Kuala Lumpur

$392+ 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KUL
May 28 — Jun 41
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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 April 28, 2026.

This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2412:05 am
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop28h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 9/208:55 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/28$645
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/611:30 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop25h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 9/208:55 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/27$683
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/247:30 am
LAX
-
KUL
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/119:15 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$684
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1311:30 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop20h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 11/1811:05 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop23h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/28$689
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2412:30 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop26h 35m
China Eastern
Thu 9/101:55 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop23h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/23$697
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/279:15 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop19h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 10/310:25 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop26h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/23$698
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2811:30 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop23h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 10/910:25 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/27$699
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/119:15 pm
LAX
-
KUL
1 stop25h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 9/298:55 am
KUL
-
LAX
1 stop27h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/27$701
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1311:45 am
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 9/306:35 pm
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop30h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/24$800
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sat 9/1211:45 am
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 9/194:30 pm
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop32h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/25$819
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1211:45 am
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 10/44:30 pm
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop32h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/27$824
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/246:00 am
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/1310:50 pm
KUL
-
SFO
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$840

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 April 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$645
(ScholarTrip)

One-way from

$392
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$770
From California to Kuala Lumpur
One-way flight from California to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 April 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Thu 10/1

11:30 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 10/31

9:50 pm-11:55 am

2 stops29h 05m

$1,130

Las VegasKuala Lumpur

LAS - KUL

LASKUL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/29

6:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops34h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/11

2:40 am-4:45 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$1,144

San JoseKuala Lumpur

SJC - KUL

SJCKUL

San Jose

Wed 9/2

7:15 am-9:50 pm

2 stops47h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/14

11:20 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,195

San JoseKuala Lumpur

SJC - KUL

SJCKUL

San Jose

Tue 9/1

5:45 am-9:50 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/16

11:20 pm-6:17 pm

2 stops33h 57m

$1,195

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

11:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 6/7

11:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop25h 20m

$1,197

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

1:56 pm-6:00 am

2 stops25h 04m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/6

2:15 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$1,199

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Sat 8/1

11:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/2

11:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop25h 20m

$1,202

San JoseKuala Lumpur

SJC - KUL

SJCKUL

San Jose

Sun 8/30

7:00 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/16

11:20 pm-6:17 pm

2 stops33h 57m

$1,202

Santa AnaKuala Lumpur

SNA - KUL

SNAKUL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/11

6:46 am-9:10 pm

2 stops23h 24m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 9/26

8:40 pm-3:21 pm

2 stops33h 41m

$1,210

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

3:59 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops38h 51m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/15

11:20 pm-2:34 pm

2 stops30h 14m

$1,213

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

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 76 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.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kuala Lumpur (average of $452). Flying from California to Kuala Lumpur in January is currently the most expensive (average of $589). 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?

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 $969, China Eastern can have you in Kuala Lumpur from California in 24h 45m. The distance between California and Kuala Lumpur is about 8848 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 $290 and XiamenAir from $303 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kuala Lumpur (average of $452). Flying from California to Kuala Lumpur in January is currently the most expensive (average of $589). 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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$507Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$530Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$562Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$576Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$584Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$588Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$590Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ANACheapest$602Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$632Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$633Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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