How long is the flight from USA to Malaysia?

Korean Air, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from USA to Malaysia in just under 22h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 55m. USA and Malaysia are separated by a distance of 12976 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Malaysia one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at RM 1,245. Korean Air flights start at RM 1,282 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at RM 1,350 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malaysia ranges from 120.0 - 280.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Malaysia when rainfall is around 120.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malaysia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from US to MY?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to Malaysia as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from USA to Malaysia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on USA to Malaysia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from USA to Malaysia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from USA to Malaysia.

Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to Malaysia?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA to Malaysia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Find flight deals from USA to Malaysia

Round-trip from	RM 2,664
One-way from	RM 1,457
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	RM 4,746

XiamenAir
13/9-15/10
2 total stops
49h 45m total
USA to Malaysia

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Korean Air
30/11
1 total stop
31h 35m total
USA to Malaysia

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LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

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Los Angeles

Fri 18/9

12:40-21:50

1 stop42h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 25/10

23:55-09:30

1 stop24h 35m

RM 3,197

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

12:40-21:50

1 stop42h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 17/10

23:20-14:50

1 stop30h 30m

RM 3,213

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Thu 17/9

12:40-21:50

1 stop42h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 13/10

23:20-09:40

1 stop25h 20m

RM 3,213

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

23:50-21:50

1 stop31h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 10/9

23:20-14:50

1 stop30h 30m

RM 3,217

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Sun 20/9

12:40-21:50

1 stop42h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 8/10

23:20-14:50

1 stop30h 30m

RM 3,217

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Mon 7/9

23:50-21:50

1 stop31h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 11/12

23:55-13:40

1 stop29h 45m

RM 3,217

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Mon 7/9

23:50-21:50

1 stop31h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/12

23:55-13:40

1 stop29h 45m

RM 3,217

SeattleKuala Lumpur

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

SEAKUL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 4/9

16:30-06:00

1 stop22h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 10/9

14:15-14:25

1 stop39h 10m

RM 3,225

SeattleKuala Lumpur

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

SEAKUL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 8/10

16:30-06:00

1 stop22h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 25/10

14:15-14:20

1 stop39h 05m

RM 3,225

SeattleKuala Lumpur

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

SEAKUL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 5/9

16:30-06:00

1 stop22h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 10/9

14:15-14:25

1 stop39h 10m

RM 3,225

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Malaysia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Malaysia (average of RM 3,753). Flying from USA to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,090). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from USA to Malaysia?

The price you pay for your flight from USA to Malaysia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air,Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from the United States to Malaysia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,221 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,221 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,221 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,221 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,455 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,221 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from USA to Malaysia?
Korean Air, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from USA to Malaysia in just under 22h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 55m. USA and Malaysia are separated by a distance of 12976 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Malaysia one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at RM 1,245. Korean Air flights start at RM 1,282 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at RM 1,350 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from USA to Malaysia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on USA to Malaysia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from USA to Malaysia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from USA to Malaysia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to Malaysia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA to Malaysia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Malaysia?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Malaysia (average of RM 3,753). Flying from USA to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,090). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Singapore Airlines	CheapestRM 2,543	AverageRM 3,382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
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