Cheap Flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur
Cheap Flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur
Looking for cheap flights from New York 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 New York to Kuala Lumpur vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 33,000 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 New York to Kuala Lumpur for specific travel dates.
2026-11-08
JFK - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-09
JFK - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 33,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-10
JFK - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 33,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-10
JFK - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-08
JFK - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $460.8
2026-11-08
EWR - KUL
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $478
New York to Kuala Lumpur flight facts
Distance
9,422 mi
15,164 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 19h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+13h
Kuala Lumpur is 13 hours ahead of New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
KUL · Kuala Lumpur Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Philadelphia - Kuala Lumpur · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Flights Baltimore - Kuala Lumpur · Baltimore is 179 mi from New York
Flights New York - Singapore · Singapore is 185 mi from Kuala Lumpur
Premium cabin flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
JFK - KUL
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 100,000 Pts + $46.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
JFK - KUL
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 102,500 Pts + $83.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
JFK - KUL
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 102,500 Pts + $83.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
JFK - KUL
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 102,500 Pts + $83.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
JFK - KUL
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 110,000 Pts + $46.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
JFK - KUL
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 110,000 Pts + $46.2
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 New York 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 New York to Kuala Lumpur.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur.
New York and Kuala Lumpur are about 9,422 miles (15,164 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 9,422-mile straight-line distance takes about 19h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Kuala Lumpur is 13 hours ahead of New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). 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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