Cheap flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur
One-way fares from $242, found recently by travellers. Plus what 5 days in Kuala Lumpur costs once you land.
Cheapest dates we found
- 30 Mar2027JFK → KULKorean Air · 1 stop · 22h$242one way
- 4 Jan2027EWR → KULUnited · 2 stops · 23h 36m$403one way
- 13 Oct2026JFK → KULEtihad · 1 stop · 20h 20m$411one way
- 17 Mar2027JFK → KULEtihad · 1 stop · 20h$415one way
- 20 Oct2026JFK → KULEtihad · 1 stop · 20h$416one way
- 14 Jan2027JFK → KULKorean Air · 1 stop · 22h 30m$431one way
- 7 Jan2027EWR → KULUnited · 1 stop · 22h 20m$442one way
- 10 Jan2027EWR → KULUnited · 2 stops · 24h 20m$451one way
One-way economy prices travellers found on Aviasales in the last few days. They change often, so open a fare to see today's price.
Lowest fare by month
Lowest one-way fare seen for each month. Months with no price had no recent searches.
Airlines on this route
Recent cheap fares were with Korean Air, United, Etihad, Philippine Airlines, American Airlines. Low-cost airlines often charge extra for checked bags and seats, so compare the full price.
When to go to Kuala Lumpur
May to July and December to February are a little drier, but KL is warm all year with short afternoon showers.
Money-saving tips for Kuala Lumpur
- The free GOKL city buses cover the centre, and the LRT and MRT are cheap and air-conditioned.
- Eat at hawker centres and mamak restaurants: nasi lemak and roti canai cost very little.
- Use Grab instead of street taxis for fair, metered prices.
Questions
How much is a flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently was $242 with Korean Air on 30 Mar 2027. Most of the fares we saw were between $242 and $451 one way. Prices change daily, so open the fare to see today's price.
How long is the flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur?
The quickest flight in our recent results took 20h with 1 stop.
Are there direct flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur?
The cheapest fares we found all had at least one stop. Non-stop flights may exist at higher prices, so check the flight search.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Kuala Lumpur?
In our recent results, March had the lowest fare ($242 one way). This is based on prices other travellers found, not a forecast.
How much money do I need for 5 days in Kuala Lumpur?
About $165 for one backpacker, or $810 for two people travelling mid-range (hotel, food, transport and sights, flights not included). Add about $484 per person for a return flight from New York.
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Fares are recent prices found by travellers, cached for a few hours. Trip costs are planning estimates checked 2026-10-11. Always confirm the final price when you book. Some links are affiliate links; they never change your price.