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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur from RM 1,470

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KUL
24 May — 31 May1
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 24 April 2026.

Mon 7/912:00
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop21h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 20/920:15
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/4RM 3,153
Mon 21/912:00
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop27h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 20/1001:25
KUL
-
SFO
2 stops46h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/4RM 3,165
Sun 13/911:45
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop29h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 30/918:35
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop30h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/4RM 3,169
Mon 2/1109:40
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop19h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 8/1121:50
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/4RM 3,185
Sat 31/1013:00
SFO
-
KUL
3 stops34h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 15/1115:45
KUL
-
SFO
2 stops33h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/4RM 3,196
Sun 16/810:30
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops44h 10m
Air India
Wed 26/822:40
KUL
-
SFO
2 stops34h 05m
Air India
Deal found 21/4RM 3,228
Tue 25/820:45
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops43h 15m
Air India
Fri 11/922:40
KUL
-
SFO
2 stops34h 05m
Air India
Deal found 21/4RM 3,244
Mon 20/710:30
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops44h 10m
Air India
Tue 28/722:40
KUL
-
SFO
2 stops47h 20m
Air India
Deal found 22/4RM 3,248
Mon 5/1010:30
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops44h 10m
Air India
Tue 3/1123:00
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop29h 25m
Air India
Deal found 20/4RM 3,256
Mon 5/1010:30
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops44h 10m
Air India
Sun 1/1108:05
KUL
-
SFO
1 stop44h 20m
Air India
Deal found 20/4RM 3,280
Tue 2/620:45
SFO
-
KUL
1 stop43h 15m
Air India
Mon 29/608:05
KUL
-
SFO
2 stops37h 55m
Air India
Deal found 21/4RM 3,284
Fri 29/510:30
SFO
-
KUL
2 stops44h 10m
Air India
Sat 13/608:05
KUL
-
SFO
2 stops37h 55m
Air India
Deal found 20/4RM 3,292

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

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Round-trip from

RM 3,153

One-way from

RM 1,470

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

RM 3,232
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 7/9-20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

13:56-06:00

2 stops25h 04m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 6/10

14:15-23:59

2 stops24h 44m

RM 4,753

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

16:55-21:50

2 stops37h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 13/5

23:20-10:53

2 stops50h 33m

RM 4,777

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

12:03-06:00

2 stops26h 57m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 17/9

07:15-10:30

1 stop18h 15m

RM 4,919

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Thu 17/9

06:05-21:50

2 stops48h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 24/9

23:20-19:55

2 stops35h 35m

RM 4,931

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - SZB

SFOSZB

San Francisco

Thu 27/8

17:15-12:00

2 stops27h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Tue 6/10

20:15-09:50

2 stops28h 35m

RM 4,935
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

01:05-13:55

2 stops21h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 31/10

14:40-19:45

2 stops20h 05m

RM 5,018

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

08:55-06:05

2 stops30h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 17/9

15:40-09:05

3 stops56h 25m

RM 5,339

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Wed 8/7

14:30-21:50

2 stops40h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 30/7

23:20-11:00

1 stop26h 40m

RM 5,692

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Wed 17/6

12:40-21:50

1 stop42h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 18/7

23:20-11:00

1 stop26h 40m

RM 5,708

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Thu 18/6

15:45-17:15

1 stop34h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 29/6

07:00-16:40

1 stop96h 40m

RM 5,759

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Booking 11 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 1,866). Flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,943). 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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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?

    Located just 17.7 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 0 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, Korean Air, and Delta fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur in about 25h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 41m. The distance between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur is about 13626 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

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  • 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 1,866). Flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,943). 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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