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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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur.
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Singapore Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 9:10 pmSFO-KUL
18h 40m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 7:50 amKUL-SFO
27h 20m1 stop
$629Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Nov 11
Philippine Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 3:25 pmSFO-KUL
24h 30m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 8:50 pmKUL-SFO
23h 25m1 stop
$659Philippine Airlines
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Sun, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 10
Philippine Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 3:25 pmSFO-KUL
24h 30m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 8:50 pmKUL-SFO
33h 35m1 stop
$683Philippine Airlines
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Sun, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 6:00 amSFO-KUL
37h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 9:30 amKUL-SFO
34h 15m1 stop
$717United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:00 amSFO-KUL
33h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 9:30 amKUL-SFO
34h 15m1 stop
$722United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 8
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:05 am - 4:40 pmSFO-KUL
25h 35m1 stop
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8:10 am - 11:30 amKUL-SFO
18h 20m1 stop
$726Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 10
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:05 am - 12:05 pmSFO-KUL
21h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:10 am - 11:15 amKUL-SFO
18h 05m1 stop
$776Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 13
STARLUX Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 4:10 pmSFO-KUL
24h 20m1 stop
STARLUX Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 8:30 pmKUL-SFO
18h 20m1 stop
$893STARLUX Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 11
China Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 1:15 pmSFO-KUL
21h 10m1 stop
China Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 6:50 pmKUL-SFO
20h 15m1 stop
$947China Airlines
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Fri, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 4
STARLUX Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 4:10 pmSFO-KUL
24h 20m1 stop
STARLUX Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 9:00 pmKUL-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
$985STARLUX Airlines
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Thu, Jul 31 - Sat, Aug 16
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur flights

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 round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Kuala Lumpur, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 September, where tickets cost $779 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,545 and $1,461 respectively.

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

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, 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$414
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

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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 $414 for a one-way ticket and $629 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur, with Star Alliance 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.

Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

 
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? 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.
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STARLUX AirlinesOverall score based on 164 reviews
9.3Crew
9.0Boarding
8.9Food
9.0Comfort
9.0Entertainment
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Very pleasant overall, although the movie selection could have been better.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025TPE - SFO
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Very pleasant overall, although the movie selection could have been better.

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety.

I usually have ear problems when planes land. But the landing was so smooth I didn’t even notice it landing! The service was excellent!

the aircraft was fine and new. The crews can have better training. Their operations are not as smooth as EVA's. They are VERY stingy with drinking water. Throughout the entire flight, no one offered me any water and snacks. I still prefer EVA after trying out Starlux initially with lots of excitement and expectations.

Everything was smooth and professional. They could improve the raw vegan meal with fresher offerings, but otherwise they are now my favorite way to fly to Asia.

Leg space is small. Need more room for long flight.

Leg space is too small. Need to increase space for long flight.

Amazing!!! It really is good! The seats do go back far to relax so if you don’t like the person to go back, just adjust and go back and everyone goes back to settle and be comfy. Enjoy few free drinks and the little amenities they provide.

This Airline is really good! Better than Eva air for sure and more luxury. I really liked all the small details and amenities plus it really is free alcohol!

The crew services, the flight, the updates and our experience was awesome. Thank you.

Staff was so nice and very helpful with directions aswell!

Most relaxing long distance flight I have been on. And I have flown on many.

It was our first time flying with China Airlines and had a very nice experience. The airline staff & crews both on the ground and air were very nice. Food on the plane was very good. Will recommend it to family and friends.

I don’t think I’ll be flying them again. Tight seats, no flowing air or air nozzles that you can turn air on you, for those who could have motion sickness this would be your worst nightmare. The pilot was great and experienced (which is what you want when flying 12 hours) overall I’m thankful knowledgeable pilots!

My ticket did not indication which group I was in for boarding; the gate attended help me

staff are super nice and effiecient! It was a very comfortable and relaxing flight

Didn't like on this return inbound flights (from Hong Kong to Vancouver) Outbound to the Hong Kong was good.

I did not take the flight, tried to cancel it right after I booked it, but was unable to reach anyone. I blame Kayak for this situation because they sent the booking through another company and I was unable to get anyone to talk to me about the situation. I had to just take the hit and pay for another flight through Cathay Pacific, which was wonderful. I will never use Kayak again. (I bet they don’t post this review!) I’ll just post about them on social media sites. I don’t want anyone to have to go through the hassle and expense I dealt with.

Airline itself is great. While food was being taken off of my tray my beer spilled which was a total accident and I wasn’t upset about that, what was frustrating was I had to ask for towels to clean up and wipe my leg. It would have been left as is if I hadn’t.

Unable to set seat assignment. Got a call from presumably “China airlines representative” but was asking for an exorbitant amount for the seat assignment. Was traveling as a family end up being assigned to different seats as a result. Will never use underpricer again.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

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

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

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.

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

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.

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

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

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

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!

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

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.

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

Highly impressive. On time. Smooth and fast boarding and disembarkment. Really great service

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

flight delayed 45 mins - missed connection - 1 hr layover became 8 hr layover waiting for next flight -

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

For an 8.5 hour flight the service on board lacked a bit. Service start was slow, the food was worse than usual and they skipped the snack they were supposed to deliver before landing.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Checkin was painful and slow! Lady didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t explain the delay. Seemed ahe couldnt see the computer scree and we couldn’t hear her talk through her mask.

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