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Cheapest time to fly from New York City to Kuala Lumpur

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration40 hoursFlights between New York City and Kuala Lumpur take, on average, 40 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£312Cheapest price for a flight between New York City and Kuala Lumpur found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsJohn F. Kennedy International AirportFor flights from New York City to Kuala Lumpur

Destination airportsKuala Lumpur International AirportWhen travelling from New York City to Kuala Lumpur

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from New York City to Kuala Lumpur

One-way average Price£1349The average price for a flight New York City - Kuala Lumpur at Opodo is £1349, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookOctoberAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur when departing from New York City

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Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 9,390 mi

New York City airports

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 14 mi

Kuala Lumpur airports

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)How far from city centre: 28 mi

Book your New York City to Kuala Lumpur flight

Search direct and connecting flights from New York City to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £312, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from New York City to Kuala Lumpur takes roughly 19 h and 45 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the New York City–Kuala Lumpur route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Arrival airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

The weather in Kuala Lumpur

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Kuala Lumpur, temperatures average around 33ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 33ºC
Lows: down to 23ºC
Hottest month: March
Coldest month: January
Driest month: June
Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from New York City to Kuala Lumpur

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from New York City to Kuala Lumpur:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Kuala Lumpur. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Kuala Lumpur

On average, how much is the price of a flight from New York City to Kuala Lumpur?

When you fly from New York City to Kuala Lumpur the average price is £1349. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from New York City to Kuala Lumpur at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to Kuala Lumpur is 312 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from New York City to Kuala Lumpur?

The most popular months to book a flight from New York City to Kuala Lumpur are September, January and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from New York City to Kuala Lumpur?

The best time of the year to go to Kuala Lumpur when flying from New York City depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Kuala Lumpur from New York City in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, February and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route New York City - Kuala Lumpur.

How long does the flight take to go from New York City to Kuala Lumpur?

The total flight time between New York City and Kuala Lumpur is of around 40 hours on average, considering an average distance of 9,389.69 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between New York City and Kuala Lumpur?

The main airport route flying between New York City and Kuala Lumpur is: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport(KUL). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from New York City to Kuala Lumpur?

Etihad Airways

Air India
Qatar Airways

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