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Cheap Flights from the United States to Malaysia

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United States to Malaysia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from the United States to Malaysia

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:15 - 21:10
SEA
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KUL
19h 55m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
22:00 - 08:45
KUL
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SEA
25h 45m
1 stop
RM 2,900Singapore Airlines
Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:15 - 09:35
SEA
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KUL
32h 20m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:40 - 08:45
KUL
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SEA
27h 05m
1 stop
RM 3,018Singapore Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Air China Logo
23:25 - 23:00
LAX
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KUL
32h 35m
1 stop
Air China Logo
00:15 - 11:00
KUL
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LAX
25h 45m
1 stop
RM 3,034Air China
Tue, 25 Aug - Sat, 19 Sep
China Eastern Logo
12:30 - 06:05
LAX
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KUL
26h 35m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:55 - 10:05
KUL
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LAX
23h 10m
1 stop
RM 3,038China Eastern
Tue, 10 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
China Eastern Logo
11:30 - 00:55
LAX
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KUL
21h 25m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
15:45 - 09:05
KUL
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LAX
33h 20m
3 stops
RM 3,043China Eastern
Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Air China Logo
23:25 - 23:00
LAX
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KUL
32h 35m
1 stop
Air China Logo
19:45 - 19:00
KUL
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LAX
38h 15m
1 stop
RM 3,063Air China
Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
United Airlines Logo
09:45 - 06:45
EWR
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KUL
32h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:15 - 15:15
KUL
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EWR
38h 00m
1 stop
RM 3,860United Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 00:15
EWR
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KUL
24h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:15 - 15:15
KUL
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EWR
38h 00m
1 stop
RM 3,872United Airlines
Wed, 12 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 - 01:30
JFK
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KUL
27h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
17:40 - 13:10
KUL
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JFK
31h 30m
1 stop
RM 4,173Cathay Pacific
Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:55 - 16:40
JFK
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KUL
26h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:45 - 13:10
KUL
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JFK
22h 25m
1 stop
RM 4,238Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Malaysia

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Malaysia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Malaysia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Malaysia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Malaysia is September, when tickets cost RM 1,058 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 5,463 and RM 5,210 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Malaysia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Malaysia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from the United States to Malaysia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightRM 1,387
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport

FAQs for booking flights from the United States to Malaysia

  • Which is the best airport to access Malaysia from the USA?

    Malaysia boasts of a number of top-tier international airports. Therefore, the choice you make on the airport to use will depend on several factors.

  • First of all, where in Malaysia are you planning to visit?

    For example, if going on a hike on Mount Kinabalu is among your top priorities, then it would be best to use the Sandakan (SDK) airport. If you choose the wrong airport, you might have to connect to your desired destination through another flight, a ferry, etc.

  • How do I get from the Airport to the city center?

    Malaysia has a well-functioning transport system that not only connects the two parts of the country but also makes it easy to access different areas of each part. In the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, for example, there are quite a number of taxis to help you navigate. There are two types of taxis here, the airport taxis and the metered taxis. Airport taxis run their operations through a coupon system accessible through the respective counters. On the other hand, metered taxis will charge you according to the distance you are traveling. Additionally, you can get from airports to city centers using public transport such as buses.

  • I am traveling to Malaysia to visit the Perhentian Islands, where should I fly to?

    Located in Besut district in Terengganu, Malaysia, the islands are a top tourist attraction. If this is your destination, the closest airport to the islands is Khota Bharu. The airport is close to Kuala Besut jetty, a place where you will get a ferry to the islands. The best thing about traveling with the ferry from here is that the prices are affordable; you won’t have to break your budget.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States 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 the United States to Malaysia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States to Malaysia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of the United States

