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Find cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur from $428

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur (JFK-KUL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:00 am - 12:35 amJFK-KUL
25h 35m1 stop
5:35 pm - 9:00 amKUL-JFK
27h 25m1 stop
$761SAUDIA
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Wed, May 1 - Sat, May 18
11:00 am - 12:35 amJFK-KUL
25h 35m1 stop
5:35 pm - 9:00 amKUL-JFK
27h 25m1 stop
$768SAUDIA
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Mon, May 6 - Thu, May 23
12:20 am - 5:05 pmJFK-KUL
28h 45m1 stop
11:05 pm - 10:45 amKUL-JFK
23h 40m1 stop
$952Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 17
12:20 am - 5:05 pmJFK-KUL
28h 45m1 stop
9:55 am - 11:00 pmKUL-JFK
25h 05m1 stop
$991Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Sep 15 - Sat, Nov 2
1:40 am - 4:45 pmJFK-KUL
27h 05m1 stop
10:50 pm - 7:59 amKUL-JFK
45h 09m2 stops
$1,055Japan Airlines
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Sat, Jun 22 - Sat, Jul 13
1:40 am - 5:55 pmJFK-KUL
28h 15m1 stop
10:50 pm - 11:05 amKUL-JFK
24h 15m1 stop
$1,060Japan Airlines
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Sat, Jun 22 - Sat, Jul 6
1:20 am - 3:25 pmJFK-KUL
26h 05m1 stop
11:05 pm - 9:00 amKUL-JFK
45h 55m2 stops
$1,204Qatar Airways
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Tue, Apr 30 - Sun, May 12
8:55 pm - 7:45 pmJFK-KUL
34h 50m2 stops
8:30 pm - 12:15 pmKUL-JFK
51h 45m2 stops
$1,217Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Sep 16 - Sat, Nov 2
8:55 pm - 7:45 pmJFK-KUL
34h 50m2 stops
6:35 am - 11:10 amKUL-JFK
40h 35m2 stops
$1,233Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 24
11:20 am - 3:25 pmJFK-KUL
40h 05m1 stop
11:05 pm - 10:30 pmKUL-JFK
35h 25m2 stops
$1,234Qatar Airways
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Wed, May 1 - Sat, May 18

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of all flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Kuala Lumpur on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost $943 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,711 and $1,557 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Kuala Lumpur from New York John F Kennedy Airport were found on SAUDIA ($437) and Japan Airlines ($591), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on SAUDIA ($761) and Cathay Pacific ($870).

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June

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Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur flights

  • Can I travel with my therapy animals from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes, some airlines do allow therapy animals onboard. American Airlines allow emotional support animals on board without any additional fee so long as you have an ESA letter. Ensure your therapy animal is calm and behaves well on board and at the airports.

  • What items are prohibited from carry-on baggage on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    You are only allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, and gels in your carry-on baggage, no more than 3.4 ounces per container. Also, sharp or pointed objects, explosive and flammable materials, self-defense items, or weapons and firearms are not allowed in carry-on baggage.

  • Can I change my flight itinerary after booking my New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes, depending on your airline, you may be able to change your flight itinerary after booking for a fee. Turkish Airlines allows you to make changes to your flight itinerary after booking, but you must do so at least 1 hour before departure. However, remember that the fare difference will apply and is non-refundable.

  • What are the travel documents necessary for travel from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    A passport is required for flights from New York JFK Airport to Kuala Lumpur, valid for at least six months from your entry date into Malaysia. If you are a U.S. citizen, you can travel to Malaysia for tourist or business reasons for up to 90 days without a visa. However, if you stay longer, you will need to apply for a visa in advance.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport was $428 for a one-way ticket and $761 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    New York John F Kennedy Airport airport is called New York John F Kennedy Intl and the only airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Kuala Lumpur, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Kuala Lumpur from New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Singapore is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur, ANA or Japan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur are ANA and Japan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $948 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. Japan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,080 and an overall rating of 8.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kuala Lumpur with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and KUL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kuala Lumpur from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from JFK to Kuala Lumpur

  • Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) usually involve layovers and can range from a few hours to a full day. For example, Turkish Airlines has a long layover of around 13 hours in Istanbul (IST), while Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines have a shorter layover of around 3 hours at Abu Dhabi Intl (AUH) and New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) respectively.
  • Flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Kuala Lumpur typically arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), serving as the main hub for Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, flyGlobal, UPS Airlines, and Malindo Air. It is located approximately 27 miles south of Kuala Lumpur downtown and features several transportation options for downtown.
  • Upgrading to first class on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur is worth considering, especially for this long journey. Airlines such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways offer luxurious first-class options that include lie-flat beds, gourmet dining, and exceptional service.
  • Several airlines offer eco-friendly flights for this route, including Air Canada, Malaysia Airlines, and ANA. These airlines are committed to reducing their carbon footprint and incorporating sustainable practices into their operations. To contribute to a cleaner future for the aviation industry, consider booking with these airlines.
  • If you have reduced mobility, you can request special assistance. Air Canada, ANA Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Malaysia Airlines offer assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including the use of wheelchairs, priority boarding, and assistance through security.
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Top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Kuala Lumpur. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1481 reviews
7.9entertainment
8.4boarding
8.7crew
8.2comfort
7.9food
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I like the braised beef., miso soup,, and green tea. Very little choices of hollywood movies. The PA announcement in English was not very clear and very soft. I could hardly hear.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Apr 2024SFO - NRT
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I like the braised beef., miso soup,, and green tea. Very little choices of hollywood movies. The PA announcement in English was not very clear and very soft. I could hardly hear.

