Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur from £385

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Tue, Apr 28
San Francisco SFOKuala Lumpur KUL
£385
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Mon, Apr 27
San Francisco SFOKuala Lumpur KUL
£389
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Wed, Apr 29
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£389
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Sun, Apr 26
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£441
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Fri, May 1
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£441
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Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
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£808
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Tue, Apr 28 – Tue, May 5
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£811
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Tue, Apr 28 – Mon, May 4
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£811
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Sat, May 2 – Fri, May 8
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£859
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Sat, May 2 – Fri, May 8
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How much do flights to Kuala Lumpur cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£385

Cheapest round-trip

£808

Average round-trip

£947

Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Kuala Lumpur's airport to the city center

Fastest options: KLIA Ekspres train. Best value: KLIA Transit, airport buses, and ride-hailing services.

Kuala Lumpur is served by Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), located approximately 50 km south of the city center. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including express trains, transit trains, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The KLIA Ekspres provides the fastest connection to KL Sentral station in just 28 minutes, while budget travelers often choose KLIA Transit or airport buses. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions for road-based services.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

28-33 min

RM 55 (one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12))

every 15–20 min

fastest to city center

35-39 min

RM 55 (one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12))

every 20–30 min

stops at intermediate stations

60-90 min

RM 12-RM 15 (one-way fare (approx. USD 3))

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

RM 10-RM 15 (one-way fare (approx. USD 2–3))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

45-75 min

RM 75-RM 120 (metered; varies by traffic (approx. USD 16–26))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-75 min

RM 60-RM 100 (varies by demand (approx. USD 13–22))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

45-75 min

RM 150-RM 300 (pre-booked; fixed rate (approx. USD 33–66))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit depart from both KLIA Main Terminal and KLIA2.
  • Road journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, especially during peak hours.
  • Taxi fares are metered; airport limo services offer fixed rates purchased at counters.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kuala Lumpur

Depart from
San Francisco International
Arrive to
Kuala Lumpur International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Petronas Towers Kuala Lampur

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Asiana AirlinesAAROZYes
China AirlinesCALCIYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kuala Lumpur

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C22°C
February31°C22°C
March31°C22°C
April31°C23°C
May31°C23°C
June31°C23°C
July31°C23°C
August31°C23°C
September31°C23°C
October31°C23°C
November30°C23°C
December29°C22°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
22°C
January
Sunny days
168
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
94%
32°C23°C
18 Apr
83%
33°C23°C
Sunday
12 Apr
89%
31°C23°C
19 Apr
89%
31°C23°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
33°C22°C
20 Apr
86%
29°C23°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
87%
32°C23°C
21 Apr
81%
30°C22°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
87%
28°C23°C
22 Apr
87%
30°C23°C
Thursday
16 Apr
77%
33°C21°C
23 Apr
89%
30°C22°C
Friday
17 Apr
84%
33°C23°C
24 Apr
89%
29°C22°C
Book your trip to arrive at Kuala Lumpur International, or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Firefly, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, and China Airlines. San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Denpasar, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, Manila, Langkawi, Penang, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Manchester, Malé, Melbourne, Perth, Da Nang, Chiang Mai, Phnom Penh.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, San Francisco International.
What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?
The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.
Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia, Firefly, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur?
Traveling between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near San Francisco?
There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, San Francisco International
How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?
There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur arrive?
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