  • Malaysia is a country split into two distinct parts, Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. It is important for you to first do extra research of where you are visiting since the two parts aren't connected by land.Those visiting Peninsular Malaysia can use airports such as Kuala Lumpur International Airport, while those visiting Malaysian Borneo can use Kota Kinabalu.
  • There are easy immigration processes for travelers visiting Malaysia compared to other Southeast Asian countries. You won't need a visa to travel to Malaysia for a stay of fewer than 90 days.
  • Malaysia has an array of international airports. They include Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport, and Penang International Airport. The main airport here is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, a major aviation hub in the region. It is approximately 30 miles from the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
  • More than half of the population here is Muslim, and therefore Ramadan is widely observed. Even though there is no strict observation of Muslim rules (Malaysia is not very conservative), traveling to Malaysia around this time might cost you more.
  • It is possible to find direct flights from Washington to Malaysia. However, flying to an airport such as Kota Kinabalu might require two or more stops. You can weigh your options and book a flight through KAYAK.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from the United States to Malaysia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Malaysia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Cathay PacificOverall score based on 1410 reviews
7.6Comfort
7.7Entertainment
7.9Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Food
Airline reviews

The plane was dirty, the seats were torn and broken, the service was the most terrible ever, the bathroom dirty, they will not even serve water you had to request it, the meals were terrible, overall less than Zero, I will never fly Cathay Pacific again.

2.0 MediocreFadi, Jun 2026
DFW - HKG
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The plane was dirty, the seats were torn and broken, the service was the most terrible ever, the bathroom dirty, they will not even serve water you had to request it, the meals were terrible, overall less than Zero, I will never fly Cathay Pacific again.

Despite the crew's rough day, they were all very focused and friendly. The flight was too short for a meal, so no rating on that. Re. the AA app. It still isn't ready for prime time. AA works with Cathy Pacific for international flights to LA and the Aa jump to PHX. But the AA app can't find my trip and this can be problematic with flight delays and regatings at LAX.

Was not able to board flight because boarding pass name did not match passport name and no one caught it.

Had a bad experience with crew member coming back Hong Kong to la the person next to me one of the passenger have taken video and picture of crew member the person that served meal young kid late 20' s 6 5'10 had attitude at his peak anything I asked for I don't know if it was bad day or racial I felt humiliated as people could see difference towards me I no problem with Cathy and my whole family never had one was very disappointed

Frequently flyer number should and could have been put on at the time of booking as I gave the number when booking.

Very attentive crews Flight was very smooth and safe Only little disappointment was the slight delay of departure (~30 minutes ) which rarely happen with CX flights

Not at all satisfactory. I had stomach upsets after taking food. Quality of Asian vegetarian meal was awful. Further there was no snacks/ fruits/ biscuits available as in between snacks.. only peanuts and pitzels.. except courteous staff rest of my experience was far from satisfactory

Staff was very courteous. Plane was clean and quite spacious even in the last rows. Veg food could have been better.

Later on, when there was no more bottled water, the water we received had a strong chlorine/disinfectant odor. On my flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, there was a male flight attendant who had a mean attitude throughout the whole trip, and he was very impatient during meal service “Furthermore, we purchased a Hong Kong SIM card as part of our flight package, but we received no instructions—neither by email nor SMS—on how to activate or use it. Consequently, we were unable to use the service at all. We request a full refund, as this appears to be a deceptive charge

Cathay much better than other options Imigration was a total mess on arrival in KL but not Cathay s fault

Have not had a flight out or returning to Norfolk that has not required maintenance, and a gate delay. Properly staff the crew so maintenance can be performed without last minute emergencies on each flight and there is enough staff to have gates prepared for inbound flights. Staff to ensure the safety and on time service vs. profit.

Always pretty good as far as I see it. Staff was friendly and process was quick to get on and off.

Our flight was great with an unexpected upgrade. However, four days into our travel we are still without a piece of luggage. The bag tracker has not been accurate, the airline is not communicating with me or the luggage delivery service and no one is willing to take responsibility or guarantee any kind of support or reimbursement. Unfortunately, we do not have the option to easily shop to replace items as we are currently on a cruise. I have been very disappointed by United Airlines response.

There could have been better food options in economy on the long 7hr trip from IAH to AM.

The seats on this flight weren’t as comfortable as we had expected. Even leaned back these seats left us feeling crappy in our backs. Also we had to use our own tablets for movies, but nothing in the seats in front of us to hold the tablets up.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

Flight was delayed “due to earlier delays of that plane”, so we were nearly three hours late.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

We were forced to eat vegetarian food because non veg food ran out. The breakfast was mediocre.

Provide some Asian movies.....Chinese or Taiwan or some of the International films winners and better documentaries

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

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