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September 1 - September 15

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

JFK - Kuala Lumpur

$872

$934

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September 1 - September 16

Earliest

JFK - Kuala Lumpur

$867

$938

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September 7 - September 15

Best

JFK - Kuala Lumpur

$895

$939

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September 7 - September 22

Best

JFK - Kuala Lumpur

$881

$944

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September 2 - September 22

JFK - Kuala Lumpur

$864

$944

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September 22 - September 29

Best

JFK - Kuala Lumpur

$934

$944

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September 7 - October 5

JFK - Kuala Lumpur

$878

$953

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September 9 - September 29

JFK - Kuala Lumpur

$880

$953

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September 10 - September 29

JFK - Kuala Lumpur

$881

$953

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September 23 - October 4

JFK - Kuala Lumpur

$911

$953

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Insights for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur

Most itineraries for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur connect at least once, with a typical journey involving 2 stopovers when not flying direct. There are no direct flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur among recent fares, indicating that travelers should plan for connecting itineraries. This route is a long-haul journey, covering a significant distance of 15,169 kilometers.

When considering cheap flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur, fares typically range from $801–$2333, with a median of $1644. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional deals may require careful timing. New deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Kuala Lumpur is typically in March, with a median fare of $655. February also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $682. Travelers can also find competitive prices in October, where the median fare is $704.

How much is a round trip from New York to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: $774 - $1,529

Prices for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur is between $774 and $1529. The current lowest deal is $934 with Korean Air, for travel from Sep 1-Sep 15.

now $934

Low $774

High $1,529

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to KUL is March, with a median price of $655. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2847. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $655

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,847

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Direct flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur

Korean Air

Cathay Pacific

All Nippon Airways

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from New York to Kuala Lumpur

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Kuala Lumpur

New York (EWR) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

All Nippon Airways

$1,295

$1,347

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Kuala Lumpur

New York (JFK) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

All Nippon Airways

$1,078

$1,180

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Kuala Lumpur

New York (EWR) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

United Airlines

$1,308

$1,164

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Kuala Lumpur

New York (LGA) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

All Nippon Airways

$1,439

$1,475

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Kuala Lumpur

New York (EWR) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

All Nippon Airways

$1,001

$1,176

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Kuala Lumpur

New York (EWR) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

All Nippon Airways

$988

$1,138

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur

4 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 25

$1,308 → $1,164

11%

14 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 21

$1,203 → $1,069

11%

12 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 13

$1,165 → $1,046

10%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$1,160 → $1,072

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Kuala Lumpur

New York - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Kuala Lumpur, with a median price of $655.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 47h 25m

The median flight duration from New York to Kuala Lumpur is 47 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Korean Air offers deals on this route

Korean Air has offered 29 deals for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur recently.

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Deals appear regularly

Historically, deals for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur appear regularly, 0.27 deals per day.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers the cheapest flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$927

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is an option for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$967

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is an alternative for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~85 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1372

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is an option for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$992

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$934

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport offers an alternative arrival option for flights to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1261

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Cheapest

Consider Singapore Changi as a major international hub with extensive global connections, accessible from Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~290 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by bus or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$784

Penang International (PEN)

Penang International is a major regional hub in northern Malaysia, offering domestic and Asian routes without border crossing.

📍 ~290 km from Kuala Lumpur (approximately 4 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$1060

Senai International (JHB)

Senai International serves as the primary airport for southern Malaysia, offering domestic and some regional flights.

📍 ~280 km from Kuala Lumpur

💸 Flights from ~$1305

Sultan Azlan Shah (IPH)

Sultan Azlan Shah is geographically closer than Penang for northern travel and convenient for domestic connections.

📍 ~170 km from Kuala Lumpur

💸 Flights from ~$1324

Malacca International (MKZ)

Malacca International is the closest geographic candidate to Kuala Lumpur, though with very limited flight options.

📍 ~120 km from Kuala Lumpur

💸 Flights from ~$1410

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$1,992

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

To find cheaper flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices from various airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's wise to monitor fares if your travel dates are flexible. Prices can fluctuate, so checking regularly is often beneficial.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal more affordable flight options or different schedules. While it may add to your ground transportation, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and travel time when considering alternative airports.

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