

Jan 26

LAX

21h 30m

1 stop

BKI

Feb 24

BKI

23h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$809

Multiple Airlines

Jan 20

LAX

30h 55m

2 stops

BKI

Jan 27

BKI

25h 45m

2 stops

LAX

$816

Cathay Pacific

Nov 4

LAX

21h 30m

1 stop

BKI

Nov 7

BKI

35h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$831

China Eastern

Jan 26

LAX

21h 00m

1 stop

BKI

Feb 25

BKI

23h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$848

Flights to Johor Bahru

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Qatar Airways

Nov 18

PHL

33h 00m

2 stops

JHB

Nov 25

JHB

41h 40m

2 stops

PHL

$1,266

Qatar Airways

Nov 18

PHL

42h 15m

3 stops

JHB

Nov 25

JHB

41h 40m

2 stops

PHL

$1,342

Etihad Airways

Nov 18

PHL

44h 00m

3 stops

JHB

Nov 25

JHB

70h 04m

3 stops

PHL

$1,744

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8:40 am - 10:20 amSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

33h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

5:05 pm - 7:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

30h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$678Singapore Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 25

12:50 pm - 10:25 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

41h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 11:50 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

27h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl

$722Delta

Tue, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 22

12:50 pm - 10:25 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

41h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 11:50 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

27h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl

$722Delta

Mon, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 21

8:55 pm - 6:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

29h 45m1 stop Shenzhen

7:40 pm - 7:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

39h 20m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

$732Air China

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 9

10:25 pm - 2:05 amLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

35h 40m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

7:40 pm - 6:35 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

38h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$732Air China

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30

8:40 am - 4:20 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

39h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

9:00 am - 7:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

38h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

$733Singapore Airlines

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 7

11:30 am - 2:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

35h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

4:00 pm - 10:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

33h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$734China Eastern

Wed, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 19

11:30 am - 2:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

35h 15m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang Kunming Changshui

2:20 pm - 10:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$734China Eastern

Wed, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 19

10:00 pm - 3:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

6:20 pm - 6:30 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

40h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$737China Southern

Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Feb 28

10:00 pm - 12:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

22h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

3:40 pm - 6:30 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$737China Southern

Fri, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 24

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2:20 pm - 12:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

54h 45m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

7:40 pm - 6:35 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

38h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$732Air China

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 9

9:55 pm - 12:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 10m1 stop Shenzhen

5:25 pm - 7:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

41h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

$733Air China

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 11

9:45 am - 10:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

45h 40m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 6:06 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 11m2 stops Incheon Intl Salt Lake City

$734Delta

Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 11

9:45 am - 10:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

45h 40m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 4:08 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

32h 13m2 stops Incheon Intl Salt Lake City

$734Delta

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 10

12:30 pm - 11:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

43h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

3:45 pm - 9:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

33h 20m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

$737China Eastern

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 8

12:30 pm - 2:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

35h 00m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hangzhou

3:30 pm - 9:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

33h 35m2 stops Hangzhou Shanghai Pu Dong

$737China Eastern

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 8

8:50 pm - 9:30 amLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

21h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

11:05 am - 7:55 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

$768Singapore Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 9

8:50 pm - 9:30 amLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

21h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:30 am - 7:55 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

25h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$771Singapore Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 9

10:00 pm - 10:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

33h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 1:45 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

29h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

$809Korean Air

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 10

12:00 pm - 10:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

43h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 1:45 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

29h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

$809Korean Air

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SeattleKuala Lumpur

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

SEAKUL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 1/15

8:40 am-10:20 am

1 stop33h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 1/25

5:05 pm-7:05 am

1 stop30h 00m

$678

SeattleKuala Lumpur

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

SEAKUL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/9

12:50 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop41h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/22

11:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop27h 55m

$722

SeattleKuala Lumpur

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

SEAKUL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 2/8

12:50 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop41h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 2/21

11:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop27h 55m

$722

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Tue 11/24

8:55 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/9

7:40 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops39h 20m

$732

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Mon 11/23

10:25 pm-2:05 am

2 stops35h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 11/30

7:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop38h 55m

$732

SeattleKuala Lumpur

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

SEAKUL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 11/29

8:40 am-4:20 pm

1 stop39h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 12/7

9:00 am-7:05 am

1 stop38h 05m

$733

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Wed 3/10

11:30 am-2:45 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/19

4:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop33h 05m

$734

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Wed 3/10

11:30 am-2:45 pm

3 stops35h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/19

2:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop34h 45m

$734

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Sun 1/24

10:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 2/28

6:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop40h 10m

$737

Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Fri 1/8

10:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 1/24

3:40 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$737

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What airlines fly to Malaysia?

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and ANA are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malaysia from United States according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Malaysia. Keep in mind that there are 22 different airlines that fly to Malaysia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in Malaysia

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Kuala Lumpur

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Summary info about Malaysia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$333
Best Round-Trip Price	$678
Fastest flight time	19h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Malaysia from United States in the last 5 days is $333 (San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Malaysia from United States in the last 5 days is $678 (Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl).

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The fastest flight to Malaysia from United States takes 19h 25m (San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Malaysia

What popular landmarks are in Malaysia?

Malaysia is full of notable places to explore, many with significant historical value to the region and the world. Some of the most popular landmarks in Malaysia are KLCC Park, Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), among many more.

What is the best airport to land at to visit KLCC Park?

When visiting KLCC Park in Kuala Lumpur, the closest airport is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest flight to Malaysia?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Malaysia are:
$14 per person with Batik Air
$15 per person with Firefly
$25 per person with AirAsia

What airlines fly to Malaysia?

There are 21 airlines that fly to Malaysia on a routine basis, but Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and ANA happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 39% of those who searched for flights to Malaysia looked to travel with Cathay Pacific, making this airline the top choice among momondo travelers.

What is the most popular airport in Malaysia to fly to?

The most popular airport in Malaysia to fly to is Kuala Lumpur Intl, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 67% of all momondo users who traveled to Malaysia chose to fly into Kuala Lumpur Intl airport, which is located in the city of Kuala Lumpur.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Malaysia?

Prices for flights to Malaysia are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Malaysia?

As of October 2026, there are 75 operators available to choose from for flights to Malaysia.

How old do you have to be to fly to Malaysia?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Malaysia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Malaysia?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Malaysia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Malaysia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Malaysia?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Malaysia. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Can I find flights to Malaysia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to Malaysia on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Malaysia?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Malaysia, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Malaysia right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight to Malaysia now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Malaysia and let you know when they change.