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$307+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)

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SFO — KUL
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$642
(oojo)

One-way from

$307
(Trip.com)

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October

Average price

$973
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/911:30 amSFO - KUL
1 stop18h 40mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/276:30 pmKUL - SFO
1 stop29h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/15$642
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2110:00 pmSFO - KUL
1 stop31h 55mAir India
Tue 11/188:05 amKUL - SFO
1 stop25h 15mAir India
Deal found 8/15$652
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/911:30 amSFO - KUL
1 stop18h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sun 10/198:40 pmKUL - SFO
1 stop28h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/14$654
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/111:55 pmSFO - KUL
1 stop20h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 10/42:15 amKUL - SFO
1 stop33h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 8/14$656
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2710:40 amSFO - KUL
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/199:50 pmKUL - SFO
1 stop26h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/16$657
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/210:00 amSFO - KUL
1 stop43h 55mAir India
Tue 9/168:05 amKUL - SFO
1 stop37h 55mAir India
Deal found 8/15$658
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1211:55 pmSFO - KUL
1 stop24h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 11/1811:45 amKUL - SFO
1 stop23h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 8/14$660
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/19:30 pmSFO - KUL
1 stop32h 25mAir India
Fri 11/78:05 amKUL - SFO
1 stop37h 55mAir India
Deal found 8/15$665
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/911:55 pmSFO - KUL
1 stop34h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 10/262:25 amKUL - SFO
1 stop33h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 8/15$674
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Sun 9/141:05 amSFO - KUL
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/218:10 amKUL - SFO
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/15$676
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:15 amSFO - KUL
1 stop42h 40mAir India
Tue 11/258:05 amKUL - SFO
1 stop25h 15mAir India
Deal found 8/15$677
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1312:55 pmSFO - KUL
1 stop40h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/185:50 pmKUL - SFO
1 stop19h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/15$678

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport that are best for you.

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San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

10:15 am-8:55 pm

1 stop42h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/10

8:05 am-6:20 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$646

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

10:40 am-9:05 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/19

9:50 pm-7:50 am

1 stop26h 00m

$657

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

1:05 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/30

5:40 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$681

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

11:55 pm-11:20 am

1 stop20h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/30

4:15 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$692

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

10:50 am-10:20 am

1 stop31h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 12/8

8:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop28h 45m

$694

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

10:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop19h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/20

6:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$694

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

11:30 am-8:05 am

1 stop29h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 11/2

5:00 pm-7:50 am

1 stop30h 50m

$694

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Thu 11/20

10:50 am-10:20 am

1 stop31h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 12/15

8:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop28h 45m

$694

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Thu 11/20

10:50 am-10:20 am

1 stop31h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 12/8

8:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop28h 45m

$694

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

10:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop19h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/26

6:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$694

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kuala Lumpur Intl from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of $967). Flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,421). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 16, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $566.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 48m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Reviews last updated August 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, China Airlines, and Singapore Airlines from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,233 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,233 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,233 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
762 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,233 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,347 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,233 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
968 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,233 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,233 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 12 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air India ($562), China Southern ($602), and Singapore Airlines ($617) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. Air India is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights have a layover in Singapore most of the time. Hong Kong sees the next most layovers on San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Singapore?

    Most Singapore visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Geylang Serai New Market. Travelers on a layover in Singapore can visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Geylang Serai New Market, by traveling 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 6.9 mi, respectively after landing at Singapore Changi. Those landing in Singapore looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $92 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Hong Kong?

    The majority of Hong Kong visitors spend their time at Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market are located about 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights?

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport layover in Tokyo least frequently. Taipei City follows Tokyo in terms of the least common layover location on San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of $967). Flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,421). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$562Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China SouthernCheapest$602Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$617Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$648Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$658Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Cathay PacificCheapest$747Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$749Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$760Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$768Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China AirlinesCheapest$866Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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