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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur from RM 1,297

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KUL
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 January 2026.

Mon 4/510:00
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops44h 40m
Air India
Fri 29/508:05
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop46h 30m
Air India
Deal found 23/1RM 2,883
Thu 26/311:00
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops29h 00m
Air India
Sat 4/408:05
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop37h 55m
Air India
Deal found 23/1RM 2,895
Sun 15/315:25
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops39h 35m
Air India
Wed 1/422:40
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop31h 55m
Air India
Deal found 23/1RM 2,899
Mon 16/313:00
SFO
-
KUL
3 stops34h 45m
China Eastern
Wed 1/415:40
KUL
-
SFO
2 stops32h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/1RM 2,907
Wed 22/411:00
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop19h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 5/522:00
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1RM 2,915
Wed 28/115:00
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops39h 00m
Air India
Tue 3/208:05
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop44h 20m
Air India
Deal found 23/1RM 2,931
Sat 9/500:35
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop24h 05m
China Southern
Sun 24/518:00
KUL
-
SFO
2 stops41h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 23/1RM 2,947
Mon 26/115:00
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops39h 00m
Air India
Mon 20/408:05
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop46h 30m
Air India
Deal found 23/1RM 2,955
Sun 5/410:00
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops44h 40m
Air India
Mon 13/408:05
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop37h 55m
Air India
Deal found 23/1RM 2,959
Sun 18/1011:45
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop19h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 26/1021:50
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/1RM 2,971
Tue 17/315:25
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops48h 35m
Air India
Sat 4/408:05
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop37h 55m
Air India
Deal found 24/1RM 2,975
Mon 24/813:10
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop41h 40m
Korean Air
Sun 22/1123:55
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 35m
Korean Air
Deal found 23/1RM 2,991

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

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Round-trip from

RM 2,883

One-way from

RM 1,297

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

RM 3,267
Air India
  • Air India
  • 4/5-29/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 91h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (RM 1,872 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (RM 946 potential savings vs. average return price).
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San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

13:00-14:45

3 stops34h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/4

15:40-09:05

3 stops32h 25m

RM 2,907

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

15:25-07:00

2 stops48h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 4/4

08:05-07:00

1 stop37h 55m

RM 2,975

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

12:40-21:50

1 stop42h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 22/4

23:10-10:40

1 stop26h 30m

RM 3,063

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Thu 26/3

11:35-10:20

1 stop31h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 31/3

20:40-20:45

1 stop39h 05m

RM 3,079

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

12:40-22:25

1 stop42h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

23:55-10:30

1 stop25h 35m

RM 3,095

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

10:25-10:15

1 stop32h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/4

16:35-20:45

1 stop19h 10m

RM 3,119

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Tue 10/2

15:00-07:00

2 stops48h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 24/2

23:00-12:25

1 stop29h 25m

RM 3,323

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

22:40-10:15

1 stop20h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 13/4

20:40-20:45

1 stop39h 05m

RM 3,323

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

11:40-22:25

1 stop42h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/3

23:55-10:30

1 stop25h 35m

RM 3,363

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - SZB

SFOSZB

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

11:00-13:10

1 stop35h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 15/4

14:00-09:10

1 stop34h 10m

RM 4,696

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

Booking 12 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (average of RM 2,426). Flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,667). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur. 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. Reviews last updated 25 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,436 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,436 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,436 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers 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 1 airline.

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

    Airlines like China Eastern, Air India, and Korean Air fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur in about 34h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 50m. The distance between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur is about 13626 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?

    Flying on Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kuala Lumpur, with prices starting at RM 3,971.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as RM 1,493. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur for a low price.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur 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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (average of RM 2,426). Flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,667). 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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