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$379+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Malaysia

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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KUL
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Malaysia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Malaysia flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$728
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$379
(United)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,039
From San Francisco to Malaysia
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Malaysia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Malaysia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/212:00 pmSFO - PEN
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 6/138:30 amPEN - SFO
1 stop39h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/30$728
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/212:00 pmSFO - PEN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/138:30 amPEN - SFO
1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$753
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/271:05 amSFO - KUL
1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/145:40 pmKUL - SFO
1 stop20h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1$778
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/311:35 pmSFO - KUL
2 stops41h 15mDelta
Sun 9/1411:10 pmKUL - SFO
2 stops37h 48mDelta
Deal found 5/1$779
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 9/2711:55 pmSFO - KUL
1 stop20h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 11/1412:45 amKUL - SFO
1 stop35h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/1$780
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2810:55 pmSFO - KUL
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/168:40 pmKUL - SFO
1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$781
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/1112:40 pmSFO - KUL
1 stop42h 10mKorean Air
Fri 5/2311:20 pmKUL - SFO
1 stop26h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 4/30$799
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/110:45 amSFO - KUL
1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/137:15 amKUL - SFO
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$806
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 8/3010:50 pmSFO - KUL
1 stop28h 35mVietnam Airlines
Tue 9/167:25 pmKUL - SFO
1 stop38h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 5/1$810
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3112:40 pmSFO - KUL
1 stop20h 15mANA
Sun 9/142:15 pmKUL - SFO
2 stops23h 45mANA
Deal found 5/1$813
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 9/2611:30 amSFO - PEN
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sat 10/259:25 pmPEN - SFO
1 stop26h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/30$847
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/288:58 amSFO - KUL
2 stops24h 57mChina Eastern
Wed 6/48:05 pmKUL - SFO
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/30$850

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Malaysia 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Malaysia that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Malaysia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

12:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop28h 30m

Penang Intl

Fri 6/13

8:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop39h 35m

$728

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

12:00 pm-9:05 am

2 stops30h 05m

Penang Intl

Fri 6/13

8:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop39h 35m

$753

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

1:05 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/14

5:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$778

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

1:35 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/14

11:10 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops37h 48m

$779

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

11:55 pm-11:20 am

1 stop20h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 11/14

12:45 am-8:15 pm

1 stop35h 30m

$780

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

10:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/15

8:40 pm-9:15 am

1 stop27h 35m

$781

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

12:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop42h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/23

11:20 pm-10:40 am

1 stop26h 20m

$799

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

10:50 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop28h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/16

7:25 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$810

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

12:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/14

2:15 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$813

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

11:30 am-9:25 am

1 stop30h 55m

Penang Intl

Sat 10/25

9:25 pm-8:50 am

1 stop26h 25m

$847

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia (average of $969). Flying from San Francisco to Malaysia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). 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 MY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Malaysia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Malaysia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Malaysia by month

Plan your trip to Malaysia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malaysia ranges from 4.7 - 11.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.0 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Malaysia when rainfall is around 4.7 in.

Temperature in Malaysia by month

Plan your trip to Malaysia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malaysia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Malaysia, such as STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air and Korean Air. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
161 reviews

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
161 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
161 reviews

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
161 reviews

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,068 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
161 reviews

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
161 reviews

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
732 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
161 reviews

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Malaysia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $381. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and ANA, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Malaysia for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Malaysia?

    When deciding which route to take from San Francisco to Malaysia consider San Francisco - Kuala Lumpur Intl, San Francisco - Kuala Lumpur Subang or San Francisco - Penang Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Malaysia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Malaysia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Malaysia 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 Malaysia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia (average of $969). Flying from San Francisco to Malaysia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). 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 Malaysia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Malaysia. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$602Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$648Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$656Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$691Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Cathay PacificCheapest$746Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$766Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$769Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China AirlinesCheapest$870Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EVA AirCheapest$906Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$925Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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