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Cheap Flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur

11-17 hours with connections flight. Airlines: ANA, JAL, Korean Air +3 more. Fares from $600.

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New York to Kuala Lumpur Flight Overview

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Flight Details

  • Duration: 11-17 hours with connections
  • Direct Flights: No (connection required)
  • From: JFK, LGA, EWR
  • To: KUL
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Typical Prices

  • Economy: $600-1400 roundtrip
  • Cheapest: January, February, September
  • Priciest: March, April, December

Airlines Flying New York to Kuala Lumpur

ANAJALKorean AirCathay PacificSingapore AirlinesUnited

Common connection cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle

Consider a stopover to break up the journey and explore another city.

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Tips for Cheap New York to Kuala Lumpur Flights

1Qatar Airways via Doha and Emirates via Dubai offer premium service with competitive pricing at $900-1,100. Their modern fleets and excellent lounges make the 20-22 hour journey more comfortable.
2Book positioning flights to the West Coast, then catch ANA or Singapore Airlines to Kuala Lumpur. This routing often saves $200-300 versus East Coast departures and offers better lie-flat business class upgrade opportunities.
3Avoid Malaysian school holidays (late November, mid-March, late May, late August) when domestic demand drives up prices. January-February and September-October offer the best combination of low fares and good weather.
4Consider open-jaw routing through Singapore (90-minute flight away). Fly into Singapore, explore for a few days, then take a budget airline to KL. Total cost is often similar with more destination variety.
5Set alerts for Malaysia Airlines sales, which happen 3-4 times yearly and can drop NYC-KUL prices to $650-750. These typically launch in February, May, and September for travel 2-4 months out.

💡Savings tip: Book 6-8 weeks ahead for the best New York to Kuala Lumpur fares. Flexibility with dates can save you 20-30%.

FAQs About Flights to New York to Kuala Lumpur

Expect 20-24 hours total travel time with one connection through Middle Eastern hubs (Doha, Dubai) or Asian cities (Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo). Direct routing through Doha on Qatar is often fastest at 20-21 hours total.

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