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Cheap Flights to Malaysia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur2 stops$807
Penang
Penang1 stop$660
Langkawi
Langkawi2 stops$1,174
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu1 stop$695
Kuching
Kuching2 stops$901
Sandakan
Sandakan2 stops$1,234
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu2 stops$1,443
Tawau
Tawau2 stops$1,516
Miri
Miri2 stops$1,448
Ipoh
Ipoh1 stop$1,495
Kuala Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu2 stops$1,670
Sibu
Sibu1 stop$1,387
Kuantan
Kuantan2 stops$1,272
Alor Setar
Alor Setar2 stops$1,368
Labuan
Labuan2 stops$1,458
Bintulu
Bintulu2 stops$1,458
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur2 stops$807
Penang
Penang1 stop$660
Langkawi
Langkawi2 stops$1,174
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu1 stop$695
Kuching
Kuching2 stops$901
Sandakan
Sandakan2 stops$1,234
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu2 stops$1,443
Tawau
Tawau2 stops$1,516
Miri
Miri2 stops$1,448
Ipoh
Ipoh1 stop$1,495
Kuala Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu2 stops$1,670
Sibu
Sibu1 stop$1,387
Kuantan
Kuantan2 stops$1,272
Alor Setar
Alor Setar2 stops$1,368
Labuan
Labuan2 stops$1,458
Bintulu
Bintulu2 stops$1,458

Book Cheap Malaysia Plane Tickets

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

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 30
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 2:40 pm
LAX
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KUL
35h 10m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
3:45 pm - 9:05 am
KUL
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LAX
33h 20m
3 stops
$807China Eastern
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 1:35 pm
LAX
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KUL
23h 05m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 9:50 pm
KUL
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LAX
25h 50m
1 stop
$809Singapore Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 12:05 pm
SFO
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KUL
32h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:10 am - 10:55 am
KUL
-
SFO
17h 45m
1 stop
$961Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
9:01 am - 12:05 am
ONT
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KUL
24h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 8:16 pm
KUL
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ONT
45h 01m
2 stops
$1,018United Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 12:05 am
ONT
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KUL
23h 26m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 3:22 pm
KUL
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ONT
23h 07m
2 stops
$1,020United Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Oct 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 8:10 am
EWR
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KUL
43h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 11:30 pm
KUL
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EWR
35h 45m
1 stop
$1,046Turkish Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Oct 7
ANA Logo
11:40 am - 12:05 am
EWR
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KUL
24h 25m
1 stop
ANA Logo
7:15 am - 5:00 pm
KUL
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EWR
21h 45m
1 stop
$1,055ANA
Sun, Aug 23 - Fri, Oct 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 8:10 am
IAD
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KUL
30h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 11:35 am
KUL
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IAD
24h 10m
1 stop
$1,061Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 am - 8:55 pm
JFK
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KUL
22h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:10 am - 8:35 pm
KUL
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JFK
24h 25m
1 stop
$1,087Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 5
ANA Logo
6:05 am - 6:00 am
LGA
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KUL
35h 55m
2 stops
ANA Logo
2:15 pm - 2:18 pm
KUL
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LGA
36h 03m
2 stops
$1,091ANA
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Malaysia

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights 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 the United States to Malaysia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States 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 the United States to Malaysia is January, when tickets cost $893 (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 the United States to Malaysia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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 the United States to Malaysia, 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 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$430
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport

FAQs - booking Malaysia flights

  • Which is the best airport to access Malaysia from the USA?

    Malaysia boasts of a number of top-tier international airports. Therefore, the choice you make on the airport to use will depend on several factors.

  • First of all, where in Malaysia are you planning to visit?

    For example, if going on a hike on Mount Kinabalu is among your top priorities, then it would be best to use the Sandakan (SDK) airport. If you choose the wrong airport, you might have to connect to your desired destination through another flight, a ferry, etc.

  • How do I get from the Airport to the city center?

    Malaysia has a well-functioning transport system that not only connects the two parts of the country but also makes it easy to access different areas of each part. In the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, for example, there are quite a number of taxis to help you navigate. There are two types of taxis here, the airport taxis and the metered taxis. Airport taxis run their operations through a coupon system accessible through the respective counters. On the other hand, metered taxis will charge you according to the distance you are traveling. Additionally, you can get from airports to city centers using public transport such as buses.

  • I am traveling to Malaysia to visit the Perhentian Islands, where should I fly to?

