Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur from $500

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — KUL
Oct 3 — Oct 101

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to MY1 flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Kuala Lumpur.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$1,000

One-way from

$600
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur
One-way flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

Price

$1,000 - $2,133

KUL

Temperature

80.6 - 82.4 °F

KUL

Rainfall

4.7 - 11 inches

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

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur, book at least 40 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 36% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,278 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,520.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to Kuala Lumpur. Flights to Kuala Lumpur from San Francisco in April are about $1,066 on average during April, but can be found for as low as $700.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (SFO - KUL)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur as you normally would.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

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Cheap EVA Air flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

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Cheap San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SFO to Kuala Lumpur flights for September, October
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San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur from San Francisco found for this year
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One-way flights to Kuala Lumpur from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur
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San FranciscoKuala Lumpur Intl

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

1 stop36h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/16

1 stop26h 50m

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur Intl

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Wed 11/29

1 stop38h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 12/24

1 stop27h 20m

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur Intl

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

1 stop42h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 12/26

1 stop25h 30m

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur Intl

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 10/16

1 stop24h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/22

1 stop22h 25m

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur Intl

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

1 stop42h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 12/25

1 stop25h 30m

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur Intl

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

2 stops27h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/16

1 stop34h 00m

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur Intl

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 11/13

1 stop21h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 12/4

1 stop17h 15m

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur Intl

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 11/12

1 stop21h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/6

1 stop19h 05m

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur Intl

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 11/6

1 stop19h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/15

1 stop23h 40m

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Deals found on 9/27

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, EVA Air and Malaysia Airlines from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews

Overall

9.0

Boarding

9.2

Entertainment

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Nicest airlines. The decor was great and it had the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever experienced. They also clean the bathrooms during the flight.

STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews

Overall

9.0

Boarding

9.2

Entertainment

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Nicest airlines. The decor was great and it had the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever experienced. They also clean the bathrooms during the flight.

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
125 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews

Overall

9.0

Boarding

9.2

Entertainment

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Nicest airlines. The decor was great and it had the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever experienced. They also clean the bathrooms during the flight.

ANA
8.3
Very good
153 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews

Overall

9.0

Boarding

9.2

Entertainment

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Nicest airlines. The decor was great and it had the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever experienced. They also clean the bathrooms during the flight.

Japan Airlines
8.2
Very good
401 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews

Overall

9.0

Boarding

9.2

Entertainment

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Nicest airlines. The decor was great and it had the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever experienced. They also clean the bathrooms during the flight.

Korean Air
8.2
Very good
356 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews

Overall

9.0

Boarding

9.2

Entertainment

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Nicest airlines. The decor was great and it had the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever experienced. They also clean the bathrooms during the flight.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur flights.

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

Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kuala Lumpur from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Kuala Lumpur from 14 different airlines.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur for under $900 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Japan Airlines for just $893, but on average you can expect to pay $933.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur for under $1,100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

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

Japan Airlines, at $893, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Korean Air. Japan Airlines is 16% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur are China Airlines ($500), Philippine Airlines ($549), and Japan Airlines ($623).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

What does SFO to KUL mean?

SFO and KUL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to KUL refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB), Malacca Batu Berendum Airport (MKZ).

Other flights from San Francisco

Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$632Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$693Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Korean AirCheapest$719Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$744Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$748Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapest$750Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$767Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$774Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$778Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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ANACheapest$779Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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