What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Tokyo (NRT) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 3,268.

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 13m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 34m.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Korean Air, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in just under 37h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 20m. The distance from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is about 13626 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport ranges from 120.0 - 280.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport when rainfall is around 120.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to 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 Intl Airport as you normally would.

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

San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. It is only a 17.7 km journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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Round-trip from	RM 3,528
One-way from	RM 1,424
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Average price	RM 4,267

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8/11-11/11
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44h 05m total
San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

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30h 35m total
San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

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The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of RM 3,212). Flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 7,353). 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 for a return flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights typically cost between RM 3,743 and RM 4,506 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 3,528 on Philippine Airlines (8 Nov–11 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur Intl

See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air and Cathay Pacific from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Walter,Jul 2026

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It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

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It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

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Walter,Jul 2026

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It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl?
San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. It is only a 17.7 km journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city centre.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?
Korean Air, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in just under 37h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 20m. The distance from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is about 13626 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport round-trip?
Korean Air, at RM 3,391, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Cathay Pacific. Users have found that Korean Air is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of RM 3,212). Flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 7,353). 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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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights typically cost between RM 3,743 and RM 4,506 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 3,528 on Philippine Airlines (8 Nov–11 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Tokyo (NRT) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 3,268.

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 13m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 34m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur Intl

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San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights typically cost between RM 3,743 and RM 4,506 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 3,528 on Philippine Airlines (8 Nov–11 Nov).