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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Malaysia from RM 1,556

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KUL
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Malaysia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Malaysia flight deals. Data was last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 3,217

One-way from

RM 1,556

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

RM 3,596
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/4-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Malaysia
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 23/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Malaysia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (RM 1,713 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 967 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Malaysia

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Malaysia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Malaysia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Tue 29/423:10SFO - PEN
1 stop21h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 18/507:30PEN - SFO
1 stop30h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4RM 3,217
Tue 6/509:30SFO - KUL
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/518:40KUL - SFO
1 stop29h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4RM 3,323
Sat 26/400:20SFO - KUL
1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 18/508:10KUL - SFO
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4RM 3,340
Sat 15/1109:40SFO - PEN
1 stop31h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sat 22/1115:30PEN - SFO
1 stop32h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4RM 3,358
Sun 31/801:45SFO - KUL
1 stop37h 15mANA
Tue 30/907:15KUL - SFO
2 stops26h 50mANA
Deal found 17/4RM 3,362
Tue 6/512:40SFO - KUL
1 stop42h 10mKorean Air
Wed 28/523:10KUL - SFO
1 stop26h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 17/4RM 3,367
Sun 26/1010:40SFO - KUL
1 stop19h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sun 16/1121:45KUL - SFO
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4RM 3,384
Sat 26/400:35SFO - KUL
1 stop20h 50mChina Southern
Sun 18/518:10KUL - SFO
2 stops41h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 16/4RM 3,486
Wed 23/408:55SFO - KUL
2 stops29h 45mChina Eastern
Mon 19/501:55KUL - SFO
2 stops30h 53mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/4RM 3,494
Mon 1/910:00SFO - KUL
2 stops44h 50mDelta
Thu 25/923:10KUL - SFO
2 stops38h 20mDelta
Deal found 17/4RM 3,525
Sun 27/400:20SFO - KUL
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/513:35KUL - SFO
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4RM 3,556
Thu 24/412:00SFO - PEN
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 15/508:30PEN - SFO
2 stops48h 18mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/4RM 3,600

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Malaysia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2025.
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San Francisco

Fly to

Malaysia

Route

Departure

Return

Price

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

23:10-12:00

1 stop21h 50m

Penang Intl

Sun 18/5

07:30-22:40

1 stop30h 10m

RM 3,217

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

11:20-06:00

2 stops27h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 28/5

18:40-09:20

1 stop29h 40m

RM 3,323

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

01:45-06:00

1 stop37h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 30/9

07:15-19:05

2 stops26h 50m

RM 3,362

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

12:40-21:50

1 stop42h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 28/5

23:10-10:40

1 stop26h 30m

RM 3,367

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 28/4

23:10-12:05

1 stop21h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 9/5

08:10-22:40

1 stop29h 30m

RM 3,459

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

10:00-21:50

2 stops44h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 25/9

23:10-22:30

2 stops38h 20m

RM 3,525

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sat 17/5

15:30-21:40

2 stops39h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 27/5

23:05-13:00

1 stop28h 55m

RM 3,600

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

12:00-00:55

1 stop21h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 24/9

01:55-09:05

1 stop22h 10m

RM 3,684

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 6/10

01:05-13:25

1 stop21h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 21/10

14:45-19:55

1 stop20h 10m

RM 3,697

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

23:10-12:00

1 stop21h 50m

Penang Intl

Mon 12/5

21:20-13:00

2 stops54h 40m

RM 3,741

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malaysia from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Malaysia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia (average of RM 43). Flying from San Francisco to Malaysia in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 75). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Malaysia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Malaysia as you normally would.

Rainfall in Malaysia by month

Plan your trip to Malaysia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malaysia ranges from 120.0 - 280.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Malaysia when rainfall is around 120.0 mm.

Temperature in Malaysia by month

Plan your trip to Malaysia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malaysia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malaysia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Malaysia. Reviews last updated 18 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Malaysia, see what other customers have to say about STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air and Korean Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.
8.3
Very Good
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.
8.3
Very Good
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Malaysia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Malaysia?

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Malaysia from San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Malaysia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as RM 1,556 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from RM 1,560 and United Airlines from RM 1,714 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Malaysia?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Malaysia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Malaysia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Malaysia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Malaysia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Malaysia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Malaysia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia (average of RM 43). Flying from San Francisco to Malaysia in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 75). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Malaysia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 3,110AverageRM 4,953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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