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Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stopRM 2,617
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu1 stopRM 3,423
Kuching
Kuching2 stopsRM 4,650
Penang
Penang1 stopRM 3,273
Tawau
Tawau2 stopsRM 7,263

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Low season

March

High season

August

Cheapest flight

RM 1,466
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport

FAQs - booking Malaysia flights

  • Do I need to get a visa before I fly from San Francisco to Malaysia?

    If you plan on traveling to Malaysia for either business or tourism purposes, there is no need to get a visa so long as you do not intend to stay in the country for more than 90 days. When you arrive in the country, immigration officials will put a stamp, which is also known as a social visit pass, inside of your passport, verifying your stay for 90 days.

  • Are there other airports in the San Francisco area I could use for a flight to Malaysia?

    One option that is just a short distance to the south of San Francisco International Airport is the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). From here, you can travel on a one-stop flight that utilizes ZIPAIR and ANA and has a layover at Narita International Airport (NRT) before arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. You could also travel from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport using a two-stop flight that utilizes Alaska Air and Eva here and has layovers at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).

  • What should I know about child car seat laws before I leave my arrival airport in Malaysia?

    Children up to the age of 18 months old must travel in a rear-facing car seat, and then until the age of four, they must travel in any forward-facing car seat. After that, children up to seven years old need to travel in a booster seat, and then until the age of 12 years old or a height of 53 in. need to travel with a booster cushion.

  • What are the benefits of upgrading to first class on Singapore Airlines?

    Upgrading to first class with Singapore Airlines offers an unparalleled travel experience. Passengers enjoy luxurious, spacious cabins, gourmet dining curated by renowned chefs, and exceptional personalized service. With priority boarding and exclusive lounge access, the journey becomes seamless. The amenity kit, fine wines, and a lay-flat bed enhance comfort, ensuring a restful and indulgent flight.

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

    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 San Francisco to Malaysia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia 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 San Francisco to Malaysia?

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

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

    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 from San Francisco to Malaysia 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 cheap flights to Malaysia

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco is April.
  • Morning departure is around 6% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
  • One of the most popular airport destinations in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). From San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you can travel here on a one-stop flight utilizing Singapore Airlines with a layover at Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN).
  • If your final destination in Malaysia is the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), one of the quickest ways you could get here from San Francisco International Airport is to travel on a one-stop flight utilizing United Airlines and Air Asia with a layover at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
  • If you are traveling early in the morning to Malaysia from San Francisco International Airport, you might want to stay at the Grand Hyatt at SFO, which offers a direct connection to all of the terminal buildings at the airport.
  • Passengers looking to make their way to Penang International Airport (PEN) from San Francisco International Airport can easily do so on a one-stop flight offered by Cathy Pacific that has a layover at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
  • When flying aboard Cathay Pacific to Malaysia from San Francisco International Airport, you should know that this airport offers one of its lounge locations inside the International Terminal.
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top airline flying from San Francisco to Malaysia

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Malaysia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1297 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
7.7Food
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

6.0 GoodDavid, Feb 2025JFK - SIN
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Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

On time boarding I would like to see ground hostess to help transit customers to direct them to the right terminal and boarding gate. Last night, all the transit customers on SQ484 arriving Singapore had to merry go round to look for terminal and boarding gate to board SQ128 transit to KL Malaysia. We went to Terminal 3 taking the Skytrain to T3 and back to T3 to get out to look for different Skytrain to T2. On arrival t2, we had to go round to ask which boarding gate to KL. We only had 5 minutes to make to the boarding time at 6:55pm but we already spent more than 30 minutes running around to find the boarding gate. We were late at the boarding gate.

Flight was delayed by baggage loading onto the plane. This was attributed to "inclement weather" (some moderate rain) which could be said to be beyond the airline's control, but the problematic part was that the plane was boarded and doors shut so that passengers sat in a cramped plane with rising temperature (full flight) for an hour. The airline was aware of the status of baggage loading, they could have deferred boarding to keep passengers comfortable.

The seats were more narrow than at other lines. Food was mediocre (economy class)

This flight was 16 hours and they made it very tolerable. Seats were comfortable and the staff very accommodating. I had plenty of inflight entertainment. Food was very good.

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15/4Tue
1 stopChina Southern
20h 50mSFO-KUL
21/5Wed
2 stopsChina Southern
33h 10mKUL-SFO
RM 2,617
15/4Tue
1 stopChina Southern
20h 50mSFO-KUL
28/5Wed
2 stopsChina Southern
42h 35mKUL-SFO
RM 2,653
15/4Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
29h 35mSFO-KUL
27/5Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
28h 00mKUL-SFO
RM 2,821
16/4Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
29h 35mSFO-KUL
22/5Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
30h 00mKUL-SFO
RM 2,825
17/4Thu
1 stopChina Eastern
21h 55mSFO-KUL
23/5Fri
2 stopsChina Eastern
32h 50mKUL-SFO
RM 2,901
17/4Thu
1 stopChina Eastern
21h 55mSFO-KUL
28/5Wed
1 stopChina Eastern
28h 25mKUL-SFO
RM 3,069
6/4Sun
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
24h 30mSFO-KUL
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1 stopPhilippine Airlines
19h 35mKUL-SFO
RM 3,184
16/4Wed
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22/5Thu
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
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RM 3,282
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42h 40mSFO-KUL
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RM 3,295
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26h 30mKUL-SFO
RM 3,454

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18h 40mSFO-KUL
RM 1,466
11/3Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
19h 20mSFO-KUL
RM 1,523
10/3Mon
2 stopsChina Southern
33h 35mSFO-KUL
RM 1,577
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RM 1,621
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RM 1,918
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RM 1,966
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25/2Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
21h 35mSFO-KUL
6/3Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
18h 50mKUL-SFO
RM 3,441
25/2Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 30mSFO-KUL
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17h 15mKUL-SFO
RM 3,508
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RM 3,512
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RM 3,525
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38h 25mSFO-KUL
5/3Wed
multi-stop
33h 20mKUL-SFO
RM 3,543
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multi-stopANA
38h 25mSFO-KUL
18/3Tue
multi-stopANA
37h 15mKUL-SFO
RM 3,658
23/2Sun
multi-stopKorean Air
42h 40mSFO-KUL
12/3Wed
multi-stopKorean Air
25h 35mKUL-SFO
RM 3,676
25/2Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
35h 30mSFO-SZB
6/3Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
33h 40mSZB-SFO
RM 5,452
25/2Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
35h 30mSFO-SZB
6/3Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
33h 40mSZB-SFO
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