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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$778
Penang
Penang2 stops$820
Langkawi
Langkawi2 stops$1,085
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu2 stops$1,264
Kuching
Kuching2 stops$1,099
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru2 stops$1,162
Miri
Miri2 stops$1,083
Alor Setar
Alor Setar2 stops$1,253
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stop$778
Penang
Penang2 stops$820
Langkawi
Langkawi2 stops$1,085
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu2 stops$1,264
Kuching
Kuching2 stops$1,099
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru2 stops$1,162
Miri
Miri2 stops$1,083
Alor Setar
Alor Setar2 stops$1,253

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

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 27
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 7:00 am
EWR
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KUL
31h 30m
1 stop
Air India Logo
8:05 am - 9:00 am
KUL
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EWR
36h 55m
1 stop
$778Air India
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Oct 12
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 7:00 am
EWR
-
KUL
31h 30m
1 stop
Air India Logo
8:05 am - 9:00 am
KUL
-
EWR
36h 55m
1 stop
$802Air India
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 11:05 am
JFK
-
PEN
26h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 11:10 am
PEN
-
JFK
25h 45m
2 stops
$820Singapore Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, May 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 8:10 am
EWR
-
KUL
43h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 10:30 pm
KUL
-
EWR
24h 40m
1 stop
$834Turkish Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 5:15 pm
EWR
-
KUL
28h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:30 pm
KUL
-
EWR
29h 00m
1 stop
$844Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, May 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 7:20 am
EWR
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KUL
42h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 10:30 pm
KUL
-
EWR
24h 40m
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
-
JFK
22h 25m
1 stop
$862Cathay Pacific
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:05 am
EWR
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PEN
41h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 5:40 pm
PEN
-
EWR
65h 45m
2 stops
$907United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
10:29 am - 6:00 am
LGA
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KUL
31h 31m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 11:27 pm
KUL
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LGA
45h 12m
2 stops
$909United 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
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JFK
25h 45m
2 stops
$952Singapore 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 $873 (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 $1,400 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 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 seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$256
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy 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 1479 reviews
7.8Food
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
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

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

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.

It was great. It was my first time with Cathay Pacific and I really recommend.

Selected ovo lacto meal because I’m ok with milk products but not any meat. It was terrible. We had the same selection back in October when we had traveled and it was pretty good at that time. It was gross this time.

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

We flew economy light. We did not want to check bags and we had free 1 bag, but just had back packs with small personal item. Try as we may could only get bags down to 17lbs each. So we put 2 lbs from one bag into other and checked it. I think if someone has a checked bag allowance and chose not to use it , it would benefit both parties to bump carry on weight up to the next level of 22lbs or 10kgs. Just a thought.

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.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Flight on time. Excellent service in Premium Economy. Great food served and cleaned up promptly. Unfortunately the climate control was malfunctioning and it was very cold and felt a bit like camping. Cold helps with sleep though so not complaining too much. Slept well. It asks to rate "entertainment". I do not like any IFE, don't shove a big screen in my face—I have my own phone if I want it. So this will always get low ratings.

Once boarding started it was pretty quick. Food was inedible; cold and salty..

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Same thing as flight from Pheonix to Newark. Uograded and Promised extra leg room and when I got to the seat it had none.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

Although our flight was delayed the overall boarding process was very smooth and the crew was accommodating.

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

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

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 .

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

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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