What to know about flights from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Washington D.C. and Kuala Lumpur is approximately 15,341.24 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
$449
Saudia Saudia WAS-KUL 41h 45m · 1 stop Tue, Oct 27
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Cheapest round-trip
$875
Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines WAS-KUL 42h 15m · 2 stops Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
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When to travel
November
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
15,341.24 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $449 and round-trip from $875. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Which airlines are the most popular for Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur are Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and Etihad Airways, among 4 carriers on this route. Saudia offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of one-way flights from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur is November, with an average price of $620; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to $1,303.

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$962
$620
$279
    Cheapest
  • $739
    Oct
  • $620
    Nov
  • $1,251
    Dec
  • $941
    Jan
  • $644
    Feb
  • $699
    Mar
  • $696
    Apr
  • $696
    May
  • $1,303
    Jun
  • $868
    Jul
  • $705
    Aug
  • $660
    Sep

When is the cheapest day to fly from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur are available on Oct 12, with fares starting at $599.

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$599
$510
    Cheapest
  • $774
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    Oct
  • $777
    10
  • $602
    11
  • $599
    12
  • $603
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur (WAS-KUL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Saudia offers one-way fares as low as $449 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAD to KUL on Tue, Oct 27), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $875 departing on Thu, Oct 15 and returning on Thu, Oct 22.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur, including: Qatar Airways Emirates United Airlines Etihad Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Oct 27, with one-way flights priced at just $449.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Saudia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kuala Lumpur travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur on October 16, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at $863.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). Flights from Dulles International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (IAD-KUL) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Washington D.C. is 13h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur is $933. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Washington D.C. and Kuala Lumpur, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
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