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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur

Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Sep 7
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 7:50 pmJFK-KUL
40h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:40 pm - 4:05 pmKUL-JFK
30h 25m1 stop
$859Etihad Airways
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 16
Etihad Airways Logo
10:40 pm - 7:50 pmJFK-KUL
33h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:40 pm - 4:05 pmKUL-JFK
30h 25m1 stop
$869Etihad Airways
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:55 am - 4:40 pmJFK-KUL
26h 45m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:10 pm - 6:00 amKUL-JFK
28h 50m1 stop
$919Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Oct 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 5:05 pmJFK-KUL
28h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 10:40 pmKUL-JFK
23h 50m1 stop
$945Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 9
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 10:20 amJFK-KUL
25h 05m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 11:15 amKUL-JFK
26h 30m2 stops
$953Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:55 am - 12:05 pmJFK-KUL
22h 10m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:10 am - 6:00 amKUL-JFK
33h 50m1 stop
$957Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Nov 19
ANA Logo
2:00 am - 6:00 amJFK-KUL
40h 00m1 stop
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2:15 pm - 10:30 amKUL-JFK
33h 15m1 stop
$964ANA
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Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Nov 19
ANA Logo
2:00 am - 6:00 amJFK-KUL
40h 00m1 stop
ANA Logo
2:15 pm - 10:30 amKUL-JFK
33h 15m1 stop
$965ANA
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Tue, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 5:05 pmJFK-KUL
28h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 10:55 amKUL-JFK
36h 05m1 stop
$968Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Thu, Oct 16
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 9:30 amJFK-KUL
24h 35m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 11:10 amKUL-JFK
28h 30m2 stops
$978Singapore Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

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 round-trip 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, Saturday 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 Tuesday and avoiding Fridays 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 round-trip 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 September, where tickets cost $950 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,664 and $1,492 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 weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$430
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.
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 $430 for a one-way ticket and $859 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Kuala Lumpur, with Star Alliance 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 Singapore Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur are ANA and Singapore Airlines. With an average price for the route of $911 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. Singapore Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,419 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

  • 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.

Reviews of the 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.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1338 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.7Food
8.0Entertainment
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Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025SFO - SIN
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Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

The only problem I had was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arriving at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

They ran out of food and were offering random food to passengers.

Short staffs, I ask stewardess to bring me cognac twice during dinner but they didn't bring it!

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

Overall, it was ok. However, the food was very sub-par.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

flight delayed 45 mins - missed connection - 1 hr layover became 8 hr layover waiting for next flight -

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

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