Traveling from New York to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): What you need to know
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of New York. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located in Kuala Lumpur.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to KUL. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during vacation periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to KUL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Located around 24 kilometers from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Check out these connections between Newark Liberty International Airport and KUL:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
EWR is about 24 kilometers from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to KUL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The trip to LGA from the center of New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometers or so.
Make catching an early New York to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that leave from LGA land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 69% of the time.
The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Center.
About Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Have a late flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near KUL and turn out the lights sooner:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your New York to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Central Kuala Lumpur is around 56 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and takes about 55 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
AED 1,659 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. A return flight starts at AED 3,441. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to KUL, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from New York to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). August is the most popular month to visit Kuala Lumpur. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in December.
Book a New York to KUL plane ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kuala Lumpur to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Kuala Lumpur International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Kuala Lumpur
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Kuala Lumpur right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Kuala Lumpur when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Petronas Twin Towers followed by Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia you'll want to see. About 274 kilometers southeast of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Johor Bahru will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Raja Maha Mariamman Temple, Grand Palace Park (Istana Besar) and Zaharah Botanic Gardens.
Ipoh is another well-known destination in Malaysia and is around 225 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur. No journey is complete without experiencing Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Lost World of Tambun.