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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Malaysia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Penang
Penang2 stops$820
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu2 stops$1,264
Penang
Penang2 stops$820
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu2 stops$1,264

Book Cheap John F Kennedy Intl to Malaysia Plane Tickets

 
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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 11:05 am
JFK
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PEN
26h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 11:10 am
PEN
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JFK
25h 45m
2 stops
$820Singapore Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 7:20 am
JFK
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KUL
23h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 5:55 pm
KUL
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JFK
24h 25m
1 stop
$858Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, May 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:55 am - 1:30 am
JFK
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KUL
35h 35m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 am - 1:10 pm
KUL
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JFK
22h 25m
1 stop
$862Cathay Pacific
Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 8:10 am
JFK
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KUL
24h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 5:55 pm
KUL
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JFK
44h 05m
1 stop
$868Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Sun, May 31
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 9:25 am
JFK
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PEN
24h 30m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 11:10 am
PEN
-
JFK
25h 45m
2 stops
$952Singapore Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 11:05 am
JFK
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LGK
31h 20m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
4:55 pm - 8:35 am
LGK
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JFK
27h 40m
2 stops
$1,085Etihad Airways
Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 1:55 pm
JFK
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LGK
34h 10m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
11:55 am - 4:00 pm
LGK
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JFK
40h 05m
2 stops
$1,125Etihad Airways
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 10:30 am
JFK
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JHB
45h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
6:35 am - 10:30 pm
JHB
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JFK
27h 55m
2 stops
$1,213Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 2:05 pm
JFK
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AOR
28h 05m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:55 pm - 10:30 pm
AOR
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JFK
37h 35m
2 stops
$1,253Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 am - 12:30 am
JFK
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BKI
26h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:15 am - 8:35 pm
BKI
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JFK
31h 20m
1 stop
$1,533Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Malaysia flights

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

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

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 Malaysia, 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 Malaysia is January, when tickets cost $895 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,653 and $1,496 respectively.

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

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 Malaysia, 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 Malaysia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$256
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur

FAQs - booking Malaysia flights

  • Should I obtain a visa before I fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Malaysia?

    If you are going to be traveling to Malaysia on vacation and you do not plan on spending more than 90 days in the country, there is no need to get a visa before your trip. This is also applicable to those who are traveling on business. It is important to remember that you travel with a valid passport and make sure that the passport remains valid for at least 180 days beyond your date of arrival in Malaysia.

  • What is the easiest way to get from John F. Kennedy International Airport John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)?

    One of the quickest ways to make this trip is to travel on a one-stop flight that utilizes both Singapore Airlines and Scoot Airlines, and has a layover at Singapore Changi International Airport. You could also use AirAsia for the second leg of this trip if you so desire.

  • Which airlines on this route offer specialized meals for those with a limited diet?

    Etihad Airways offers a variety of specialized meals for passengers with special dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low-fat, and low-salt options. They also have special meals for passengers with religious or medical dietary restrictions, such as Halal, Kosher, and diabetic meals. Passengers can request their special meal at the time of booking or at least 24 h before their flight departure time. Etihad Airways strives to offer a comfortable and enjoyable flying experience for all its passengers.

  • What is a good airline choice on this route for environmentally conscious travelers?

    Emirates is committed to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. The airline has implemented a number of initiatives to achieve this, such as investing in fuel-efficient aircraft, implementing a comprehensive recycling program, and reducing single-use plastics on board its flights. Emirates also works with local communities to support conservation efforts and reduce its carbon footprint. Additionally, the airline has set a goal to become carbon neutral by 2050, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable air travel.

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

    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 Malaysia.

  • 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 Malaysia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Malaysia 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 Malaysia?

    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 from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Malaysia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • 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 Malaysia?

    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 from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Malaysia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Malaysia

  • A popular destination airport in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). From John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), one of the quickest trips between these two airports is the one-stop flight of Singapore Airlines, which has a layover at Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN).
  • When you are looking for the best way to get from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), the one-stop flight that utilizes Cathay Pacific and Air Asia and has a layover at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is a very quick option.
  • If you have an early morning flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport, you might consider staying the night at the TWA Hotel, which has direct access to Terminal 5 using the airport's AirTrain system.
  • Passengers looking for the best route to Penang International Airport (PEN) from John F. Kennedy International Airport should consider the one-stop route by airlines such as Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.
  • Travelers flying with Etihad from John F. Kennedy International Airport will find a comfortable place to wait for their flight to Malaysia in this airline's lounge location inside Terminal 4.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Malaysia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Malaysia? 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1480 reviews
8.1Entertainment
7.8Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
Airline reviews

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

4.0 OkayOscar, Mar 2026
LAX - NRT
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They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

Food was served to different people at different times and it wasn't clear why. The crew apologized for the wait. But it felt odd and inconsistent. They could use charging ports on each of the seats. Mine didn't have any. Also, they could've offered more snacks. It was a 12+ hour flight and no snacks were ever offered. Everything else was OK.

Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

The flight arrived on time. 2×2 seating meant no one needed to sit in the middle. This was a connectibf flight from Singapore and required going to 3 counters in different levels to check a golf bag

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

the crew was rude - there were no smiles when serving. they always had the look of why did you call me?

when i ask for help all the crew members had a look like why are you calling me? very terse and rude.

Good service and food. However, we paid over $400 for aisle seats for my disabled husband and me, and we were given window and middle seats. This was dangerous for our health condition on such a long flight. We needed to stand up and walk around frequently, but we were stuck in our seats. Please give us a refund of our seat payment since you chose not to honor our request.

Poor links to cathay meaning it's not possible to check in online or reserve seats. Incorrect information provided by cathay regarding check in and transfer at HKG. Delay in flight required is to be escorted / run to make the connecting flight and no opportunity to use the business lounge. Luggage did not make the connection so we arrived in Manchester with no luggage

Very bad Instead 22 hour it take me more that 35 hour to arrive from Los Angeles to Phuket and they changed my flight in Hong Kong to Shanghai china and in order to get my bag I was forced to vet china visa entrry

There could have been more options on the entertainment section Nothing was available for non English speaking passengers

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Vegetarian options should be included with every meal. Even just simple steamed vegetables and whole grains would capture a wide audience.

The bed was alright in business class. Food variety and quality were not up to the mark compared to the business class airfare.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

Business Class pods are horrible. If you're petite, you might be able to sleep on the uncomfortable seat and bed. Crew and food are fantastic.

I have travelled many times on Turkish, but they always board at least 30-40 minutes past the stated time. If informed properly, passengers can choose to spend more time in the .lounge instead of standing around by the gate waiting to board. The new lounge at DFW was a big disappointment. The aircraft itself was a shock. In the past I have flown this sector with regular business class seating configuration of 1-2-1, The 2-3-2 seating is very disappointing after paying such high prices for tickets. The DFW to Istanbul segment was slightly better, but the Istanbul to Delhi segment was no better than premium economy. I will try to travel more on airlines which give business class passengers more value for their money.

Good overall. Seat spacing a bit tight between IST and ISB.

Excellent staff despite some trying passenger situations. Very impressed with their good attitudes and kindness.

Crew were unfriendly, touch screen for movies didn't work very well, seats were tight and uncomfortable

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

Typically good service onboard but baggage delay in airport was significant

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