Flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur
Flying time from San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is about 17h 33m (13,635 km).
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Airlines flying San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur
We have not confirmed which airlines fly SFO–KUL nonstop. Search the route to see every carrier selling it today, including connections.
San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur fares by month
With stops: Nov 2026, from $334. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | — | $417 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | — | $334 · 1 stop1 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | — | $430 · 1 stop31 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | — | $484 · 1 stop1 Jan 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $334 in November 2026, against $430 at best later on.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Kuala Lumpur
Based on weather and travel conditions in Malaysia
The west coast (KL, Penang, Langkawi) is best March–October. East coast destinations (Perhentian, Tioman) peak June–August. Year-round humidity is high but manageable.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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