Kuala Lumpur

$524+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kuala Lumpur

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WAS — KUL
Mar 18 — Mar 251
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur are usually found in November or March, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Round-trip from

$963
(oojo)

One-way from

$524
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,004
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kuala Lumpur
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/189:05 pmIAD - KUL
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 6/172:55 amKUL - IAD
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/13$963
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/219:40 pmIAD - KUL
1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/2111:45 pmKUL - IAD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$964
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2111:00 amIAD - KUL
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/3112:20 amKUL - IAD
2 stops53h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$973
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/237:10 pmIAD - KUL
1 stop21h 50mSAUDIA
Wed 4/95:35 pmKUL - IAD
2 stops34h 10mSAUDIA
Deal found 3/12$986
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/239:05 pmIAD - KUL
1 stop23h 15mJetBlue
Tue 4/88:25 pmKUL - IAD
1 stop24h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12$1,012
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Wed 11/199:30 pmIAD - KUL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/309:25 amKUL - IAD
1 stop43h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,020
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/19:00 pmIAD - KUL
1 stop30h 10mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/109:30 amKUL - IAD
1 stop35h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$1,092
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/17:31 amIAD - KUL
2 stops40h 34mCathay Pacific
Thu 4/101:10 pmKUL - IAD
2 stops28h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12$1,105
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Mon 8/255:00 pmIAD - KUL
2 stops36h 40mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/26:40 pmKUL - IAD
2 stops34h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,138
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Sun 4/610:55 amIAD - KUL
1 stop22h 55mEmirates
Tue 4/82:00 amKUL - IAD
1 stop42h 40mEmirates
Deal found 3/12$1,147
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/255:50 pmBWI - KUL
2 stops28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/22:35 pmKUL - BWI
2 stops38h 12mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,156
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Mon 4/76:05 pmDCA - KUL
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/116:50 pmKUL - DCA
2 stops26h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,157

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Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/25

9:05 pm-8:20 am

1 stop23h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 3/29

2:55 am-3:40 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$963

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/21

9:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop31h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/21

11:45 pm-10:45 am

1 stop23h 00m

$964

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/23

7:10 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/9

5:35 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$986

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/23

9:05 pm-8:20 am

1 stop23h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 4/8

8:25 pm-8:40 am

1 stop24h 15m

$1,012

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

10:05 pm-8:10 am

1 stop22h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 4/7

12:20 am-5:22 pm

2 stops53h 02m

$1,029

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

10:05 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/22

9:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop42h 35m

$1,030

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/5

9:00 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 4/15

8:20 pm-8:40 am

1 stop24h 20m

$1,089

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/1

7:31 am-12:05 pm

2 stops40h 34m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 4/10

1:10 pm-5:40 am

2 stops28h 30m

$1,105

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/25

5:00 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/2

6:40 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,138

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/26

11:15 am-9:55 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 4/8

2:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop42h 40m

$1,146

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur (average of $968). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 13, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuala Lumpur ranges from 4.7 - 11.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.0 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Kuala Lumpur when rainfall is around 4.7 in.

Temperature in Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kuala Lumpur, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kuala Lumpur. Reviews last updated March 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.0
Very good
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $963 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and SAUDIA, starting at $964 and $986 round-trip. Qatar Airways is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $598 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $636 and SAUDIA from $648 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur 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 Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur (average of $968). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$717Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Korean AirCheapest$888Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$906Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$933Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$968Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$971Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,089Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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