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Cheapest round-trip
$964
Typical prices: $747-$980
Cathay Pacific
Wed 8/12Wed 8/19
SFO - KUL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$388
Typical prices: $365-$485
Singapore Airlines
Wed 9/2
SFO - KUL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $611 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 20h 31m (one-way)
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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

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:00 pm - 4:40 pm
SFO
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KUL
35h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:10 am - 11:15 pm
KUL
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SFO
30h 05m
1 stop
$964Cathay Pacific
Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 29
ANA Logo
1:10 am - 6:00 am
SFO
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KUL
37h 50m
1 stop
ANA Logo
8:05 am - 10:15 am
KUL
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
$965ANA
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
China Eastern Logo
9:30 am - 12:55 am
SFO
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KUL
24h 25m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:05 am - 9:05 am
KUL
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SFO
41h 00m
1 stop
$966China Eastern
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 27
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 1:30 am
SFO
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KUL
21h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:50 pm - 10:15 pm
KUL
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SFO
19h 25m
1 stop
$968Cathay Pacific
Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 12:55 am
SFO
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KUL
21h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 9:00 am
KUL
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SFO
33h 00m
1 stop
$970Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 12:05 am
SFO
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KUL
20h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 11:05 am
KUL
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SFO
27h 40m
1 stop
$971Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Sep 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 5:25 pm
SFO
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KUL
38h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 9:50 am
KUL
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SFO
54h 40m
2 stops
$972Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 28
ANA Logo
1:10 am - 6:00 am
SFO
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KUL
37h 50m
1 stop
ANA Logo
8:05 am - 10:15 am
KUL
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
$976ANA
Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 29
ANA Logo
12:03 pm - 6:00 am
SFO
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KUL
26h 57m
2 stops
ANA Logo
8:05 am - 10:15 am
KUL
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
$980ANA
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 5:00 pm
SFO
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KUL
25h 25m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
8:05 am - 8:40 pm
KUL
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SFO
27h 35m
1 stop
$981China Southern
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport departing in August.

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 October, where tickets cost $744 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,584 and $1,503 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 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$388
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 55% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport was $388 for a one-way ticket and $964 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 $1,530 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 $1,308 and an overall rating of 8.5.

  • 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.
8.5
EVA AirOverall score based on 1484 reviews
8.4Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.7Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.1Food
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Premium Economy seats were more comfortable than other airlines I have recently been on. Great staff. Food was unremarkable.

8.0 ExcellentJack, Feb 2026
SFO - TPE
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Premium Economy seats were more comfortable than other airlines I have recently been on. Great staff. Food was unremarkable.

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

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

The app was awful. No accurate info. Paying for internet is a negative (Delta is free). The crew was very nice for the most part although you are not guaranteed to get good service. Some crew would ignore requests for things as simple as a cup of water if you were sleeping when the first serving was made. Food was great. Male crew member was exceptionally kind and responsive.

The employees were professional and efficient. I consider myself a traveler but have trouble with the international fare served on airplanes. I admit Americans buy their food in the supermarket and we typically don’t eat the ligaments and cartilage. I know that is whiny but as I age, I dislike it more. At least things weren’t covered in cheese. The desserts are terrible! My neighbor didn’t eat her bread so I asked if I could have it. First time for everything but had been traveling a total of 27 hours and was hungry.

The night flight was only 2/3 full, which is always a plus. Room to stretch out for sleeping. Gracious stewardesses, attentive, and slim/attractive (which is rare these days). Good food, and curtesy wine.with meals. Comfortable seats and decent leg room (economy class)

Overall the flight was what might be expected for a long haul flight to Asia in economy class. The cabin crew was attentive and the food was good. Boarding was fairly fast and easy. The one thing I found frustrating was the EVA app. It is terrible. Trying to do anything on it was almost impossible.

EVA would not help with ticket issue since they were purchased through a travel agency. Even though it was EVA ticket stock. Travel agency Budget Air didn't reissue ticket after airline change which I didn’t learn until trying to checkin on Christmas Day and there was no contact number for the agency to help. I will never use Budget Air to purchase flight again and disappointed in EVA’s refusal to help. Thankfully just under 12 hrs before departure someone from the agency was available to reissue tickets. I was starting to think we would not be flying and the stress trying to resolve was completely unacceptable.

seamless check in/ friendly staff, food is good, always love flying Eva Air

Very uncomfortable and crowded seats in economy. Flight attendant refused request to move to nearby unused seat with more legroom because “It was more money for that seat”. It was also near impossible to reach airline directly by phone. Waits upwards of an hour and not very helpful customer service representatives after long wait. Cannot recommend this airline.

