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

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to KUL flight in 2021: compare San Francisco to Malaysia flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Malaysia.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Malaysia, book at least 23 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 6% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $735 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $788.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Malaysia?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Malaysia. Flights to Malaysia from San Francisco in February are about $761 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $566.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Malaysia (SFO - MY)?

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.

Cheap flights from San Francisco to Malaysia in December, January 2022

The best prices found for SFO to Malaysia flights for December, January

27 Jan - 14 Feb

$743pp

SFO

San Francisco

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

SFO

San Francisco

30 Dec - 14 Jan

$758pp

SFO

San Francisco

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

SFO

San Francisco

11 Jan - 1 Mar

$773pp

SFO

San Francisco

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Singapore Airlines

3 STOPS

SFO

San Francisco

San Francisco to Malaysia 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Malaysia from San Francisco found for this year

9 Dec - 27 Dec

$743pp

SFO

San Francisco

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

SFO

San Francisco

30 Dec - 14 Jan

$758pp

SFO

San Francisco

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

SFO

San Francisco

14 Dec - 16 Feb

$791pp

SFO

San Francisco

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

SFO

San Francisco

Last minute flights from San Francisco to Malaysia

Late deals on round-trip flights to Malaysia from San Francisco, departing today and this week

9 Dec - 27 Dec

$743pp

SFO

San Francisco

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

SFO

San Francisco

11 Dec - 24 Dec

$863pp

SFO

San Francisco

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

SFO

San Francisco

11 Dec - 17 Jan

$885pp

SFO

San Francisco

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

KUL

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Singapore Airlines

2 STOPS

SFO

San Francisco

One-way flights to Malaysia from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Malaysia

7:01 am - 1:10 pm

Japan Airlines

2 Stops

62h 09m

SFO - KUL

$535

FlightNetwork

7:25 am - 6:20 pm

Multiple Airlines

2 Stops

42h 55m

SFO - BKI

$545

SmartFares

1:15 pm - 12:25 pm

Turkish Airlines

1 Stop

31h 10m

SFO - KUL

$587

Related info for your journey

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Flight FAQs

From San Francisco to Malaysia

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.

Which airlines flying from San Francisco to Malaysia have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, and Cathay Pacific flying from San Francisco to Malaysia have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Malaysia for under $800 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Malaysia for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Singapore Airlines for just $705, but on average you can expect to pay $763.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Malaysia for under $800?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Malaysia within the next 7 days for less than $800.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $437. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Malaysia for a low price.

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Malaysia?

While on average a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia is generally $1,319, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $337. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Kuala Lumpur Intl), you can expect to pay $705 for that flight.

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 - Ipoh or San Francisco - Penang Intl as they are the most popular.

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

When booking a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, EVA Air or Air China as they are the most popular for this route.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Malaysia from San Francisco?

Information is based on travel restrictions from San Francisco to Malaysia

Most visitors from San Francisco will not be allowed to enter Malaysia.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Malaysia.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering Malaysia.

Do I need a test to fly back to San Francisco from Malaysia?

Returning to San Francisco from Malaysia

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Malaysia must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to San Francisco.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Malaysia are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.

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Destination points for flights from San Francisco to Malaysia

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Destination information for Malaysia

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from San Francisco to Malaysia.

$1 = RM 4.21

Airports servicing San Francisco

San Francisco (SFO)

Airports servicing

Bario (BBN)

Bakalalan (BKM)

Bintulu (BTU)

Ipoh (IPH)

Senai (JHB)

Kota Bharu (KBR)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
China Southern	$395	$844	No cancel fee	69%
China Eastern	$473	$729	No cancel fee	62%	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by China Eastern. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
American Airlines	$533	$787	No cancel fee	71%
Air China	$542	$768	No cancel fee	67%
Cathay Pacific	$567	$1,169	No cancel fee	72%
United Airlines	$580	$803	No cancel fee	69%
ANA	$589	$878	No cancel fee	80%
Singapore Airlines	$589	$1,197	No cancel fee	81%
Philippine Airlines	$614	$820	No cancel fee	60%
Korean Air	$628	$1,023	No cancel fee	81%