    Located in Besut district in Terengganu, Malaysia, the islands are a top tourist attraction. If this is your destination, the closest airport to the islands is Khota Bharu. The airport is close to Kuala Besut jetty, a place where you will get a ferry to the islands. The best thing about traveling with the ferry from here is that the prices are affordable; you won’t have to break your budget.

  • Is it possible for travelers to shop before boarding a trip from Salt Lake City International Airport to Malaysia?

    Yes. Visitors arriving in Malaysia from the USA might consider flying out of SLC Airport in case they intend to shop before continuing to Malaysia. The close proximity of several upscale malls to this airport will improve your ability to shop. One of the most appealing shopping areas close to SLC Airport is The Gateway Shopping Center, which offers reasonably priced goods and services.

  • Which nearby Malaysian cities does BKI Airport serve?

    Visitors arriving in Malaysia through BKI Airport can quickly get to a number of nearby cities. Donggongon, Kota Kinabalu, Putatan, and Kinarut are a few of the nearby cities that BKI Airport serves. The centers of these cities are roughly 109 miles from BKI. To travel to these locations from BKI Airport, you can use a taxi, a rental car, or a bus.

  • Are there any nearby hotels that provide complimentary airport shuttle service to travelers arriving at BKI Airport?

    You shouldn't worry if you intend to stay at a hotel that offers a free airport shuttle after arriving at BKI Airport. Near the BKI Airport, many hotels offer complimentary airport services. Consider reserving a room in a hotel that features a free airport shuttle if you'd like to avoid the hassle of paying for taxis to get to your preferred hotel.

  • Which airport is most frequently chosen by passengers going from the USA to Malaysia?

    SLC Airport is the favored departure airport for the majority of passengers flying to Malaysia from the USA. Although other airports, such as Denver (DEN) and Las Vegas (LAS) Airports, also provide equivalent flights from the USA to Malaysia, the majority of tourists prefer departing from the SLC Airport due to its ease of access to public transportation services, which lowers their travel expenditures.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States 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 the United States to Malaysia.

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

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

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Malaysia flight deals.
  • Malaysia is a country split into two distinct parts, Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. It is important for you to first do extra research of where you are visiting since the two parts aren't connected by land.Those visiting Peninsular Malaysia can use airports such as Kuala Lumpur International Airport, while those visiting Malaysian Borneo can use Kota Kinabalu.
  • There are easy immigration processes for travelers visiting Malaysia compared to other Southeast Asian countries. You won't need a visa to travel to Malaysia for a stay of fewer than 90 days.
  • Malaysia has an array of international airports. They include Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport, and Penang International Airport. The main airport here is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, a major aviation hub in the region. It is approximately 30 miles from the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
  • More than half of the population here is Muslim, and therefore Ramadan is widely observed. Even though there is no strict observation of Muslim rules (Malaysia is not very conservative), traveling to Malaysia around this time might cost you more.
  • It is possible to find direct flights from Washington to Malaysia. However, flying to an airport such as Kota Kinabalu might require two or more stops. You can weigh your options and book a flight through KAYAK.
  • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) provides a range of handicapped-accessible amenities for passengers flying from the USA to Malaysia. Each of the parking garages at this airport's terminals has spots and amenities specifically for those with disabilities.
  • Anyone looking to unwind while waiting for a trip from the USA to Malaysia should stop by any of the Salt Lake City International Airport’s lounges. Delta Sky Club is one of the lounges that is highly appreciated by travelers traveling in economy classes from Salt Lake City International Airport to Malaysia. Distinctive class passengers can consider making a stop in the Centurion lounge.
  • Travelers who enjoy going on shopping excursions should consider flying into Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) when they visit Malaysia. This airport is close to several high-end shopping centers that frequently have discounted sales offers, which makes shopping in Malaysia simple.
  • Consider booking a hotel near BKI Airport if your flight from the US to Malaysia is scheduled to arrive late at night. The Napzone KKIA by Sovotel Hotels is one of the highly convenient lodging options for travelers from BKI Airport. You may conveniently reach this hotel within three minutes on foot.
  • Malaysia Airlines is the airline of choice for the majority of passengers traveling with their children from the USA to Malaysia. Kids may stream live versions of their favorite movies, songs, or TV shows from the USA to Malaysia with this airline's free in-flight Wi-Fi.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Malaysia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States 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.
8.3
ANAOverall score based on 1210 reviews
7.7Food
8.0Entertainment
8.2Comfort
8.5Boarding
8.7Crew
Airline reviews

The ladies are great seats should be a little bigger!

10.0 ExcellentJINJI JOO, Apr 2026
LAX - NRT
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The ladies are great seats should be a little bigger!

