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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

SFO — KUL
24 Nov — 1 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

RM 3,626
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (RM 2,784 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (RM 1,046 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

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

Booking 85 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (average of RM 3,242). Flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 7,096). 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air and Cathay Pacific 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,218 reviews
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Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

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!
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,218 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,218 reviews
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Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

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!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,525 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,218 reviews
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Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

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!

Related info for your journey

  • 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 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?

    Flying on Korean Air is currently your cheapest option to Kuala Lumpur, with prices starting at RM 3,414. Another option worth looking into is Cathay Pacific, starting at RM 3,430 round trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (average of RM 3,242). Flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 7,096). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Korean AirCheapestRM 3,414AverageRM 3,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestRM 3,430AverageRM 3,998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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