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Flight deals from New York Newark to Kuala Lumpur International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York Newark Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 21,534. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kuala Lumpur.R 8,926 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,926, select.
Kuala Lumpur.R 9,041 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,041, select.
Kuala Lumpur.R 9,274 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,274, select.
Kuala Lumpur.R 9,693 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,693, select.
Kuala Lumpur.R 10,387 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,387, select.
Kuala Lumpur.R 10,390 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,390, select.
Kuala Lumpur.R 10,390 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Feb.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,390, select.
Kuala Lumpur.R 10,474 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,474, select.
Kuala Lumpur.R 10,672 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,672, select.
Kuala Lumpur.R 10,884 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,884, select.
Kuala Lumpur.R 10,961 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,961, select.
Kuala Lumpur.R 11,919 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,919, select.
Kuala Lumpur.R 21,117 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 21,117, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Kuala Lumpur International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York Newark to Kuala Lumpur International flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from R 11,919
Jun
from R 9,693
Jul
from R 8,926
Aug
from R 9,041
Sep
from R 9,274
Oct
from R 10,672
Nov
from R 10,884
Dec
from R 10,474
Jan
from R 10,961
Feb
from R 10,390
Mar
from R 10,387
Apr
from R 10,390

New York Newark to Kuala Lumpur International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York Newark to Kuala Lumpur below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kuala Lumpur International.

Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah

18km from central Kuala Lumpur
Closest
from R 10,787
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Kuala Lumpur International

46km from central Kuala Lumpur
Cheapest
from R 8,926
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New York to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 8,926
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from New York Newark to Kuala Lumpur International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York Newark to Kuala Lumpur International is R 16,279. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York Newark to Kuala Lumpur International. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 16,279.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from New York Newark to Kuala Lumpur International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Kuala Lumpur International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York Newark Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York Newark Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kuala Lumpur International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kuala Lumpur International.

Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of New York.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EWR to KUL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EWR and KUL:

    • Hong Kong International Airport

    • Indira Gandhi International Airport

    • Changi International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is R 8,926. A return ticket is currently R 16,279. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EWR to KUL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • Finding cheap flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.

  • Landing cheap flights from EWR to KUL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

  • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

  • 73.3% of flights that leave from Newark Liberty International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Newark Liberty International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to EWR? If you're boarding an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport to the centre of Kuala Lumpur has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 4 hours 30 minutes.

When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Kuala Lumpur in February.

  • Book your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you want to explore Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EWR to KUL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.

  • Where to next? Make your way to Kampung Baru Subang. It's located about 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur and features highlights like Simflightkl.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.