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Find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco from $803

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to San Francisco departing on 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to San Francisco (KUL-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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16:35 - 20:15KUL-SFO
18h 40m1 stop
20:15 - 08:10SFO-KUL
19h 55m1 stop
$1,142Singapore Airlines
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Sat, 26 Oct - Sat, 23 Nov
21:45 - 09:40KUL-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
22:05 - 10:10SFO-KUL
21h 05m1 stop
$1,144Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 7 Oct - Thu, 17 Oct
14:55 - 19:55KUL-SFO
20h 00m1 stop
00:05 - 13:15SFO-KUL
21h 10m1 stop
$1,276China Airlines
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Mon, 23 Sep - Sun, 12 Jan
08:55 - 19:35KUL-SFO
25h 40m1 stop
20:15 - 09:30SFO-KUL
21h 15m1 stop
$1,288Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 1 Nov - Thu, 26 Dec
14:55 - 19:55KUL-SFO
20h 00m1 stop
01:05 - 13:25SFO-KUL
21h 20m1 stop
$1,294China Airlines
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Thu, 19 Sep - Sat, 21 Sep
16:15 - 20:50KUL-SFO
19h 35m1 stop
23:50 - 15:25SFO-KUL
24h 35m1 stop
$1,332Philippine Airlines
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Thu, 19 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep
16:15 - 20:50KUL-SFO
19h 35m1 stop
23:50 - 15:25SFO-KUL
24h 35m1 stop
$1,338Philippine Airlines
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Thu, 19 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep
17:10 - 20:05KUL-SFO
17h 55m1 stop
00:50 - 16:10SFO-KUL
24h 20m1 stop
$1,343STARLUX Airlines
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Thu, 27 Jun - Wed, 28 Aug
08:15 - 22:20KUL-SFO
29h 05m1 stop
00:15 - 12:10SFO-KUL
20h 55m1 stop
$1,354Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 19 Sep - Sat, 21 Sep
17:10 - 20:05KUL-SFO
17h 55m1 stop
00:50 - 16:10SFO-KUL
24h 20m1 stop
$1,355STARLUX Airlines
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Thu, 27 Jun - Wed, 28 Aug

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to San Francisco is May, where tickets cost $1,358 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,918 and $1,740 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 71 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, China Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $803. KAYAK users also found Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco return flights on Singapore Airlines from $1,142 and on China Airlines from $1,276.

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Low season

March

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$803
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

When to book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kuala Lumpur Intl to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco flights

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer accessibility assistance services?

    San Francisco airport is incredibly accessible to passengers travelling with a disability. A number of services are offered, including wheelchairs, ramps, companion care restrooms, phone services for the deaf or hard-of-hearing, visual paging systems, and a dedicated security lane for individuals and/or families with special needs.

  • How do I reach the city centre after arriving in San Francisco?

    Passengers can choose from several different transportation options to reach their accommodation. The BART Rapid Rail, located on the Departures/Ticketing Level of the International Terminal, provides transportation to northern San Mateo County, San Francisco, and the East Bay with three to four trains leaving per hour. Alternatively, the 24-hour SamTrans public bus service stops at level 1 of the International Terminal and offers various routes to transfer passengers from the airport to their final destinations. The airport also offers rental cars and taxi services for those looking to avoid hassle with public transportation.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to San Francisco was $528 for a one-way ticket and $751 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Kuala Lumpur and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Kuala Lumpur is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Kuala Lumpur with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Kuala Lumpur up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

  • When arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to catch your flight to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), make sure you check whether you need to head to terminal KLIA or terminal klia2. Both terminals fly internationally and are connected by a light rail, but it will save you the hassle of needing to travel the 2km to the other airport if you know ahead of time where you need to go.
  • Before leaving the airport to reach your final destination in San Francisco, don’t forget to check out the Aviation Museum & Library, located in the International Terminal Main Hall, where you can learn about aviation history, research, and educational projects.
  • San Francisco International Airport is also home to the Airport Butler, a customized concierge service that can assist in a variety of passenger needs, including but not limited to direct assistance through the airport, ground transportation arrangements, personal shopping at the airport, and business services.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
19/5Sun
1 stopChina Airlines
20h 00mKUL-SFO
$803
22/6Sat
1 stopSTARLUX Airlines
17h 55mKUL-SFO
$849
24/6Mon
1 stopChina Airlines
20h 00mKUL-SFO
$856
28/6Fri
1 stopChina Airlines
20h 00mKUL-SFO
$873
8/9Sun
2 stopsJapan Airlines
36h 06mKUL-SFO
$1,024
10/8Sat
1 stopTurkish Airlines
41h 30mKUL-SFO
$1,062
18/9Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 55mKUL-SFO
$1,118
3/10Thu
2 stopsQatar Airways
32h 39mKUL-SFO
$1,354
24/6Mon
1 stopEmirates
26h 20mKUL-SFO
$1,490
26/6Wed
1 stopEmirates
26h 20mKUL-SFO
$1,573

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Last minute flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
13/5Mon
multi-stop
25h 28mKUL-SFO
24/5Fri
multi-stop
45h 30mSFO-KUL
$1,819
11/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
36h 05mKUL-SFO
25/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 00mSFO-KUL
$1,903
11/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
27h 03mKUL-SFO
25/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 00mSFO-KUL
$1,915
11/5Sat
multi-stop
19h 20mKUL-SFO
24/5Fri
multi-stop
28h 25mSFO-KUL
$3,507
10/5Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
30h 11mKUL-SFO
25/5Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
29h 10mSFO-KUL
$3,741
11/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
39h 07mKUL-SFO
24/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
30h 10mSFO-KUL
$3,863
9/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
64h 44mKUL-SFO
10/6Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
51h 30mSFO-KUL
$4,192

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Kuala Lumpur - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Kuala Lumpur (undefined)Malaysia

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

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