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 77% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Malaysia are Penang and Langkawi.

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 21h 10m on average. If you fly from San Francisco (another popular airport in United States) to Kuala Lumpur Intl, then the average flight time is 18h 25m.

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Flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

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Air China

Nov 13

LAX

25h 35m

1 stop

KUL

Nov 16

KUL

33h 40m

2 stops

LAX

$690

Multiple Airlines

Nov 17

LAX

23h 25m

1 stop

KUL

Nov 26

KUL

34h 40m

1 stop

LAX

$693

Cathay Pacific

Sep 9

LAX

19h 40m

1 stop

KUL

Sep 21

KUL

18h 20m

1 stop

LAX

$698

Air China

Aug 31

LAX

32h 35m

1 stop

KUL

Sep 14

KUL

33h 45m

2 stops

LAX

$699

Singapore Airlines

Sep 29

LAX

29h 15m

1 stop

KUL

Oct 5

KUL

27h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$704

Singapore Airlines

Sep 30

LAX

25h 15m

1 stop

KUL

Oct 5

KUL

27h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$705

Korean Air

Aug 10

LAX

31h 00m

1 stop

KUL

Sep 30

KUL

31h 03m

2 stops

LAX

$706

Singapore Airlines

Sep 28

LAX

29h 15m

1 stop

KUL

Oct 9

KUL

25h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$707

Air China

Aug 24

LAX

32h 35m

1 stop

KUL

Sep 2

KUL

34h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$708

Multiple Airlines

Nov 11

LAX

21h 25m

1 stop

KUL

Nov 14

KUL

29h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$709

China Southern

Aug 10

LAX

22h 35m

1 stop

KUL

Sep 20

KUL

20h 15m

1 stop

LAX

$710

China Eastern

Aug 17

LAX

33h 30m

1 stop

KUL

Sep 13

KUL

28h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$711

Flights to Penang

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Singapore Airlines

Oct 8

SEA

40h 05m

1 stop

PEN

Oct 15

PEN

29h 35m

1 stop

SEA

$669

Singapore Airlines

Oct 8

SEA

40h 05m

1 stop

PEN

Oct 15

PEN

29h 35m

1 stop

SEA

$679

China Eastern

Sep 9

LAX

28h 00m

1 stop

PEN

Sep 16

PEN

40h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$680

Singapore Airlines

Oct 15

SFO

35h 40m

1 stop

PEN

Oct 22

PEN

37h 00m

1 stop

SFO

$685

China Eastern

Aug 26

LAX

28h 00m

1 stop

PEN

Sep 8

PEN

40h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$689

Cathay Pacific

Sep 8

LAX

31h 40m

1 stop

PEN

Sep 15

PEN

18h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$704

Cathay Pacific

Aug 27

LAX

38h 50m

1 stop

PEN

Sep 2

PEN

33h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$715

Singapore Airlines

Oct 8

SEA

37h 10m

1 stop

PEN

Oct 15

PEN

32h 30m

1 stop

SEA

$719

Cathay Pacific

Oct 7

LAX

39h 45m

1 stop

PEN

Oct 10

PEN

36h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$721

Singapore Airlines

Oct 18

SFO

35h 40m

1 stop

PEN

Nov 19

PEN

35h 45m

1 stop

SFO

$725

Cathay Pacific

Sep 8

LAX

31h 40m

1 stop

PEN

Sep 15

PEN

18h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$739

Singapore Airlines

Oct 8

SEA

37h 10m

1 stop

PEN

Oct 15

PEN

32h 30m

1 stop

SEA

$747

Flights to Langkawi

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Multiple Airlines

Sep 6

LAX

37h 25m

2 stops

LGK

Sep 11

LGK

34h 10m

2 stops

LAX

$801

Etihad Airways

Oct 14

IAD

33h 55m

2 stops

LGK

Oct 28

LGK

32h 10m

2 stops

IAD

$994

Etihad Airways

Sep 8

IAD

36h 55m

2 stops

LGK

Sep 15

LGK

31h 50m

2 stops

IAD

$997

Multiple Airlines

Sep 6

LAX

26h 00m

2 stops

LGK

Sep 11

LGK

35h 57m

3 stops

LAX

$1,075

Multiple Airlines

Aug 7

SFO

24h 05m

2 stops

LGK

Aug 22

LGK

43h 40m

2 stops

SFO

$1,143

Multiple Airlines

Sep 8

JFK

33h 20m

2 stops

LGK

Sep 15

LGK

38h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$1,192

Multiple Airlines

Sep 8

IAD

28h 35m

2 stops

LGK

Sep 15

LGK

30h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,195

Multiple Airlines

Sep 8

JFK

34h 35m

3 stops

LGK

Sep 15

LGK

34h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,219

Multiple Airlines

