How long is the flight from USA to Malaysia?

Korean Air, Delta, and Cathay Pacific can get you from USA to Malaysia in just under 34h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 45m. USA and Malaysia are separated by a distance of 13626 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 1,249. Korean Air flights start at RM 1,286 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at RM 1,354 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 2,672
One-way from	RM 1,352
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	RM 3,959

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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 3,797). Flying from USA to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 5,939). 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

1,220 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

1,220 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

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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

1,602 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,220 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!

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,487 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,220 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!

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How long is the flight from USA to Malaysia?
Korean Air, Delta, and Cathay Pacific can get you from USA to Malaysia in just under 34h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 45m. USA and Malaysia are separated by a distance of 13626 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 1,249. Korean Air flights start at RM 1,286 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at RM 1,354 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 3,797). Flying from USA to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 5,939). 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 2,550	AverageRM 3,393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
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