More updated movies & Chinese movies. The food sometimes overcooked. Prefer to have more neat snacks in between than just choose from the menu. Please change the menu every now and then. This is my second time flying within one year and the menu didn’t change at all!

Food is lagging. Very poor choice. Like vending machine fast food.

Please change the menu more often. The beef is not tender, more choice in ice cream flavor. Dessert is not good too.

Great crew, Japanese domestic flight is just a drink service but crew are very attentive

Again I paid for an upgrade on my credit card didn’t get it need a refund. . American I not good at gettin in contact for refunds.

I didn’t like the check in process I had to check in at the counter took too much time . Didn’t give the upgrade my seat .

l enjoyed the variety of good and drink choices. The flight attendants were very quick and efficient to our needs.

Truly impressive service in the air. After the main meal, they have a delicious a la carte menu that you can order anytime until 1.5 hrs prior to landing. Flight crew were so pleasant and very efficient. Wish I could fly JAL more often!

Attentive crew, great service with regular rounds of drinks and trash collecting. Only complaint is the food, which was mediocre.

Excellent meal served with real utensils, cardboard served hot meals instead of plastic utensils and plastic covers. Quick service, friendly and accommodating stewards.

I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

They made me check my carry on even though there was room We un boarded in a strange way but overall it was good

In general good, but the machine seems to be long in operation and some functions were restricted as e. g. Adjusting of seats.

Every thing was fine. Some ild classical Hindi movies should be add

People were so nice! Economy seats were small and cramped feeling for me. I’m slender and 6 feet tall

The singapore airline now compared before covid, I like the service before covid. SQ was the best of all airlines but now I am going to look for different airline if I am travelling in asia.

A pc of cake or biscuit at least. The airport was like a maze need to take another bus to the main terminal to immigration.

They close their counter so early. I had internet issues so I couldn’t check In online . I would have made the flight but their counter was closed 5 minutes before we arrived. No way of contacting them even though I had the confirmation number and tried to check in the night before on someone else’s phone. I tried calling their customer service with no pick up. Horrible experience, I’m very unhappy with them. I hope to never fly with them ever again. It costed me almost $900.

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

Emirates is usually on time, but not this trip. Also, during the flight the attendants disappear unless called upon. Very strange. I have watched the quality of Emirates service diminish over the last five years.

Food was not great. Crew members were created hassle with attitude at the gates and wasted my valuable time. I have been traveling in Emirates airlines many times. Over all not happy flying in Emirates airlines this time. Seats are very small and not comfortable. Seats looks like very very old and congested. It would be nice if they fix these kind of issues. I hope my next trip will be hassle free and comfortable journey in Emirates airlines. Thank you.

CREW manager was rude and nasty Crew was not friendly either and had discriminatory attitude.

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Excellent will be flying again in May with Qatar. to Botswana.

Ultimate customer care humble and excellent service oriented crew , perfect timing maintained by the crew . My profound appreciation.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

The 787 economy was a disaster for long haul. The space was too little compared to 777 or 747. Also the extremely low tray table behind the seat made any dining effort a nightmare. However, the movies were up to date, and the food taste was good, despite of terrible serving process caused by small space.

A little bit more comfort. It’s tight space around the seats. But all else is great and a smooth flight!

0ur assigned seats were given to other individuals when we boarded the plane. We were given new boarding passes with new seats all the way at the back of the plane. The reason given to us was that there were issues with the seats. We found out that there were no issues, and someone else's were seated on those.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Kuala Lumpur found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/6Mon
2 stops
31h 45mJFK-KUL
$428
5/6Mon
2 stops
31h 45mJFK-KUL
$431
5/5Sun
1 stopJapan Airlines
28h 15mJFK-KUL
$591
9/23Mon
2 stopsJapan Airlines
26h 15mJFK-KUL
$619
4/26Fri
2 stopsQatar Airways
30h 05mJFK-KUL
$672
8/14Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
42h 50mJFK-KUL
$723
4/26Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 35mJFK-KUL
$765
5/5Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
28h 45mJFK-KUL
$880
5/5Sun
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
34h 50mJFK-KUL
$919
9/24Tue
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
36h 30mJFK-KUL
$1,069

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Last minute flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/24Wed
multi-stopSAUDIA
30h 00mJFK-KUL
5/14Tue
multi-stopSAUDIA
27h 25mKUL-JFK
$750
4/24Wed
multi-stopSAUDIA
30h 00mJFK-KUL
5/14Tue
multi-stopSAUDIA
27h 25mKUL-JFK
$774
4/20Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
30h 20mJFK-KUL
4/24Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
31h 30mKUL-JFK
$996
4/21Sun
multi-stopANA
28h 10mJFK-KUL
4/30Tue
multi-stopANA
32h 55mKUL-JFK
$1,019
4/21Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
22h 15mJFK-KUL
5/6Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
31h 30mKUL-JFK
$1,052
4/23Tue
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
26h 05mJFK-KUL
5/13Mon
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
24h 25mKUL-JFK
$1,089
4/20Sat
multi-stopANA
40h 00mJFK-KUL
4/30Tue
multi-stopANA
32h 55mKUL-JFK
$1,199
4/21Sun
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
21h 35mJFK-KUL
5/10Fri
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
24h 55mKUL-JFK
$1,247
4/23Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 05mJFK-KUL
5/14Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
32h 10mKUL-JFK
$1,284
4/21Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
21h 35mJFK-KUL
5/8Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 55mKUL-JFK
$1,307

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New York John F Kennedy Airport - Kuala Lumpur Flights

Departure:

New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)United States

Destination:

Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Malaysia

Return flight deals:

Kuala Lumpur - New York John F Kennedy Airport

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