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$282 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$713
Overall average: $791
United Airlines
Tue 2/10Tue 2/17
SFO - KUL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$282
Typical prices: $417-$575
China Southern
Thu 11/27
SFO - KUL • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $713 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl (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 Intl 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
United Airlines Logo
10:59 pm - 12:15 amSFO-KUL
33h 16m2 stops
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2:15 pm - 9:10 amKUL-SFO
34h 55m1 stop
$713United Airlines
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Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 20
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 pmSFO-KUL
25h 55m2 stops
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8:40 pm - 9:05 amKUL-SFO
27h 25m1 stop
$714United Airlines
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Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 15
Air India Logo
9:45 am - 9:40 pmSFO-KUL
43h 55m2 stops
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8:05 am - 1:00 pmKUL-SFO
43h 55m1 stop
$718Air India
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Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 13
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 9:05 pmSFO-KUL
19h 25m1 stop
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6:45 am - 8:50 amKUL-SFO
17h 05m1 stop
$721Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 16
ANA Logo
12:20 am - 6:45 amSFO-KUL
38h 25m1 stop
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8:05 am - 9:15 amKUL-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$728ANA
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Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Mar 1
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 9:05 pmSFO-KUL
19h 25m1 stop
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9:50 pm - 7:50 amKUL-SFO
26h 00m1 stop
$732Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 15
ANA Logo
11:00 am - 12:15 amSFO-KUL
21h 15m1 stop
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8:05 am - 9:15 amKUL-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$738ANA
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:55 amSFO-KUL
20h 55m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 9:00 amKUL-SFO
28h 55m1 stop
$739China Eastern
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Tue, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:45 pm - 12:35 pmSFO-KUL
22h 50m1 stop
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8:15 am - 4:05 pmKUL-SFO
23h 50m1 stop
$744Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 7
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 7:05 pmSFO-KUL
39h 05m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 9:00 amKUL-SFO
33h 00m1 stop
$753China Eastern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport 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 Airport on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, 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 Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $683 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,635 and $1,324 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$282
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 70% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport flights

  • Can I rent a car after deplaning from my San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport flight?

    Yes, renting a car after your flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) is a practical and flexible travel method. Vehicle rental desks are usually located inside airport terminals and are easily accessible. You can use the complimentary shuttle or walk to the automobile rental location. Avis, Budget, and Hertz are just a handful of the rental companies regularly found on-site at KUL.

  • Which eco-friendly airline should I consider for my San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport flight?

    Turkish Airlines is a green airline you should consider for your flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL). The airline has implemented several environmentally responsible steps, such as using fuel-efficient aircraft, investing in sustainable aviation fuels, and implementing recycling and waste reduction programs while flying.

  • Which cities can I visit after deplaning from my San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport flight?

    After deplaning from your flight at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), you can visit nearby cities like Kuala Lumpur itself, Putrajaya, and Cyberjaya. These cities are close to the airport, making it convenient to reach them via various transportation options such as car rentals, taxis, or public transportation.

  • How can I connect from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) to the city after getting off my flight?

    Upon arriving at Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), you can reach the city by various means of transport. The Express Rail Link (ERL), which operates high-speed trains to KL Sentral, the primary transportation hub, is one of the most efficient and dependable choices. The ERL departs every 15-20 minutes, ensuring a swift and consistent connection.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport was $282 for a one-way ticket and $713 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Kuala Lumpur Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur, STARLUX Airlines or EVA Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur are STARLUX Airlines and EVA Air. With an average price for the route of $1,207 and an overall rating of 8.9, STARLUX Airlines is the most popular choice. EVA Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,302 and an overall rating of 8.4.

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

    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 Airport.

  • 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 Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur Airport 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 Airport?

