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$489 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur departing on 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (SFO-KUL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:30 am - 8:55 pmSFO-KUL
18h 25m1 stop
8:40 pm - 9:40 amKUL-SFO
28h 00m1 stop
$677Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 25
8:15 pm - 8:10 amSFO-KUL
19h 55m1 stop
9:45 pm - 7:50 amKUL-SFO
26h 05m1 stop
$696Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 11
12:55 am - 12:45 pmSFO-KUL
20h 50m1 stop
8:15 am - 10:45 pmKUL-SFO
29h 30m1 stop
$759Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 10
12:55 am - 8:15 pmSFO-KUL
28h 20m1 stop
8:15 am - 12:00 pmKUL-SFO
18h 45m1 stop
$790Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 11
1:05 am - 1:25 pmSFO-KUL
21h 20m1 stop
2:55 pm - 7:55 pmKUL-SFO
20h 00m1 stop
$847China Airlines
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Mon, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 25
1:05 am - 1:25 pmSFO-KUL
21h 20m1 stop
2:55 pm - 7:55 pmKUL-SFO
20h 00m1 stop
$853China Airlines
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Mon, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 9
5:45 pm - 9:50 pmSFO-KUL
37h 05m2 stops
11:10 pm - 10:40 amKUL-SFO
26h 30m1 stop
$885Korean Air
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Mon, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 10
3:45 pm - 9:50 pmSFO-KUL
39h 05m2 stops
11:10 pm - 10:40 amKUL-SFO
26h 30m1 stop
$890Korean Air
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 25
11:00 pm - 11:00 amSFO-KUL
20h 00m1 stop
12:45 am - 7:45 pmKUL-SFO
35h 00m1 stop
$899Philippine Airlines
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Mon, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 10
11:50 pm - 3:25 pmSFO-KUL
24h 35m1 stop
2:10 am - 8:50 pmKUL-SFO
33h 40m1 stop
$933Philippine Airlines
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Thu, Sep 19 - Thu, Oct 3

Flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kuala Lumpur on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur is October, where tickets cost $872 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,652 and $1,418 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 47 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur were found on Singapore Airlines ($677) and Cathay Pacific ($759). Cathay Pacific proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $489.

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Flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur was $489 for a one-way ticket and $677 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur?

    A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at one of these airports: Kuala Lumpur Intl or Kuala Lumpur Subang.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Kuala Lumpur from San Francisco?

    Singapore is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kuala Lumpur with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kuala Lumpur from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/25Wed
1 stopCathay Pacific
38h 25mSFO-KUL
$489
9/25Wed
1 stopChina Airlines
21h 20mSFO-KUL
$490
9/26Thu
1 stopJapan Airlines
24h 00mSFO-KUL
$520
9/26Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
18h 25mSFO-KUL
$529
9/25Wed
1 stopSTARLUX Airlines
24h 20mSFO-KUL
$536
9/24Tue
2 stops
24h 35mSFO-KUL
$545
5/15Wed
1 stopJapan Airlines
37h 25mSFO-KUL
$548
9/25Wed
2 stops
44h 45mSFO-KUL
$551
6/26Wed
1 stopSTARLUX Airlines
24h 20mSFO-KUL
$788
9/26Thu
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
46h 30mSFO-KUL
$1,537

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/9Thu
multi-stopANA
28h 30mSFO-KUL
5/23Thu
multi-stopANA
18h 20mKUL-SFO
$925
5/9Thu
multi-stopANA
28h 10mSFO-KUL
5/23Thu
multi-stopANA
18h 20mKUL-SFO
$939
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 50mSFO-KUL
5/23Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
23h 20mKUL-SFO
$974
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
37h 55mSFO-KUL
6/9Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
36h 15mKUL-SFO
$986
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
37h 55mSFO-KUL
6/9Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
57h 39mKUL-SFO
$997
5/11Sat
multi-stopJapan Airlines
37h 25mSFO-KUL
5/18Sat
multi-stopJapan Airlines
27h 35mKUL-SFO
$1,043
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
37h 25mSFO-KUL
5/18Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
36h 11mKUL-SFO
$1,060
5/12Sun
multi-stop
27h 25mSFO-KUL
6/8Sat
multi-stop
34h 50mKUL-SFO
$1,120
5/13Mon
multi-stop
28h 40mSFO-KUL
5/23Thu
multi-stop
28h 30mKUL-SFO
$1,301
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
36h 45mSFO-KUL
6/8Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
34h 39mKUL-SFO
$2,247

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San Francisco - Kuala Lumpur Flights

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