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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Kuala Lumpur? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kuala Lumpur.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Feb, returning Tue, 24 Feb.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jan, returning Mon, 2 Feb.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Aug, returning Wed, 3 Sep.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Sep, returning Tue, 23 Sep.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Mon, 25 Aug.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Kuala Lumpur

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Kuala Lumpur flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from $1,785
Jul
from $1,576
Aug
from $1,024
Sep
from $1,024
Oct
from $1,024
Nov
from $1,227
Dec
from $2,160
Jan
from $1,034
Feb
from $1,024
Mar
from $1,204
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Alternative San Francisco International to Kuala Lumpur routes

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

San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,025
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International 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 Francisco International to Kuala Lumpur is $1,024. 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 Francisco International to Kuala Lumpur. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,024.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Kuala Lumpur.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Kuala Lumpur is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International – which is 45.8 km away from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. We've found flights into this airport from $1,024.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 25 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport 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 June, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. May is typically the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Philippine Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kuala Lumpur.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8. The city is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located.

  • Leave enough time to catch your SFO to Kuala Lumpur flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When searching for flight tickets from SFO to Kuala Lumpur, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Changi International Airport (SIN)

    • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • Located around 18 kilometres from central San Francisco, SFO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 77.36% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur

  • $548 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight. Return flight tickets start from $1,025. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from SFO to Kuala Lumpur if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a San Francisco International Airport to Kuala Lumpur ticket.

  • Finding a cheap flight from SFO to Kuala Lumpur couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Find an affordable flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kuala Lumpur with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur is roughly 64 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:

  • Pick up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car and discover Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own set of wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from SFO to Kuala Lumpur.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • Once your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kuala Lumpur has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Kuala Lumpur is roughly 24 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).

  • If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near SZB. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your SFO to Kuala Lumpur flight:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare availability and rates from Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from SZB one week in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur

  • Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel prices are typically higher and major attractions can be busy. Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur in low season if you like a quieter vibe.

  • When booking your San Francisco International Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from SFO to Kuala Lumpur in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

More about Kuala Lumpur

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Kuala Lumpur right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kuala Lumpur:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Merdeka Square, Petronas Twin Towers and Central Market Cultural Performances are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Kuala Lumpur itinerary.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kuala Lumpur has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia just waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.

  • Around 290 kilometres south-east of Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Popular Book Store at Johor Bahru City Square and Danga Bay.

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