The food was terrible and totally inedible. If you are flying with ANA/United bring your own food it was a long flight to be hingry

When I checked in, it printed two bag tags. The helper said they would cancel the other. They canceled both and my bag was left behind

I originally thought I was booking with ANA airlines and didn't see "operated by United" until the day of. I even thought the United check-in update was a scam so ended up checking in 3 hours before the flight, causing separate seating and uncomfortable middle seats.

I was charged $200 for a 2nd checked bag, which is unreasonably high and feels like price gouging. Other than that the experience was excellent.

I would prefer to fly with Japanese airlines over American ones. They have better food and service overall

Checking in via an alliance partner, even a foreign one should get TSA Precheck printed on your boarding pass. The paper copy issued by ANA didn’t show it. I couldn’t get my digital copy due to some technical issue arising because I checked in with ANA. The kiosks at SFO similarly threw an error. The only way I could have gotten a new copy of my boarding pass was from the UA counter and lines were nearly as long as TSA so I bit the bullet and went through the regular TSA line. If UA wants my business, they need to improve that process.

The crew was very nice and polite. They made sure everybody got their meal and drinks. Even the economy class had a very adequate leg room for someone that is over 6 foot tall.

The crew was amazing, really friendly and efficient. One of the best flights I have ever been on. They made the long flight comfortable and I noticed there were two birthdays on the flight. They gave to customers birthday cards and wished them a happy birthday. That was very nice to see.

Domestic flight, 1hr 20mins from SFO to LAX, which takes about probably 40-30mins on air.

Fast boarding. Cabin temperature was a bit warm, but I guess this is the standard in ANA. The Room seats are spacious, but not long enough for me.

I had selected seats together for my family of three when I first booked my tickets in February. However, I realized only when I checked in at the airport that the seats I had selected were no longer assigned to us and we were completely scattered across three different middle seats instead of being seated together! After requesting the Singapore staff to have us seated together on a full flight, they managed to find something but it was right next to the rest rooms and the whole journey of 15+ hours was really unpleasant. They said that the seat selection isn't locked and the airline can reallocate the seats anytime. No one ever told us this and it was a terribly unpleasant surprise. Will avoid Kayak/underpricer and Singapore in future

Very concerned with guest comforts going out of their way to accommodate special dietary needs when the guests hadn’t pre-ordered.

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

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.

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

On time boarding I would like to see ground hostess to help transit customers to direct them to the right terminal and boarding gate. Last night, all the transit customers on SQ484 arriving Singapore had to merry go round to look for terminal and boarding gate to board SQ128 transit to KL Malaysia. We went to Terminal 3 taking the Skytrain to T3 and back to T3 to get out to look for different Skytrain to T2. On arrival t2, we had to go round to ask which boarding gate to KL. We only had 5 minutes to make to the boarding time at 6:55pm but we already spent more than 30 minutes running around to find the boarding gate. We were late at the boarding gate.

Leg room and flight sound insulation is very bad. They broke 3 of my bags with bad handling

I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

People were so nice! Economy seats were small and cramped feeling for me. I’m slender and 6 feet tall

The singapore airline now compared before covid, I like the service before covid. SQ was the best of all airlines but now I am going to look for different airline if I am travelling in asia.

Very attentive crews Flight was very smooth and safe Only little disappointment was the slight delay of departure (~30 minutes ) which rarely happen with CX flights

Not at all satisfactory. I had stomach upsets after taking food. Quality of Asian vegetarian meal was awful. Further there was no snacks/ fruits/ biscuits available as in between snacks.. only peanuts and pitzels.. except courteous staff rest of my experience was far from satisfactory

Staff was very courteous. Plane was clean and quite spacious even in the last rows. Veg food could have been better.

The flight from Hong Kong to Hyderabad didn’t have any power points to charge my mobile. Given we are no longer allowed to use power banks, giving customers the ability to charge even on short flights is critical part of the overall experience.

when i ask for help all the crew members had a look like why are you calling me? very terse and rude.

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage and don’t want to reimburse for the basis items. Pathetic customer service

Bathroom was not cleaned as often as other airlines does. It was gross for a less than full flight capacity.

While I was in great pain, the seat was sufficiently comfortable to allow me to rest and not be in so much pain.

Flight crew was especially thoughtful and attentive, made sure our seats were comfortable so we could rest on the long flight

No extra snacks were available. Meals quality is terrible. Crew was not friendly.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

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