    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 Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and KUL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Airport from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

  • Although many airlines accommodate people with limited mobility (PRMs), you should prioritize China Airlines when booking your flight. The Airline prioritizes PRMs, provides free wheelchair access at ticket counters from San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur International (KUL), and has a team of well-trained personnel to attend to PRMs' needs to provide comfort and enhanced access.
  • Families with young children should consider ANA when booking a ticket from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport. To keep your children entertained during the journey, the airline may supply special meals on request, kid-friendly entertainment options, and toys or coloring pages.
  • When planning to fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport, include at least one layover. Most airlines that cover this route would make at least one stop before arriving at Kuala Lumpur International (KUL). This route includes frequent stops in Singapore Changi (SIN), Tokyo Narita (NRT), and Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).
  • Ticket upgrade advantages are some of the incentives to consider flying with Turkish Airlines from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport. During your first layover, the airline may send you an email asking you to upgrade your ticket and take advantage of the first-class perks at a discounted charge.
  • If you want to fly with your pet from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport, you should prioritize booking your flight with Delta Airlines. The airline's pet policy permits you to travel with your caged dog or cat inside the cabin if they fit under the chair. Larger animals would be transported in a cargo hold. However, you should know that owning a pet will incur additional expenses. A valid veterinary health certificate will also be required.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
EVA AirOverall score based on 1265 reviews
8.6Crew
8.4Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.1Food
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Its fantastic!!I like the food the serve in EVA air😊

10.0 ExcellentMary Grace, Oct 2025TPE - SEA
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Its fantastic!!I like the food the serve in EVA air😊

The crew very accommodating and food too is good. Keep up the good work

Flight was canceled was only given only a 8 hour lead time. Had to fight to be put on another airline (United Airlines) that was leaving earlier then the one EVA and rescheduled.

The crews are very efficient. Other airlines should learn from them when it comes to boarding and departing from the airplane. They also display efficiency in serving meals. They don't keep the aisles blocked for hours like some other airlines. The food is poor. Generally the food was unrecognizable and poorly prepared. The only thing that made it better than US flag carriers is that there was a fresh fruit bowl with each meal.

Staff show very stress with delayed flight more than passenger.

Very good service and food. Crew was professional and helpful. Cabin and restrooms were kept clean

Very good service and food. Crew was professional and considerate. Cabin and restrooms were kept clean

Flight Attendants could have been nicer and food portions could be bigger.

Great experience, comfort and food is delicious. Always great service and one time

The food from Los Angeles to Taipei made me throw up. The flight is also not comfort. But the staffs are very friendly and nice.

Hour late but understandable under the conditions. Taoyuan airport could have clearer signs language wise and more staff to help direct people.

Delayed. Not a full flight and whole rows left open with the paid seating. Food was ok. My beef meal only had one cube of beef the rest carrot cubes. Entertainment on personal device but didn’t know about it until the flight was almost done.

We are glad to have used China Airlines for our trip. Continue the good service! Thank you!

The flat bed full lying position is not comfortable at all, this could be improved, it is at an awkward position which i dont have the same issues with other airlines business class.

The flight was uneventful and the crew was kind and professional. Really appreciate the option to order a vegan meal for the flight!

I love my Delta crew, they were so welcoming and helpful.

Sat next to a woman who had her period. Blood was on her seat and on the arm rest between us. I ended up having period blood on my jacket and shoes. Very gross!

Better organization of boarding procedures. Terrible leadership guiding people to gates.

I did not like how the plane landed. It was not smooth.

China Airlines crews are very excellent doing their job. Very friendly and hardworking. I will always choose China Airlines over and over. Thank you all for making my flight comfortable. God bless to all the staff. :)

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

Airline should consider adding a small meal at the last leg of the flight, right now there is 7 hours of no meal break.

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

Issues: 1) the charging issue as described in my previous survey 2) when I requested diet coke during the breakfast time, it is not available. Why? I can't drink diet coke in the morning? 3) when I tried to transfer to this flight, its gate information was not available to me?

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

I am Vegetarian also has Gluten free food. However they gave me chicken and fish which is gluten free, but i am a vegetrain and i requested crew Hindu meal vegetarian, they said they will come back. .but they never showed up even i asked 2nd time. They could have compensate. I also request airline industry to have another option Gluten Free for Vegetarin people as well. Because Vegetarin people will have gluen issue...

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

As before, my only problem was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arrival at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

Short staffs, I ask stewardess to bring me cognac twice during dinner but they didn't bring it!

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

Worst experience I have ever had with any airline in over 25 years.

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

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