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      Flight deals from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,399. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Kuala Lumpur.$1,389 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,389, select.
      Kuala Lumpur.$1,399 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,399, select.
      Kuala Lumpur.$1,406 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,406, select.
      Kuala Lumpur.$1,511 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Delta and Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,511, select.
      Kuala Lumpur.$1,625 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with jetBlue and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,625, select.
      Kuala Lumpur.$1,672 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines and China Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,672, select.
      Kuala Lumpur.$1,681 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines and China Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,681, select.
      Kuala Lumpur.$2,089 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,089, select.
      Kuala Lumpur.$2,249 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and EVA Air.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with EVA Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,249, select.
      Kuala Lumpur.$4,286 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Aug, returning Sun, 15 Aug.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 2 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 15 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,286, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Kuala Lumpur flights are currently cheapest in September.
      Sep
      from $1,389
      Oct
      from $1,399
      Nov
      from $1,672
      Dec
      from $2,249
      Jan
      from $1,511
      Feb
      from $1,681
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      Alternative San Diego to Kuala Lumpur routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah

      18km from central Kuala Lumpur
      Closest
      from $2,554
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      Kuala Lumpur International

      46km from central Kuala Lumpur
      Cheapest
      from $1,389
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      San Diego to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$1,389
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

      Finding cheap flights from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur: Frequently asked questions

      There are 2 airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah and Kuala Lumpur International.
      The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur is $1,389. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,389.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur is usually September.
      If you're flying from San Diego, the cheapest airport near Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International – which is 45.5 km away from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. We've found flights into this airport from $1,389.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego and Kuala Lumpur. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kuala Lumpur but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In September, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. May is typically the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is November.
      The cheapest airline that flies to Kuala Lumpur is Frontier Airlines .

      Travelling from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know

      • Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in San Diego. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur jetting off from here.

      • When it comes to working out where to arrive in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB) are the chief entry points.

      • Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, making Kuala Lumpur 16 hours ahead of San Diego.

      • Leave plenty of time to get on your San Diego to Kuala Lumpur flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur

      • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap San Diego to Kuala Lumpur flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.

      • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

      • You don't need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur.

      • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' San Diego to Kuala Lumpur flights.

      Flying from San Diego

      San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • Whether you'd like to explore another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from San Diego International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a stop you can make on your San Diego to Kuala Lumpur flight.

      • Travelling from central San Diego to SAN takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

      • After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near San Diego International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

      • 74% of flights taking off from San Diego International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

      • SAN's address is N Harbour Dr.

      Arriving in Kuala Lumpur

      Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

      Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB)

      • Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB) is roughly 18 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. Once you've hopped off your flight from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur, it'll take you approximately 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

      • The journey will take about 45 minutes on public transport.

      • After your flight from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur, tuck yourself in at a hotel near SZB. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

      • Forget about public transport timetables or long taxi lines. Grab a Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare rates and availability from Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran.

      • Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from SZB one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.

      Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur

      • March is the quietest month for flights from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur, while July is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Kuala Lumpur based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

      • Before locking in your San Diego to Kuala Lumpur tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

      • January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap flights from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur around that time if you like cooler conditions.

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