Are direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more stops can sometimes be significantly more affordable. Consider your budget and time constraints when deciding between direct and connecting flights.

Can flexible travel dates help on Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices for airfare can vary significantly even within the same week. Shifting your departure or return by a few days may result in considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may charge for amenities that others include. Understanding these additional expenses can help you calculate the true total cost of your journey.

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Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

The journey from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco covers a substantial distance of 13,633 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul flight. This significant distance means that itineraries typically involve multiple segments and a longer overall travel time. Understanding the typical duration and connection patterns is key for planning such a long-distance trip.

When considering cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco, right now, fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $636 to $807, with a median fare of $700. Currently, about 37% of recent fares for this route are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal below the median is possible but may require flexibility.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco, the data indicates that January and August are typically the most affordable months, both with median fares of $593. September also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $629. Focusing your travel plans around these months could result in lower costs for your journey.

A typical journey from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco takes approximately 23 hours and 47 minutes, including connections. There are currently no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco; most itineraries connect at least once. When connections are involved, the median number of stopovers is 1, which contributes to the overall travel time for this long-haul route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Regular price: $921 - $1,611

Prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco is between $921 and $1611. The current lowest deal is $706 with Vietnam Airlines for travel from Oct 7-Oct 14.

now $706

Low $921

High $1,611

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from KUL to SFO is January, with a median price of $593. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1436. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $593

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,436

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Vietnam Airlines

2GO

Korean Air

China Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - San Francisco (SFO)

EVA Air

$1,046

$1,012

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Vietnam Airlines

$1,113

$713

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - San Francisco (SFO)

China Airlines

$1,113

$941

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$1,260

$977

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Emirates Airlines

$1,065

$1,999

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

$1,090

$851

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$1,192 → $788

34%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$1,125 → $764

32%

2 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 22

$1,050 → $717

32%

4 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 4

$1,055 → $724

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January, August, or September for best prices

Historically, January ($593), August ($593), and September ($629) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 23h 47m

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco typically involve one stop, with a median duration of 23h 47m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

This route is connecting dominant, with 0% direct flights historically over the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vietnam Airlines offers frequent deals

Vietnam Airlines has offered 56 deals on connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a good option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco.

📍 ~44 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$711

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$711

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, public transit)

💸 Flights from ~$1,075

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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From KUL

Elite

Sep 26

San Francisco, United States

95% AI deal score

$6,704

$3,749

Save $2,955

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From KUL

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Oct 14

San Francisco, United States

95% AI deal score

$6,563

$3,752

Save $2,811

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Sep 23

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,290

$3,198

Save $3,092

Malaysia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Sep 23

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,270

$3,226

Save $3,044

Malaysia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Sep 23

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,250

$3,226

Save $3,024

Malaysia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Sep 23

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,250

$3,247

Save $3,003

Malaysia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Sep 23

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,250

$3,287

Save $2,963

Malaysia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Nov 18

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,041

$3,287

Save $2,754

Malaysia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Nov 18

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,039

$3,335

Save $2,704

Malaysia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Sep 23

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,394

$3,354

Save $3,040

Malaysia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Sep 23

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,299

$3,354

Save $2,945

Malaysia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Nov 18

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,014

$3,361

Save $2,653

Malaysia Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help uncover better deals. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons may result in lower fares.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, especially for international routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Regular price: $921 - $1,611

Prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco is between $921 and $1611. The current lowest deal is $706 with Vietnam Airlines for travel from Oct 7-Oct 14.

now $706

Low $921

High $1,611

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

January

Cheapest

Flights from $593

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,436

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Vietnam Airlines

2GO

Korean Air

China Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - San Francisco (SFO)

EVA Air

$1,046

$1,012

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Vietnam Airlines

$1,113

$713

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - San Francisco (SFO)

China Airlines

$1,113

$941

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$1,260

$977

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Emirates Airlines

$1,065

$1,999

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

$1,090

$851

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$1,192 → $788

34%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$1,125 → $764

32%

2 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 22

$1,050 → $717

32%

4 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 4

$1,055 → $724

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January, August, or September for best prices

Historically, January ($593), August ($593), and September ($629) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 23h 47m

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco typically involve one stop, with a median duration of 23h 47m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

This route is connecting dominant, with 0% direct flights historically over the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vietnam Airlines offers frequent deals

Vietnam Airlines has offered 56 deals on connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a good option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco.

📍 ~44 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$711

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$711

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,014

$3,361

Save $2,653

Malaysia Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January, August, or September for best prices

Connecting flights average 23h 47m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Vietnam Airlines offers frequent deals

Deals appear frequently on this route

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Sep 26

Oct 14

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

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Nov 18

Nov 18

Sep 23

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Nov 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How can I find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?

When should I book flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?

Are direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco flights?

Related routes

More routes from Kuala Lumpur

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco

Kuala Lumpur - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January, August, or September for best prices

Connecting flights average 23h 47m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Vietnam Airlines offers frequent deals

Deals appear frequently on this route

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Sep 26

Oct 14

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Nov 18

Nov 18

Sep 23

Sep 23

Nov 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How can I find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?

When should I book flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?