Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best roundtrip flight to Malaysia? If you want to travel to Malaysia next month, roundtrip fares start from $630. Find the lowest prices on one-way and roundtrip tickets right here.

Kota Kinabalu.$630 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 8, returning Thu, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $630, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$647 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 8, returning Thu, Nov 5.Round-trip flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, Nov 5, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $647, select.

George Town.$658 per passenger.Departing Sun, Apr 18, returning Wed, Apr 28.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, Apr 18, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Penang on Wed, Apr 28, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $658, select.

Kuantan.$777 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 15, returning Wed, Nov 18.Round-trip flight with China Eastern and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Los Angeles International on Thu, Oct 15, arriving in Kuantan.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Kuantan on Wed, Nov 18, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $777, select.

Langkawi.$831 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 15, returning Thu, Oct 22.Round-trip flight with China Eastern and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Los Angeles International on Thu, Oct 15, arriving in Langkawi.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Langkawi on Thu, Oct 22, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $831, select.

Kuching.$846 per passenger.Departing Sun, Mar 14, returning Wed, Mar 31.Round-trip flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, Mar 14, arriving in Kuching.Inbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departing from Kuching on Wed, Mar 31, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $846, select.

Kota Bharu.$850 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 6, returning Wed, Oct 21.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Oct 6, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departing from Kota Bharu on Wed, Oct 21, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $850, select.

Alor Setar.$859 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 27, returning Thu, Nov 12.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Oct 27, arriving in Alor Setar.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Alor Setar on Thu, Nov 12, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $859, select.

Johor Bahru.$876 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 27, returning Thu, Nov 19.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Oct 27, arriving in Senai International.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Senai International on Thu, Nov 19, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $876, select.

Kuala Terengganu.$876 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 3, returning Wed, Nov 25.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Kuala Terengganu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Kuala Terengganu on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $876, select.

Ipoh.$902 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 19, returning Mon, Oct 26.Round-trip flight with China Eastern and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Ipoh.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Ipoh on Mon, Oct 26, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $902, select.

Sandakan.$922 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 13, returning Tue, Oct 20.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in Sandakan.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Sandakan on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $922, select.

Labuan.$943 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 12, returning Mon, Oct 19.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, Oct 12, arriving in Labuan.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Labuan on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $943, select.

Tawau.$950 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 12, returning Mon, Oct 19.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, Oct 12, arriving in Tawau.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Tawau on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $950, select.

Bintulu.$953 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 12, returning Mon, Oct 19.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, Oct 12, arriving in Bintulu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Bintulu on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $953, select.

Sibu.$959 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 12, returning Mon, Oct 19.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, Oct 12, arriving in Sibu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Sibu on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $959, select.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Malaysia?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Malaysia. But we found flights with one or more stops from $626.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Malaysia?

We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia is currently September.

Can I get a direct flight to Malaysia?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between United States and Malaysia. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are round-trip flights to Malaysia?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Malaysia is $630. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

What's the cheapest city to fly into in Malaysia?

The cheapest city to fly into is Kota Kinabalu, and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Kota Kinabalu.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Malaysia?

The cheapest airport in Malaysia is Kota Kinabalu – we've found flights from $630.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Malaysia on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Malaysia is Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

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How to find cheap flights to Malaysia

Depart from Los Angeles International when booking your flight to Malaysia for the most budget-friendly start to your trip.
Consider flying into Kota Kinabalu for even more value from your fare.
September is generally the cheapest time to visit Malaysia.
The best price for a one-way flight is $316. A round-trip ticket starts from $630.
Flexible on where you land if it saves you money? Compare the cheapest places to fly into by adding your departure airport, then entering 'Malaysia' in the 'To' field.
If you've already decided on your destination city, select 'Add nearby airports.' This lets you compare fares across any nearby airports and potentially save money.
Never let a deal slip away by setting a Price Alert. We'll stay on top of it for you, giving you updates when fares drop.
Book sooner rather than later. You could get your hands on some amazing early bird discounts.

The best time to go to Malaysia

Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight that fits your plans and budget.
August is the busiest time to travel. Head off then if you want peak season energy, but maybe skip it if saving money is the priority.
The quietest time to travel is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Malaysia then and explore at a more leisurely pace.
Choose the season that suits how you like to explore, whether that's hotter, cooler or somewhere in between. May is one of the warmest months in Malaysia, with maximum temperatures averaging 84ºF.
January brings cooler conditions, with low average temperatures of 77ºF.
May is usually the wettest month, while February is the driest.
Depending on where you're headed (and when), also take into account weather risks like monsoon season and seasonal haze periods.

Getting to Malaysia

You can choose from plenty of arrival airports when you book flights to Malaysia, including the following:
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur
- Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu
- Penang International Airport (PEN) in George Town
The airlines flying in most frequently, along with approximate monthly flight counts, are:
- AirAsia — 4,000
- Malaysia Airlines — 2,900
- BatikAir Malaysia — 2,000
Singapore, Guangzhou and Shanghai are some of the major hubs used as stopovers on flights to Malaysia. Stops differ by route, so it pays to check the connection details for your departure city.

Places to visit in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

If time limited you to one place, this city in Selangor would be a strong contender. With a population of roughly 1.5 million, it packs in more highlights than you can get to in one visit.
Unmissable stops include Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.
You can fly into Kuala Lumpur through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). You'll find some excellent flight deals to Malaysia touching down at either of these.
Looking for a place to rest your head? Browse the full range of hotels in Kuala Lumpur.

Kota Kinabalu

This Sabah city of around 460,000 comes with plenty of its own character.
Work your way through the highlights including Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA), Signal Hill Observatory Tower and Pulau Mamutik.
Land at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and go straight from arrivals to discovering the sights.
Browse hotels in Kota Kinabalu and lock in a stay that fits your plans.

George Town

Home to about 300,000 people in Penang, this city easily earns its spot among the best places to visit in Malaysia.
Make room in your itinerary to explore leading attractions like Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Street Art by Ernest Zacharevic - "Boy on Motorbike" and Rainbow Skywalk.
You can arrive in the city through its main airport, Penang International Airport (PEN).
Track down a deal on where you'll stay by browsing the list of hotels in George Town.

Good to know

Make sure you're across the entry rules before you go. Rules can change depending on your reason for travel and your passport. Always check with official sources like your airline, travel agent or the local embassy.
The local currency is the Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
ATMs (automatic teller machines) are commonly found in cities of every size, from major hubs to smaller urban areas.
Tipping is not expected in Malaysia. However, if the service is especially good, leaving something extra is always appreciated.
Wi-Fi coverage tends to be moderate. Beyond popular traveler areas, availability can drop.
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia, which has a population of around 32 million.
This destination operates on one standard time zone of UTC+8.
Malaysia sits in Asia within the South-Eastern Asia subregion.
Some of the biggest events on the local calendar include National Day, the Rainforest World Music Festival and Chinese New Year. Time your flight to Malaysia around these moments for an experience that moves beyond the must-see list.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

Booked that cheap ticket to Malaysia? Now decide where you'll rest your head and how you'll get around. Check out the range of hotels in Malaysia and filter your search by property type, location and more. You can also browse car rental options in Malaysia and choose from pickup locations in cities or at airports.