Cheap Flights from Houston to Kuala Lumpur
Cheap Flights from Houston to Kuala Lumpur
Looking for cheap flights from Houston to Kuala Lumpur? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Houston to Kuala Lumpur vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 36,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Houston to Kuala Lumpur for specific travel dates.
2026-11-08
IAH - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 36,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-09
IAH - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 36,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-10
IAH - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 36,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-11
IAH - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 36,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-16
IAH - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 36,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-17
IAH - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 36,000 Pts + $459.6
Houston to Kuala Lumpur flight facts
Distance
9,911 mi
15,949 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 20h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+14h
Kuala Lumpur is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
KUL · Kuala Lumpur Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Austin - Kuala Lumpur · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Singapore · Singapore is 185 mi from Kuala Lumpur
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Kuala Lumpur
Selected hotels for your next stay
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
From 12,000 Pts or $172
Shah Alam (Malaysia)
DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City
From 20,000 Pts or $67
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
From 20,000 Pts or $328
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston to Kuala Lumpur depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Houston to Kuala Lumpur.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Kuala Lumpur.
Houston and Kuala Lumpur are about 9,911 miles (15,949 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 9,911-mile straight-line distance takes about 20h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Kuala Lumpur is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). Arrivals in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Kuala Lumpur, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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