How long is the flight from Malaysia to San Francisco?

Departing from Malaysia to San Francisco will take you 18h 25m. Malaysia and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 13509 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Malaysia to San Francisco one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Malaysia to San Francisco are STARLUX Airlines (RM 2,192), China Airlines (RM 2,298), and Cathay Pacific (RM 2,603).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Malaysia to San Francisco?

While some choose either Kuala Lumpur Subang - San Francisco or Penang Intl - San Francisco, Kuala Lumpur Intl - San Francisco is the most popular route from Malaysia to San Francisco.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Malaysia to San Francisco?

When booking a flight from Malaysia to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on EVA Air, China Airlines or Cathay Pacific as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MY to SFO?

When flying from Malaysia to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Malaysia?

If you book a flight to San Francisco from Malaysia, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 17.7 km from the centre of San Francisco.

Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to San Francisco?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to San Francisco?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	RM 2,942
One-way from	RM 1,852
Popular in	July
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Average price	RM 3,778

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to San Francisco (average of RM 3,815). Flying from Malaysia to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 4,647). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Malaysia to San Francisco?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Malaysia to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with STARLUX Airlines,EVA Air, andChina Airlines from Malaysia to San Francisco. 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.

STARLUX Airlines

8.7

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

TPE - CRK

Communication from other airlines. They were not aware that my connecting flight was late. I booked everything here but no one took care of it by checking.

STARLUX Airlines

8.7

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STARLUX Airlines

8.7

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8.0

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

TPE - CRK

Communication from other airlines. They were not aware that my connecting flight was late. I booked everything here but no one took care of it by checking.

EVA Air

8.5

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8.7

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8.0

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

TPE - CRK

Communication from other airlines. They were not aware that my connecting flight was late. I booked everything here but no one took care of it by checking.

China Airlines

8.3

Very Good

847 reviews

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8.7

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1 / 15

8.0

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

TPE - CRK

Communication from other airlines. They were not aware that my connecting flight was late. I booked everything here but no one took care of it by checking.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,620 reviews

STARLUX Airlines

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1 / 15

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

TPE - CRK

Communication from other airlines. They were not aware that my connecting flight was late. I booked everything here but no one took care of it by checking.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

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1,506 reviews

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

TPE - CRK

Communication from other airlines. They were not aware that my connecting flight was late. I booked everything here but no one took care of it by checking.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Malaysia?
If you book a flight to San Francisco from Malaysia, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 17.7 km from the centre of San Francisco.
How long is the flight from Malaysia to San Francisco?
Departing from Malaysia to San Francisco will take you 18h 25m. Malaysia and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 13509 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Malaysia to San Francisco one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Malaysia to San Francisco are STARLUX Airlines (RM 2,192), China Airlines (RM 2,298), and Cathay Pacific (RM 2,603).
What are the most popular routes from Malaysia to San Francisco?
While some choose either Kuala Lumpur Subang - San Francisco or Penang Intl - San Francisco, Kuala Lumpur Intl - San Francisco is the most popular route from Malaysia to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia to San Francisco 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 Malaysia to San Francisco?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to San Francisco (average of RM 3,815). Flying from Malaysia to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 4,647). 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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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Malaysia to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with STARLUX Airlines,EVA Air, andChina Airlines from Malaysia to San Francisco. 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.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Malaysia?

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What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Malaysia to San Francisco one-way?

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Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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