Couple of hours delayed, we had to re-booked our Shinkansen reservation twice. United Aiines need to improve their time!

The staff is amazing, I cannot stress that enough! The food is really good and snacks at stations to take for yourselves. Economy seating is fine, not the most comfortable, but our friends in Premium Economy said they were very comfortable! Decent entertainment options, but being built in, you have to use their cheap headsets unless you have your own plug in ones. I only have Bluetooth earbuds.

It was good. The crew was efficient, food was good

Seats were extremely cramped even for economy. Food was atrocious. Crew was fine but no follow up, additional drinks offered etc. For a 14 hour flight I expected more.

Boarding was good. Inflight service was good. Alcoholic drinks could have been served free.

Suite lounge in Honolulu is the best lounge in Honolulu. I love the huge bathrooms in ANA first Class on the A380 Honu plane. Japanese meal was outstanding and service was amazing. Everything was just excellent. Can’t wait to fly again

Their was $200 charge for 2nd luggage, airplane very new and flight smooth. Flight time seem faster then Asian stoping Korea then china.

Flight was late boarding. United crew were not friendly and cordial unlike the ANA crew.

Seat was broken. Check in was not possible until we reached the gate, by then we were separated.

Clean modern comfortable. Food could have been better, I only ate breakfast I wish they wouldn’t wake sleeping passengers who would rather sleep through dinner. No tea or coffee for breakfast

Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

I had ordered vegetarian food. What I was presented was extremely dissatisfying and not up to the mark. I pretty much did not eat entire 19 hours. For.an airline voted as best in business, it was extremely disappointing. Seats were not comfortable to sleep. Entertainment system didn’t have much choice. WiFi didn’t work for more than half the time. Cabin crew were also difficult to understand. A bit of diversity like Emirates crew would go a long way.

A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

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.

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.

Had a bad experience with crew member coming back Hong Kong to la the person next to me one of the passenger have taken video and picture of crew member the person that served meal young kid late 20' s 6 5'10 had attitude at his peak anything I asked for I don't know if it was bad day or racial I felt humiliated as people could see difference towards me I no problem with Cathy and my whole family never had one was very disappointed

Frequently flyer number should and could have been put on at the time of booking as I gave the number when booking.

Very attentive crews Flight was very smooth and safe Only little disappointment was the slight delay of departure (~30 minutes ) which rarely happen with CX flights

Not at all satisfactory. I had stomach upsets after taking food. Quality of Asian vegetarian meal was awful. Further there was no snacks/ fruits/ biscuits available as in between snacks.. only peanuts and pitzels.. except courteous staff rest of my experience was far from satisfactory

Staff was very courteous. Plane was clean and quite spacious even in the last rows. Veg food could have been better.

Later on, when there was no more bottled water, the water we received had a strong chlorine/disinfectant odor. On my flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, there was a male flight attendant who had a mean attitude throughout the whole trip, and he was very impatient during meal service “Furthermore, we purchased a Hong Kong SIM card as part of our flight package, but we received no instructions—neither by email nor SMS—on how to activate or use it. Consequently, we were unable to use the service at all. We request a full refund, as this appears to be a deceptive charge

The crew and the food were excellent. The plane was kept quite clean.

Crew were not engaging. Only engaged if requested. Food taste was mediocre

My seat had many issues. First the chair was broken where reclining was difficult. My usb plug was also broken so charging was impossible.

The flight from Hong Kong to Hyderabad didn’t have any power points to charge my mobile. Given we are no longer allowed to use power banks, giving customers the ability to charge even on short flights is critical part of the overall experience.

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Did not like that we couldn't complete check in on-line without providing pictures of our passports. Worry about identity theft. We had no delays and boarding was handled In an efficient manner.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

Excellent! I got to Munich and was transferred to my Lufthansa flight quickly, in 15 to 20 minutes, so I did not miss my flight. However, I had checked my overhead bag at the boarding gate in Tampa. That got to Tunis the next day. That is to be expected.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

WiFi didn’t exist , seats were super cramped, lights stayed on near my seat for a long time while others were dimmed, the food/trash/drink cart hit my shoulder at least a couple of times while moving, food options were down to just one option by the time it got to my row, the utensils were garbage (knife bent at a couple of places by the time I was done eating) the spoon was very flimsy plastic

Friendliest Flight Attendant I’ve seen since I flew on Southwest Airlines. The whole trip was outstanding…and arrived Early!

It was good overall except from Omaha to Denver when flight a was a repeatedly delayed apparently due to some issue at Denver. Communications could have been handled better. I had to board then deboard with luggage and board again

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