Question 1

What type of travel documentation do I need to have with me before my flight to Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

If you are making a trip to Malaysia as a tourist, you will not need a visa so long as you do not plan on staying in the country for more than 90 days. You will need a valid passport, and your passport needs to be valid for at least 180 days beyond the date you arrive in Malaysia.

Question 2

If I plan on renting a car in Malaysia, what are the child car seat laws I need to know about before I start driving?

Accepted Answer

For any child up to 18 months of age, a rear-facing child seat is a requirement. Children up to four years old can travel in a forward-facing car seat, and then children up to seven years of age can travel in a booster seat. Children between the ages of seven and 12 can ride on top of a booster cushion.

Question 3

When I arrive on my flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, will I find any good public transportation options to get me into downtown Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

A very convenient choice for public transportation from the airport to the downtown area is aboard the KLIA Express train, which can make the trip from the airport to the center of Kuala Lumpur in around 35min.

Question 4

If I want to travel to the very popular destination called George Town in Malaysia, what is the best airport for me to utilize?

Accepted Answer

The best airport to use for this trip is the Penang International Airport (PEN). Singapore Airlines offers a one-stop flight from Newark International Airport to this airport, and Malaysia Airlines offers two-stop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Question 5

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Malaysia. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-NYC/Malaysia-MY0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York to Malaysia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-NYC/Malaysia-MY0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from New York to Malaysia with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-NYC/Malaysia-MY0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New York to Malaysia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-NYC/Malaysia-MY0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from New York to Malaysia were found on Air India (RM 3,255) and Ethiopian Air (RM 3,699).

Question 10

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Malaysia on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from New York to Malaysia. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

Question 11

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost RM 1,074 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Malaysia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 1,487.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Malaysia is September, when tickets cost RM 3,859 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of return tickets is RM 6,709 and RM 5,839 respectively.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from New York to Malaysia, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Question 14

How long does a flight from New York to Malaysia take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a flight to Malaysia depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to Malaysia from New York are to Kuching, which takes 23h 50m, Kuala Lumpur, which takes 27h 56m, and Alor Setar, which takes 28h 05m.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Malaysia?

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Malaysia is September, when tickets cost RM 3,859 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of return tickets is RM 6,709 and RM 5,839 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Malaysia?

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Malaysia?

To get a below-average price on the flight from New York to Malaysia, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Malaysia?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from New York to Malaysia were found on Air India (RM 3,255) and Ethiopian Air (RM 3,699).

How long does a flight from New York to Malaysia take?

The duration of a flight to Malaysia depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to Malaysia from New York are to Kuching, which takes 23h 50m, Kuala Lumpur, which takes 27h 56m, and Alor Setar, which takes 28h 05m.

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FAQs - booking Malaysia flights

What type of travel documentation do I need to have with me before my flight to Malaysia?

If you are making a trip to Malaysia as a tourist, you will not need a visa so long as you do not plan on staying in the country for more than 90 days. You will need a valid passport, and your passport needs to be valid for at least 180 days beyond the date you arrive in Malaysia.

If I plan on renting a car in Malaysia, what are the child car seat laws I need to know about before I start driving?

When I arrive on my flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, will I find any good public transportation options to get me into downtown Kuala Lumpur?

A very convenient choice for public transportation from the airport to the downtown area is aboard the KLIA Express train, which can make the trip from the airport to the center of Kuala Lumpur in around 35min.

If I want to travel to the very popular destination called George Town in Malaysia, what is the best airport for me to utilize?

The best airport to use for this trip is the Penang International Airport (PEN). Singapore Airlines offers a one-stop flight from Newark International Airport to this airport, and Malaysia Airlines offers two-stop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Malaysia?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Malaysia.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Malaysia?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York to Malaysia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Malaysia?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from New York to Malaysia with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Malaysia?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New York to Malaysia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost RM 1,074 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Malaysia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 1,487.

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