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How to get from New York to Kuala Lumpur

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Tashkent: about 22h 30m including the connection. Other options: via Riyadh, Doha, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $1,055.

Flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur

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Prices by day: New York to Kuala Lumpur

Lowest one-way price in dollars from recent searches, cheap days in green. Press a day to see flights and exact prices.

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Best fares from New York to Kuala Lumpur

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $454 14 January 2027, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $459 15 November, Sun Cheapest weekend departure $497 Sat, 14 November 2026
Cheapest day of the week Monday $580 on average over the next 120 days
Cheapest month January 2027 tickets from $454

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Tashkent
22h 30m
two tickets, via Doha
$1,055
connection options
5
straight-line distance
9,395 mi (15,119 km)
fastest
Via Tashkent
Uzbekistan
22h 30m
with the connection
New York to Tashkent flight 12h
Connection of about 3h
Tashkent to Kuala Lumpur flight 7h 30m
Via Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
22h 35m
with the connection
New York to Riyadh flight 12h
Connection of about 3h
Riyadh to Kuala Lumpur flight 7h 35m
Via Doha
Qatar
22h 38m
with the connection
New York to Doha flight 12h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Kuala Lumpur flight 7h 28m
two ticketsfrom $1,055
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
22h 45m
with the connection
New York to Amsterdam flight 7h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 20m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
22h 50m
with the connection
New York to Frankfurt flight 7h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 10m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Kuala Lumpur

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, June and October, +31° to +32° by day. In November it is +31° by day and +24° at night, with 28 rainy days.

Jan
+30° +23° 24 days
Feb
+32° +24° 20 days
Mar
+32° +24° 26 days
Apr
+32° +24° 28 days
May
+32° +25° 25 days
Jun
+32° +24° 22 days
Jul
+32° +24° 17 days
Aug
+31° +24° 27 days
Sep
+31° +24° 24 days
Oct
+31° +24° 22 days
Nov
+31° +24° 28 days
Dec
+30° +24° 27 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Tashkent.
What is the fastest way to fly from New York to Kuala Lumpur?
Via Tashkent: 12h to the connection, 7h 30m after it, about 22h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Doha from $1,055. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between New York and Kuala Lumpur?
Tashkent (22h 30m total), Riyadh (22h 35m total), Doha (22h 38m total), Amsterdam (22h 45m total) and Frankfurt (22h 50m total).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from New York?
9,395 mi (15,119 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.