Travelling from Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is Minneapolis's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur taking off from here.
Touch down in Kuala Lumpur at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, making Kuala Lumpur 13 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur flights.
Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
MSP is about 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Arriving in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel close to KUL if you have a late flight from Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and chase adventure across Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Booking your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Central Kuala Lumpur is around 16 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). As soon as your flight from Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 25 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
After your flight from Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur, settle in at a hotel near SZB. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab queues. Grab a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the rates and availability from Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from SZB one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
August is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur. To avoid the crowds, head to Kuala Lumpur in February.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kuala Lumpur
Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Kuala Lumpur, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:
Petronas Twin Towers and Merdeka Square are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Kuala Lumpur must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Central Market Cultural Performances.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia just waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Another essential stop in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is roughly 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur. Plan to visit highlights including Simflightkl.