Sep 8

JFK

34h 10m

3 stops

LGK

Sep 15

LGK

35h 35m

3 stops

JFK

$1,224

Qatar Airways

Sep 13

LAX

36h 25m

2 stops

LGK

Sep 16

LGK

41h 45m

2 stops

LAX

$1,253

Qatar Airways

Sep 13

BOS

28h 15m

2 stops

LGK

Sep 17

LGK

33h 40m

2 stops

BOS

$1,253

Qatar Airways

Sep 13

BOS

28h 15m

2 stops

LGK

Sep 17

LGK

33h 40m

2 stops

BOS

$1,311

Flights to Kota Kinabalu

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China Eastern

Sep 13

LAX

21h 00m

1 stop

BKI

Sep 16

BKI

23h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$666

China Eastern

Sep 13

LAX

21h 00m

1 stop

BKI

Sep 16

BKI

23h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$706

Multiple Airlines

Aug 24

LAX

24h 57m

2 stops

BKI

Aug 31

BKI

26h 15m

1 stop

LAX

$751

China Eastern

Aug 24

LAX

39h 30m

1 stop

BKI

Aug 31

BKI

29h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$763

Multiple Airlines

Jan 19

LAX

27h 00m

2 stops

BKI

Feb 9

BKI

24h 00m

2 stops

LAX

$783

Multiple Airlines

Dec 7

LAX

21h 00m

1 stop

BKI

Dec 19

BKI

23h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$809

China Eastern

Sep 12

SFO

21h 30m

1 stop

BKI

Oct 2

BKI

22h 35m

1 stop

SFO

$836

China Eastern

Sep 17

SFO

21h 30m

1 stop

BKI

Oct 7

BKI

22h 35m

1 stop

SFO

$851

China Eastern

Sep 14

SFO

21h 30m

1 stop

BKI

Oct 7

BKI

25h 15m

1 stop

SFO

$852

China Eastern

Sep 17

SFO

21h 30m

1 stop

BKI

Oct 8

BKI

35h 58m

2 stops

SFO

$885

China Eastern

Sep 12

SFO

21h 30m

1 stop

BKI

Oct 7

BKI

25h 15m

1 stop

SFO

$901

Multiple Airlines

Dec 7

LAX

25h 00m

2 stops

BKI

Dec 19

BKI

23h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$909

Flights to Johor Bahru

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Multiple Airlines

Sep 10

IAD

27h 25m

2 stops

JHB

Sep 17

JHB

41h 30m

2 stops

IAD

$1,053

Multiple Airlines

Sep 8

JFK

32h 30m

2 stops

JHB

Sep 16

JHB

41h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,121

Multiple Airlines

Sep 7

JFK

53h 15m

2 stops

JHB

Sep 14

JHB

38h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$1,181

Multiple Airlines

Sep 7

JFK

53h 15m

2 stops

JHB

Sep 14

JHB

35h 10m

3 stops

JFK

$1,197

Multiple Airlines

Sep 9

JFK

36h 15m

2 stops

JHB

Sep 16

JHB

35h 10m

3 stops

JFK

$1,216

Singapore Airlines

Nov 11

LAX

30h 55m

2 stops

JHB

Nov 15

JHB

22h 55m

2 stops

LAX

$1,273

Etihad Airways

Nov 18

IAD

40h 25m

2 stops

JHB

Nov 22

JHB

49h 15m

2 stops

IAD

$1,319

Multiple Airlines

Sep 8

JFK

30h 35m

3 stops

JHB

Sep 16

JHB

35h 10m

3 stops

JFK

$1,324

Multiple Airlines

Sep 7

JFK

29h 15m

3 stops

JHB

Sep 14

JHB

32h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$1,368

Multiple Airlines

Sep 7

EWR

45h 00m

3 stops

JHB

Sep 14

JHB

61h 35m

3 stops

EWR

$1,387

Qatar Airways

Nov 8

JFK

43h 25m

2 stops

JHB

Nov 12

JHB

49h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,403

Multiple Airlines

Sep 10

EWR

46h 35m

3 stops

JHB

Sep 17

JHB

37h 35m

3 stops

EWR

$1,411

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10:25 pm - 4:00 pm

LAX

KUL

25h 35m

1 stop

12:20 am - 6:00 pm

KUL

LAX

33h 40m

2 stops

$690Air China

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

8:55 pm - 12:20 pm

LAX

KUL

23h 25m

1 stop

12:20 am - 7:00 pm

KUL

LAX

34h 40m

1 stop

$693Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 26

1:25 am - 12:05 pm

LAX

KUL

19h 40m

1 stop

1:10 pm - 4:30 pm

KUL

LAX

18h 20m

1 stop

$698Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21

11:30 pm - 3:45 pm

LAX

KUL

25h 15m

1 stop

8:55 am - 9:50 pm

KUL

LAX

27h 55m

1 stop

$704Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5

11:30 pm - 7:45 pm

LAX

KUL

29h 15m

1 stop

8:55 am - 9:50 pm

KUL

LAX

27h 55m

1 stop

$704Singapore Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5

11:30 am - 2:45 pm

LAX

KUL

35h 15m

2 stops

1:55 am - 9:05 am

KUL

LAX

23h 10m

1 stop

$705China Eastern

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24

11:50 pm - 9:50 pm

LAX

KUL

