Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur from £431

Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur from £431

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Mon, May 4
Washington, D.C. IADKuala Lumpur KUL
£431
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Wed, May 6
Washington, D.C. IADKuala Lumpur KUL
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Mon, May 4
Washington, D.C. IADKuala Lumpur KUL
£455
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Sun, May 10
Washington, D.C. IADKuala Lumpur KUL
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Washington, D.C. IADKuala Lumpur KUL
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Thu, May 7 – Thu, May 14
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Tue, May 5 – Tue, May 12
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Wed, May 6 – Tue, May 12
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Thu, May 7 – Wed, May 13
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How much do flights to Kuala Lumpur cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£431

Cheapest round-trip

£824

Average round-trip

£1,279

Most popular airline

Etihad Airways

Getting from Kuala Lumpur's airport to the city center

Fastest options: KLIA Ekspres train. Best value: KLIA Transit, airport buses, and ride-hailing services.

Kuala Lumpur is served by Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), located approximately 50 km south of the city center. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including express trains, transit trains, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The KLIA Ekspres provides the fastest connection to KL Sentral station in just 28 minutes, while budget travelers often choose KLIA Transit or airport buses. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions for road-based services.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

28-33 min

RM 55 (one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12))

every 15–20 min

fastest to city center

35-39 min

RM 55 (one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12))

every 20–30 min

stops at intermediate stations

60-90 min

RM 12-RM 15 (one-way fare (approx. USD 3))

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

RM 10-RM 15 (one-way fare (approx. USD 2–3))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

45-75 min

RM 75-RM 120 (metered; varies by traffic (approx. USD 16–26))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-75 min

RM 60-RM 100 (varies by demand (approx. USD 13–22))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

45-75 min

RM 150-RM 300 (pre-booked; fixed rate (approx. USD 33–66))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit depart from both KLIA Main Terminal and KLIA2.
  • Road journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, especially during peak hours.
  • Taxi fares are metered; airport limo services offer fixed rates purchased at counters.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kuala Lumpur

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Kuala Lumpur International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Petronas Towers Kuala Lampur

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kuala Lumpur

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C22°C
February31°C22°C
March31°C22°C
April31°C23°C
May31°C23°C
June31°C23°C
July31°C23°C
August31°C23°C
September31°C23°C
October31°C23°C
November30°C23°C
December29°C22°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
22°C
January
Sunny days
168
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
94%
32°C23°C
18 Apr
83%
33°C23°C
Sunday
12 Apr
89%
31°C23°C
19 Apr
89%
31°C23°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
33°C22°C
20 Apr
86%
29°C23°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
87%
32°C23°C
21 Apr
81%
30°C22°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
87%
28°C23°C
22 Apr
87%
30°C23°C
Thursday
16 Apr
77%
33°C21°C
23 Apr
89%
30°C22°C
Friday
17 Apr
84%
33°C23°C
24 Apr
89%
29°C22°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. Book your trip to arrive at Kuala Lumpur International, or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah. The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, AirAsia, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Washington, D.C. and Kuala Lumpur have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Denpasar, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, Manila, Langkawi, Penang, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Manchester, Malé, Melbourne, Perth, Da Nang, Chiang Mai, Phnom Penh.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.
What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?
The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Kuala Lumpur?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Kuala Lumpur with Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, AirAsia, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Kuala Lumpur?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. and Kuala Lumpur, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Washington, D.C. and Kuala Lumpur?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. and Kuala Lumpur, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional
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