How to get from Kuala Lumpur to San Diego: connecting flights, about 19h 50m total

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Diego

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Tokyo: 19h 50m
two tickets, via London: $1,860
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 8,890 mi (14,307 km)

fastest

Via Tokyo

Japan

19h 50m

with the connection

Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo flight 7h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Haneda, Narita International. Departure to San Diego: Narita International.

Tokyo to San Diego flight 9h 45m

two ticketsfrom $2,761

Via London

United Kingdom

28h 25m

with the connection

Kuala Lumpur to London flight 14h 5m

Connection of about 3h

London to San Diego flight 11h 20m

two ticketsfrom $1,860

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Kuala Lumpur to cities closest to San Diego

Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo Sapporo: 5,232 mi (8,420 km) from San Diego, flight 7h 35m Kuala Lumpur to London London: 5,482 mi (8,822 km) from San Diego, flight 14h 5m from $217 Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo Tokyo: 5,586 mi (8,989 km) from San Diego, flight 7h 5m from $176 Kuala Lumpur to Amsterdam Amsterdam: 5,600 mi (9,013 km) from San Diego, flight 13h 15m Kuala Lumpur to Paris Paris: 5,685 mi (9,149 km) from San Diego, flight 13h 28m Kuala Lumpur to Osaka Osaka: 5,816 mi (9,360 km) from San Diego, flight 6h 30m

To San Diego from cities closest to Kuala Lumpur

Tokyo to San Diego Tokyo: 3,304 mi (5,318 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 9h 45m from $665 Munich to San Diego Munich: 6,062 mi (9,756 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 12h from $664 London to San Diego London: 6,553 mi (10,546 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 11h 20m from $647 Kauai Island to San Diego Kauai Island: 6,708 mi (10,796 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 5h 40m Honolulu to San Diego Honolulu: 6,810 mi (10,960 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 5h 34m from $261 Kahului to San Diego Kahului: 6,905 mi (11,112 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 5h 22m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to San Diego?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Tokyo.

What is the fastest way to fly from Kuala Lumpur to San Diego?

Via Tokyo: 7h 5m to the connection, 9h 45m after it, about 19h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Kuala Lumpur to San Diego with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via London from $1,860. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Kuala Lumpur and San Diego?

Tokyo (19h 50m total) and London (28h 25m total).

How far is San Diego from Kuala Lumpur?

8,890 mi (14,307 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.