31h 00m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 3:23 pm

KUL

LAX

31h 03m

2 stops

$706Korean Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Sep 30

11:30 am - 2:45 pm

LAX

KUL

35h 15m

2 stops

2:05 am - 9:05 am

KUL

LAX

23h 00m

2 stops

$706China Eastern

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24

9:15 pm - 8:35 pm

LAX

KUL

31h 20m

1 stop

2:55 am - 9:55 pm

KUL

LAX

34h 00m

1 stop

$721Cathay Pacific

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Mar 23

12:50 pm - 9:50 pm

SEA

KUL

42h 00m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 10:40 am

KUL

SEA

26h 20m

1 stop

$750Korean Air

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20

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Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Fri 11/13

10:25 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 11/16

12:20 am-6:00 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$690

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Tue 11/17

8:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/26

12:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$693

Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

1:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/21

1:10 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$698

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/30

11:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/5

8:55 am-9:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$704

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Tue 9/29

11:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/5

8:55 am-9:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$704

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Sun 11/8

11:30 am-2:45 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 11/24

1:55 am-9:05 am

1 stop23h 10m

$705

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Mon 8/10

11:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/30

11:20 pm-3:23 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$706

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Sun 11/8

11:30 am-2:45 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 11/24

2:05 am-9:05 am

2 stops23h 00m

$706

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Wed 1/20

9:15 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/23

2:55 am-9:55 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$721

SeattleKuala Lumpur

SEA - KUL

SEAKUL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 9/7

12:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop42h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/20

11:20 pm-10:40 am

1 stop26h 20m

$750

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Malaysia flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and ANA are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malaysia from United States according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 34% 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.

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Cheap Malaysia flight deals and tips

Summary info about Malaysia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$363
Best Round-Trip Price	$690
Fastest flight time	21h 10m

The best one-way flight price to Malaysia from United States in the last 5 days is $363 (Los Angeles 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 $690 (Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur Intl).

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The fastest flight to Malaysia from United States takes 21h 10m (Los Angeles 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 Kuala Lumpur China Town, 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:
$17 per person with Firefly
$19 per person with AirAsia
$20 per person with Batik Air

What airlines fly to Malaysia?

There are 22 airlines that fly to Malaysia on a routine basis, but Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 35% 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, 64% 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 July 2026, there are 73 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.