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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manila to Kuala Lumpur:

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 04:04
• Latest: departs at 23:05 and lands at 03:04.

The flight takes about 3h 59m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manila to Kuala Lumpur:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Manila to Kuala Lumpur takes 3h 59m, covering 3,967 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Manila to Kuala Lumpur range from RM 629 to RM 1,012, with an average of RM 778 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 629 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the RM 778 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at RM 770 return and stopover options via Kota Kinabalu (BKI) at RM 773.

Philippine Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Malaysia Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Manila to Kuala Lumpur flights are:

• Philippine Airlines: 90% on time
• Malaysia Airlines: 87% on time
• Philippines AirAsia: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 100–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Manila to Kuala Lumpur flights, with 33% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 23%, Afternoon flights for 22%, and Evening flights for 22%.

Since Kuala Lumpur is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB) – daily rates from around RM 84:

• Suria Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Agtran
• Thrifty

Near Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) – daily rates from around RM 46:

• Paradise
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• Europcar
• SEIYON Rent a Car
• R&R Rent A Car

Flights from Manila to Kuala Lumpur usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and may arrive at several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Manila to Kuala Lumpur route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 13m.

One-stop flights from Manila to Kuala Lumpur most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Manila to Kuala Lumpur. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 747 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at RM 808, a difference of RM 61.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Manila and Kuala Lumpur. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Malaysia Airlines
• AirAsia
• Philippine Airlines
• Cebu Pacific

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h, compared to 9h 56m via Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) and 10h 47m via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur are KLCC Park, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and Berjaya Times Square. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Manila to Kuala Lumpur flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Cebu Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.