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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Malaysia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur3 stops$948
Penang
Penang1 stop$722
Langkawi
Langkawi1 stop$1,421
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu1 stop$836
Kuching
Kuching2 stops$943
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru2 stops$1,392
Sandakan
Sandakan2 stops$1,597
Tawau
Tawau2 stops$1,709
Sibu
Sibu1 stop$1,770
Kuantan
Kuantan2 stops$1,496
Bintulu
Bintulu2 stops$1,803
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur3 stops$948
Penang
Penang1 stop$722
Langkawi
Langkawi1 stop$1,421
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu1 stop$836
Kuching
Kuching2 stops$943
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru2 stops$1,392
Sandakan
Sandakan2 stops$1,597
Tawau
Tawau2 stops$1,709
Sibu
Sibu1 stop$1,770
Kuantan
Kuantan2 stops$1,496
Bintulu
Bintulu2 stops$1,803

Book Cheap San Francisco to Malaysia Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Malaysia 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Malaysia

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Oct 13
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 5:20 pm
SFO
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PEN
38h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 9:50 am
PEN
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SFO
27h 25m
1 stop
$722Singapore Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 13
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 11:00 am
SFO
-
PEN
32h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 9:50 am
PEN
-
SFO
27h 25m
1 stop
$726Singapore Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Oct 11
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 7:30 am
SFO
-
PEN
28h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:30 am - 9:05 am
PEN
-
SFO
39h 35m
1 stop
$786China Eastern
Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Oct 11
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 7:30 am
SFO
-
PEN
28h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:30 am - 9:05 am
PEN
-
SFO
39h 35m
1 stop
$786China Eastern
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 7:05 pm
SFO
-
PEN
28h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 9:15 pm
PEN
-
SFO
24h 15m
1 stop
$844Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 31
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 7:05 pm
SFO
-
PEN
28h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:50 am - 9:15 pm
PEN
-
SFO
29h 25m
1 stop
$845Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Oct 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 12:30 am
SFO
-
BKI
21h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 9:05 am
BKI
-
SFO
22h 35m
1 stop
$926Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 7:35 am
SFO
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KCH
28h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 10:35 am
KCH
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SFO
27h 20m
2 stops
$943Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 8
ANA Logo
12:29 pm - 6:00 am
SFO
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KUL
26h 31m
2 stops
ANA Logo
7:15 am - 10:30 am
KUL
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SFO
18h 15m
1 stop
$959ANA
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 19
ANA Logo
12:28 pm - 6:00 am
SFO
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KUL
26h 32m
2 stops
ANA Logo
7:15 am - 10:52 pm
KUL
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SFO
30h 37m
2 stops
$964ANA
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Malaysia flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Malaysia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Malaysia, 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 Malaysia is September, when tickets cost $785 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,606 and $1,483 respectively.

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

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 Malaysia, 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 Malaysia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$384
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 35% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport

FAQs - booking Malaysia flights

  • Do I need to get a visa before I fly from San Francisco to Malaysia?

    If you plan on traveling to Malaysia for either business or tourism purposes, there is no need to get a visa so long as you do not intend to stay in the country for more than 90 days. When you arrive in the country, immigration officials will put a stamp, which is also known as a social visit pass, inside of your passport, verifying your stay for 90 days.

  • Are there other airports in the San Francisco area I could use for a flight to Malaysia?

    One option that is just a short distance to the south of San Francisco International Airport is the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). From here, you can travel on a one-stop flight that utilizes ZIPAIR and ANA and has a layover at Narita International Airport (NRT) before arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. You could also travel from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport using a two-stop flight that utilizes Alaska Air and Eva here and has layovers at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).

  • What should I know about child car seat laws before I leave my arrival airport in Malaysia?

    Children up to the age of 18 months old must travel in a rear-facing car seat, and then until the age of four, they must travel in any forward-facing car seat. After that, children up to seven years old need to travel in a booster seat, and then until the age of 12 years old or a height of 53 in. need to travel with a booster cushion.

  • What are the benefits of upgrading to first class on Singapore Airlines?

    Upgrading to first class with Singapore Airlines offers an unparalleled travel experience. Passengers enjoy luxurious, spacious cabins, gourmet dining curated by renowned chefs, and exceptional personalized service. With priority boarding and exclusive lounge access, the journey becomes seamless. The amenity kit, fine wines, and a lay-flat bed enhance comfort, ensuring a restful and indulgent flight.

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

    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 Malaysia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia 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 Malaysia?

    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 from San Francisco to Malaysia with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Malaysia

  • One of the most popular airport destinations in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). From San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you can travel here on a one-stop flight utilizing Singapore Airlines with a layover at Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN).
  • If your final destination in Malaysia is the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), one of the quickest ways you could get here from San Francisco International Airport is to travel on a one-stop flight utilizing United Airlines and Air Asia with a layover at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
  • If you are traveling early in the morning to Malaysia from San Francisco International Airport, you might want to stay at the Grand Hyatt at SFO, which offers a direct connection to all of the terminal buildings at the airport.
  • Passengers looking to make their way to Penang International Airport (PEN) from San Francisco International Airport can easily do so on a one-stop flight offered by Cathy Pacific that has a layover at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
  • When flying aboard Cathay Pacific to Malaysia from San Francisco International Airport, you should know that this airport offers one of its lounge locations inside the International Terminal.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Malaysia

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