What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Kuala Lumpur?

Air India, United Airlines, and Korean Air are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Kuala Lumpur

How long does it take to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

On average, it takes 21h 55m to fly from New York to Kuala Lumpur if you fly out of Newark (the most popular airport in New York) and into Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Kuala Lumpur). If you’re flying out of New York and into Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 24h 05m.

What airlines fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur from New York according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kuala Lumpur. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur?

Prices for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur were last updated today.

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There are 12 operators available for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Kuala Lumpur?

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 from New York to Kuala Lumpur.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Kuala Lumpur trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $836 to $1,065. The lowest price recently found on this route was $765.

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7:05 am - 12:05 am

EWR

KUL

29h 00m

2 stops

7:15 am - 5:10 pm

KUL

EWR

21h 55m

1 stop

$765ANA

Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 7

5:00 pm - 1:35 pm

EWR

KUL

32h 35m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 5:50 pm

KUL

EWR

39h 35m

1 stop

$772ANA

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, May 13

6:00 am - 1:35 pm

EWR

KUL

43h 35m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 7:35 am

KUL

EWR

29h 20m

2 stops

$782ANA

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, Jun 3

12:25 am - 7:20 am

EWR

KUL

42h 55m

1 stop

9:50 am - 10:30 pm

KUL

EWR

24h 40m

1 stop

$831Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, May 7

6:00 pm - 1:35 pm

EWR

KUL

31h 35m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 6:05 pm

KUL

EWR

39h 50m

1 stop

$841United Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Jul 14

7:49 am - 6:45 am

EWR

KUL

34h 56m

2 stops

6:35 pm - 8:04 pm

KUL

EWR

37h 29m

2 stops

$851United Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Apr 7

8:55 pm - 9:35 am

JFK

KUL

24h 40m

2 stops

2:35 pm - 11:10 am

KUL

JFK

32h 35m

2 stops

$851Singapore Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 12

12:25 am - 5:15 pm

EWR

KUL

28h 50m

1 stop

5:30 am - 10:30 pm

KUL

EWR

29h 00m

1 stop

$856Turkish Airlines

Sat, Apr 4 - Thu, Apr 23

1:55 am - 12:05 pm

JFK

KUL

22h 10m

1 stop

5:40 pm - 1:10 pm

KUL

JFK

31h 30m

1 stop

$869Cathay Pacific

Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, May 21

8:55 pm - 1:10 pm

JFK

SZB

28h 15m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 11:15 am

SZB

JFK

34h 15m

2 stops

$1,171Singapore Airlines

Tue, May 12 - Tue, Nov 3

Korean Air flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur

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Korean Air

Mar 11

JFK1:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

45h 25m

1 stop

KUL10:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Mar 31

KUL11:20 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

33h 40m

1 stop

JFK9:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$858

Korean Air

Mar 8

JFK5:47 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

64h 38m

2 stops

KUL10:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Mar 15

KUL11:55 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

32h 35m

1 stop

JFK8:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$874

Korean Air

Apr 13

JFK12:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 00m

1 stop

KUL9:50 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Apr 21

KUL11:20 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

23h 50m

1 stop

JFK11:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$879

Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 16

EWR9:45 pmNewark

31h 25m

3 stops

KUL5:10 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Apr 23

KUL8:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

35h 05m

3 stops

EWR7:45 pmNewark

$913

Ethiopian Air

May 1

EWR9:45 pmNewark

31h 25m

3 stops

KUL5:10 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

May 23

KUL11:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

32h 30m

3 stops

EWR7:45 pmNewark

$937

Ethiopian Air

Mar 6

JFK8:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 20m

3 stops

KUL5:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Mar 14

KUL11:05 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

32h 50m

3 stops

JFK7:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$989

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EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Tue 4/28

7:05 am-12:05 am

2 stops29h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/7

7:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$765

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Wed 4/15

5:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/13

2:15 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 35m

$772

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 6/3

2:15 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 20m

$782

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Mon 4/27

12:25 am-7:20 am

1 stop42h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/7

9:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$831

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Tue 4/21

6:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 7/14

2:15 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop39h 50m

$841

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Tue 3/10

7:49 am-6:45 am

2 stops34h 56m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 4/7

6:35 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops37h 29m

$851

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/7

8:55 pm-9:35 am

2 stops24h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 5/12

2:35 pm-11:10 am

2 stops32h 35m

$851

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Sat 4/4

12:25 am-5:15 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 4/23

5:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$856

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/27

1:55 am-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/21

5:40 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$869

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - SZB

JFKSZB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/12

8:55 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Tue 11/3

2:00 pm-11:15 am

2 stops34h 15m

$1,171

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Kuala Lumpur?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Kuala Lumpur. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $873. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Kuala Lumpur from New York during November instead. Flights to Kuala Lumpur in November, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $892.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kuala Lumpur?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kuala Lumpur from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kuala Lumpur for around $1,120 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kuala Lumpur from New York for as low as $931 on momondo.

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The straight-line distance from New York to Kuala Lumpur is 9384.9 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 21h 40m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur?
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How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Kuala Lumpur?
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 from New York to Kuala Lumpur.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kuala Lumpur?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Kuala Lumpur trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Emirates	PriceFrom $583	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,538 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $714	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,184 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
ANA	PriceFrom $736	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,108 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $764	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,378 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $784	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,241 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $866	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,424 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $905	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,745 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $956	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,895 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $975	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 962 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,015	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 293 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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