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Cheapest round-trip
$922
Typical prices: $869-$1,759
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Wed 9/23Sun 12/13
EWR - KUL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$480
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Wed 9/16
EWR - KUL • 2 stops
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There are currently no direct flights between New York and Kuala Lumpur. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $823 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 21h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur (NYC-KUL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York 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 New York to Kuala Lumpur

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Dec 13
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7:15 am - 9:50 pmEWR  Newark-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
26h 35m2 stops Salt Lake City Incheon Intl
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11:55 pm - 12:04 pmKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-EWR Newark
25h 09m2 stops Incheon Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$922Delta
Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Nov 10
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9:30 am - 9:50 pmEWR  Newark-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
48h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Incheon Intl
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11:55 pm - 1:29 pmKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-EWR Newark
26h 34m2 stops Incheon Intl Boston Logan Intl
$928Korean Air
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8
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10:30 am - 6:00 amEWR  Newark-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
31h 30m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
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2:15 pm - 5:40 pmKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-EWR Newark
39h 25m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
$949United Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Feb 23
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9:45 am - 6:45 amEWR  Newark-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
32h 00m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
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2:15 pm - 3:15 pmKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-EWR Newark
38h 00m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
$950United Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 4
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12:50 am - 9:50 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
33h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
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11:20 pm - 4:28 pmKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 08m2 stops Incheon Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$952Korean Air
Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 24
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1:45 am - 4:50 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
26h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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2:55 am - 12:00 pmKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$957Cathay Pacific
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Dec 6
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2:55 pm - 1:30 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
22h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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5:50 pm - 12:00 pmKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$958Cathay Pacific
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 15
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1:30 pm - 6:00 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
28h 30m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
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2:15 pm - 11:00 amKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 45m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
$959ANA
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 9
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1:30 pm - 6:00 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
28h 30m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
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2:15 pm - 11:00 amKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 45m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
$959ANA
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:00 pm - 9:50 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
38h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Incheon Intl
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11:20 pm - 10:02 pmKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 42m2 stops Incheon Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$964Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Kuala Lumpur flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York 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 to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from New York usually cost between $887 and $1,358 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $922 on Delta (Sep 23-Dec 13).

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York 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 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 to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $889 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,493 and $1,461 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 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 to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$480
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Kuala Lumpur

When to book flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Kuala Lumpur based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York to Kuala Lumpur Airport flights

  • Which facilities are available at John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport to passengers awaiting their flights?

    At John F. Kennedy International, you can spend the waiting time browsing the many gift shops, bookstores and designer outlets; squeeze in an exercise session at the fitness facilities; relax in the lounges; or spend some quiet time in the chapel. At Newark Liberty International Airport, you can grab a meal or drink at the restaurants and cafeterias; take advantage of the shoeshine services; or keep your pets occupied at the Pet Relief Area. LaGuardia Airport offers an express spa in Terminal C, plus comfortable rest rooms in all the terminals.

  • Are there any accommodation options at Kuala Lumpur International?

    Sometimes flights arrive late at night or in the early morning hours, and you're too exhausted to travel into the destination city. Kuala Lumpur International provides two hotels on site. The Sama-Sama Express Hotel KLIA offers a comfortable overnight stay, while the Sama-Sama Hotel KL International Airport is a five-star establishment with a more luxurious setting.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport was $480 for a one-way ticket and $922 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from New York to Kuala Lumpur Airport.

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

    There are 3 airports in New York (Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, and New York LaGuardia.) and only 1 airport in Kuala Lumpur Airport (Kuala Lumpur Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Newark Liberty Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Hong Kong is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York to Kuala Lumpur Airport.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur are Korean Air and ANA. With an average price for the route of $962 and an overall rating of 8.4, Korean Air is the most popular choice. ANA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $905 and an overall rating of 8.3.

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

    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 to Kuala Lumpur Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur Airport from New York 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 to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    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 Airport with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

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

    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 Airport from New York 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 to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

  • Flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) launch from either John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA). There are unfortunately no direct flights from John F. Kennedy International and Newark Liberty International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International, but one stopover at airports such as Singapore Changi (SIN) and London Heathrow (LHR). Flights from LaGuardia Airport to Kuala Lumpur International via American Airlines are cheaper, but the duration is much longer – over 40h – with two stopovers in between.
  • Travelling between terminals at both John F. Kennedy International and Newark Liberty International Airport is easy. At John F. Kennedy International, board the AirTrain JFK – it's an 8min journey. At Newark Liberty International Airport, there are free shuttle buses and the AirTrain Newark. LaGuardia Airport has a complimentary shuttle service between terminals.
  • Business travellers have everything they require at John F. Kennedy International. There are computers, photocopiers and courier services available at all the terminals. At Newark Liberty International Airport, you'll find several lounges at all three terminals, with comfortable seating in a quiet setting that's ideal for catching up with emails and the latest news channels. Similarly, LaGuardia Airport also has comfortable lounges at Terminals B, C and D for your convenience.

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