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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from RM 1,448

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KUL
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 August 2026.

Sat 5/1212:00
SFO
-
KUL
3 stops58h 45m
China Eastern
Fri 11/1201:55
KUL
-
SFO
2 stops30h 03m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/7RM 3,879
Mon 24/812:00
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/819:25
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8RM 3,883
Thu 27/801:20
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop28h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 3/902:45
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop35h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 30/7RM 3,887
Tue 15/916:30
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/921:45
KUL
-
SFO
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8RM 3,899
Mon 21/912:29
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops26h 31m
ANA
Thu 8/1007:15
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 15m
ANA
Deal found 3/8RM 3,903
Thu 1/1007:00
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/1007:15
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8RM 3,915
Sun 23/822:50
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop28h 35m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 2/919:25
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop37h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 3/8RM 3,920
Sun 20/900:50
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/919:25
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8RM 3,924
Sun 23/801:40
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop37h 20m
ANA
Mon 31/807:15
KUL
-
SFO
2 stops30h 40m
ANA
Deal found 1/8RM 3,928
Thu 27/812:00
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/819:25
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8RM 3,940
Fri 21/813:10
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop41h 40m
Korean Air
Wed 2/923:20
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 20m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/8RM 3,948

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 August 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 3,879

One-way from

RM 1,448

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

RM 3,870
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 5/12-11/12
  • 5 total stops
  • 88h 48m total
  • San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 25/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 1,439 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 914 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 407,431 searches. Data last updated 3 August 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sat 5/12

12:00-14:45

3 stops58h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 11/12

01:55-15:58

2 stops30h 03m

RM 3,879

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

12:50-21:50

1 stop42h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 10/9

23:20-10:40

1 stop26h 20m

RM 3,948

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Thu 27/8

13:10-21:50

1 stop41h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 3/9

23:20-10:40

1 stop26h 20m

RM 3,948

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 22/11

14:47-22:25

2 stops39h 38m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 11/5

23:20-10:40

1 stop26h 20m

RM 3,969

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Fri 30/10

14:40-22:25

2 stops40h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 24/11

23:55-09:30

1 stop25h 35m

RM 3,973

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sat 23/1

07:15-00:15

2 stops25h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 28/2

14:15-11:15

1 stop37h 00m

RM 3,989
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

10:55-06:00

1 stop28h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 10/9

14:15-22:55

2 stops23h 40m

RM 3,997

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Fri 20/11

11:40-22:25

1 stop42h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/5

23:20-10:40

1 stop26h 20m

RM 4,149
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

12:00-14:20

2 stops35h 20m

RM 1,743

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

12:00-06:05

1 stop27h 05m

RM 1,862

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is 27 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of RM 3,126). Flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,538). 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 typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights typically cost between RM 3,130 and RM 4,067 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 3,879 on China Eastern (5 Dec–11 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur Intl. 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl. Reviews last updated 3 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,436 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,436 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,436 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

Related info for your journey

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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 1 airline has 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?

    China Eastern and Korean Air can get you from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in just under 42h. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 45m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cathay Pacific, at RM 3,302, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 19% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of RM 3,126). Flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,538). 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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Cathay PacificCheapestRM 3,302AverageRM 7,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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