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Cheap Flights from New York to Malaysia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stop$821
Penang
Penang2 stops$842
Langkawi
Langkawi2 stops$1,361
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu2 stops$1,153
Kuching
Kuching2 stops$1,297
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru2 stops$1,327
Alor Setar
Alor Setar2 stops$1,367
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stop$821
Penang
Penang2 stops$842
Langkawi
Langkawi2 stops$1,361
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu2 stops$1,153
Kuching
Kuching2 stops$1,297
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru2 stops$1,327
Alor Setar
Alor Setar2 stops$1,367

Book Cheap New York 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 New York 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Malaysia

Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, May 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:55 am - 8:55 pm
JFK
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KUL
31h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 am - 1:10 pm
KUL
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JFK
22h 25m
1 stop
$821Cathay Pacific
Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 16
United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 10:15 am
EWR
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KUL
36h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 8:04 pm
KUL
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EWR
37h 24m
2 stops
$828United Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 9
Air India Logo
3:45 pm - 10:20 am
EWR
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KUL
30h 35m
2 stops
Air India Logo
4:35 pm - 7:50 am
KUL
-
EWR
27h 15m
2 stops
$843Air India
Sat, Apr 25 - Fri, May 15
ANA Logo
1:30 pm - 6:00 am
JFK
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KUL
28h 30m
1 stop
ANA Logo
2:15 pm - 11:00 am
KUL
-
JFK
32h 45m
1 stop
$868ANA
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, May 5
Air India Logo
11:55 am - 7:00 am
JFK
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KUL
31h 05m
1 stop
Air India Logo
8:05 am - 9:40 am
KUL
-
JFK
37h 35m
1 stop
$881Air India
Sun, May 3 - Wed, Nov 11
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 11:05 am
JFK
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PEN
26h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 11:15 am
PEN
-
JFK
30h 50m
2 stops
$903Singapore Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Thu, Mar 26
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 4:50 pm
JFK
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PEN
31h 35m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 12:15 pm
PEN
-
JFK
30h 50m
2 stops
$995Singapore Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
ANA Logo
1:15 pm - 6:45 am
LGA
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KUL
28h 30m
2 stops
ANA Logo
2:15 pm - 1:26 pm
KUL
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LGA
35h 11m
2 stops
$1,049ANA
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 3:35 pm
EWR
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KCH
51h 10m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 10:30 pm
KCH
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EWR
42h 10m
2 stops
$1,297Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Thu, Jul 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 9:20 pm
EWR
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KCH
32h 55m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
KCH
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EWR
40h 30m
2 stops
$2,265Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Malaysia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York 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 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 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 to Malaysia is January, when tickets cost $885 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,526 and $1,366 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 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 to Malaysia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$380
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Kuala Lumpur

FAQs - booking Malaysia flights

  • What type of travel documentation do I need to have with me before my flight to Malaysia?

    If you are making a trip to Malaysia as a tourist, you will not need a visa so long as you do not plan on staying in the country for more than 90 days. You will need a valid passport, and your passport needs to be valid for at least 180 days beyond the date you arrive in Malaysia.

  • If I plan on renting a car in Malaysia, what are the child car seat laws I need to know about before I start driving?

    For any child up to 18 months of age, a rear-facing child seat is a requirement. Children up to four years old can travel in a forward-facing car seat, and then children up to seven years of age can travel in a booster seat. Children between the ages of seven and 12 can ride on top of a booster cushion.

  • When I arrive on my flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, will I find any good public transportation options to get me into downtown Kuala Lumpur?

    A very convenient choice for public transportation from the airport to the downtown area is aboard the KLIA Express train, which can make the trip from the airport to the center of Kuala Lumpur in around 35min.

  • If I want to travel to the very popular destination called George Town in Malaysia, what is the best airport for me to utilize?

    The best airport to use for this trip is the Penang International Airport (PEN). Singapore Airlines offers a one-stop flight from Newark International Airport to this airport, and Malaysia Airlines offers two-stop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York 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 to Malaysia.

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

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

  • One of the most popular destinations in Malaysia for those traveling from the New York area is to fly to the city of Kuala Lumpur. On this route, the one-stop offerings from Singapore Airlines traveling to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) with a layover at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and departing from Newark International Airport (EWR) are a very popular option.
  • For those looking for a cheaper way to travel to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, consider the one-stop flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) aboard a combination of Korean Air and Malaysia Airlines that offer a substantial discount on the one-stop offerings.
  • For travelers looking for a quiet and convenient place to wait for their flights to Malaysia from John F. Kennedy International Airport, you will be happy to learn that Lufthansa, Air France, Korean Air, and Delta Airlines all offer airline lounges at this airport.
  • If you plan on driving yourself to Newark International Airport before your flight to Malaysia and you plan on spending a fair amount of time in that country, a good choice for parking at this airport would be their economy parking lot P6. This lot offers a substantial discount on parking rates compared to lots at the airport, plus there is frequent shuttle bus service to all the terminal buildings from this lot.
  • If you are looking for a great way to get refreshed after a long flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the airport offers showers on the fourth floor of the airport adjacent to the dining area plus you will also find showers on level two of the satellite building.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Malaysia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York 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 1443 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
7.8Food
8.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

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.

8.0 Excellentpuravi, Dec 2025
EWR - SIN
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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

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.

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.

Given the Business class airfare, the food variety and quality both were substandard. The crew was not interested to serve other choices and work hard to provide alternatives. Very disappointing food service.

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

one hour transit not good. cathay pacific is not helpful at all

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Aircraft was noisy, old and never dimmed the lights on a night flight even on business class! I flew 17 times on United and probably another 40 on other airlines United USA /Europe flights were the worst to include luggage delayed once going to europe and once coming back

Check how old the airframe is, some older ones have inoperable seat back entertainment or power.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

Flight and crew were great. United didn't inform crew of immigration process which was disappointing!

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Friendly and professional flight crew. Aside from departure delay after boarding, easy flight and smooth landing.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Food was poorly timed and not good.. Hand held snacks, really. I kept asking for water and never got any. Service was rushed for a 7-hour flight.

Boarding was organized. Old plane. Seat fairly comfortable. Business Class much too large so you don’t receive as much attention as you should considering what you pay for the seat.

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

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!

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

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.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

They oversold the tickets by one which was my ticket so I didn’t have a ticket till last second

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

Awful seating. Bad food. Staff only have one bottle of water and no cans.

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

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