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$363+ Cheap flights from California to Kuala Lumpur

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KUL
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kuala Lumpur

Cheapest flights from California to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 8/1512:30 pm
LAX
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KUL
1 stop39h 45m
China Eastern
Sat 8/2912:05 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/28$687
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1310:25 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop25h 35m
Air China
Mon 11/1612:20 am
KUL
-
LAX
2 stops33h 40m
Air China
Deal found 7/24$690
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/178:55 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/2612:20 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$693
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2811:30 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop21h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 10/65:40 pm
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop19h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/27$696
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/91:25 am
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop19h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 9/211:10 pm
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/26$698
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1412:30 pm
LAX
-
KUL
2 stops35h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 8/291:55 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop23h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/28$699
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 9/2911:30 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop29h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 10/58:55 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop27h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/25$704
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 9/3011:30 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop25h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 10/58:55 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop27h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/25$705
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1011:50 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop31h 00m
Korean Air
Wed 9/3011:20 pm
KUL
-
LAX
2 stops31h 03m
Korean Air
Deal found 7/26$706
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2811:30 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop29h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 10/911:00 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/25$707
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2411:25 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop32h 35m
Air China
Wed 9/212:15 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop34h 55m
Air China
Deal found 7/23$708
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3111:50 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop24h 50m
China Southern
Fri 9/111:20 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop33h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 7/28$709

Find flight deals from California to Kuala Lumpur

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Kuala Lumpur flight deals. Data was last updated July 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$687
(Ovago)

One-way from

$363
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$977
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Kuala Lumpur 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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Kuala Lumpur that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Sun 1/24

9:35 pm-6:45 am

2 stops41h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 2/28

2:15 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$791

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/30

6:56 pm-6:00 am

2 stops44h 04m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/5

2:15 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop39h 55m

$791

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Mon 9/28

7:40 am-12:05 am

2 stops25h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/9

7:15 am-11:00 am

1 stop18h 45m

$801

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Sat 1/9

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops26h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/27

8:05 am-6:01 pm

2 stops25h 56m

$803

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Mon 9/7

3:10 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/22

11:20 pm-3:23 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$805

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

7:35 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/30

11:20 pm-8:27 pm

2 stops36h 07m

$812

OntarioKuala Lumpur

ONT - KUL

ONTKUL

Ontario

Thu 8/20

6:20 am-9:50 pm

2 stops48h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/8

11:20 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$812

OntarioKuala Lumpur

ONT - KUL

ONTKUL

Ontario

Wed 8/26

6:20 am-9:50 pm

2 stops48h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/8

11:20 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$812

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Fri 8/21

3:10 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/6

11:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop25h 20m

$813

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

3:10 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 9/12

11:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop25h 20m

$813

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Best time to book a flight from California to Kuala Lumpur

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Kuala Lumpur

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Kuala Lumpur?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kuala Lumpur (average of $705). Flying from California to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,480). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Kuala Lumpur?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Kuala Lumpur flights typically cost between $703 and $923 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $687 on China Eastern (Aug 15-Aug 29).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Kuala Lumpur?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Kuala Lumpur, you should look to book at least 36 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from California to Kuala Lumpur?

    For as low as $857, United Airlines can have you in Kuala Lumpur from California in 23h 50m. The distance between California and Kuala Lumpur is about 8831 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Kuala Lumpur one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $168 on Philippine Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $289 and XiamenAir from $303 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Kuala Lumpur?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Kuala Lumpur Intl, San Francisco - Kuala Lumpur Intl or Ontario - Kuala Lumpur Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Kuala Lumpur.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Kuala Lumpur?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Kuala Lumpur 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 California to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kuala Lumpur (average of $705). Flying from California to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,480). 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 California to Kuala Lumpur

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Kuala Lumpur. 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$507Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$525Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$562Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$576Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$579Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$589Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ANACheapest$602Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$608Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$625Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$635Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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