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Flights from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

Find cheap airlines flights from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

Choose from 5 carriers that fly from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur, including Malaysia Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Saudia.

Find flight deals from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $502 or round trip flights from $987.

Displayed flight fares from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

The distance between Washington D.C. and Kuala Lumpur is about 15,341.24 km. The most popular month to Kuala Lumpur is January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$502
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$987
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance15,341.24 km
Popular airlineMalaysia Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest time for Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur flights: Feb 1 to Feb 8 — one way flight prices from $425.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

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 $502 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAD to KUL on Sun, Jan 11), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $987 departing on Thu, Jan 29 and returning on Tue, Feb 3.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur, including: Etihad Airways Malaysia Airlines American Airlines Emirates 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 Sun, Jan 11, with one-way flights priced at just $502.
    · 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 January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Kuala Lumpur on December 9, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at $633.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kuala Lumpur, with Dulles International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (IAD-KUL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
  • 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.