How to get from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur: connecting flights, about 22h 40m total

Flights from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Tokyo: 22h 40m
two tickets, via Tokyo: $765
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 8,890 mi (14,307 km)

fastest

Via Tokyo

Japan

22h 40m

with the connection

San Diego to Tokyo flight 12h

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Narita International. Departure to Kuala Lumpur: Haneda, Narita International.

Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur flight 7h 40m

two ticketsfrom $765

Via London

United Kingdom

26h 35m

with the connection

San Diego to London flight 10h 40m

Connection of about 3h

London to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 55m

two ticketsfrom $1,998

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.

When to visit Kuala Lumpur

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, June and October, +31° to +32° by day. In November it is +31° by day and +24° at night, with 28 rainy days.

Jan

+30° +23° 24 days

Feb

+32° +24° 20 days

Mar

+32° +24° 26 days

Apr

+32° +24° 28 days

May

+32° +25° 25 days

Jun

+32° +24° 22 days

Jul

+32° +24° 17 days

Aug

+31° +24° 27 days

Sep

+31° +24° 24 days

Oct

+31° +24° 22 days

Nov

+31° +24° 28 days

Dec

+30° +24° 27 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From San Diego to cities closest to Kuala Lumpur

San Diego to Tokyo Tokyo: 3,304 mi (5,318 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 12h from $332 San Diego to London London: 6,553 mi (10,546 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 10h 40m from $452 San Diego to Kauai Island Kauai Island: 6,708 mi (10,796 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 6h 19m San Diego to Honolulu Honolulu: 6,810 mi (10,960 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 6h 15m from $255 San Diego to Kahului Kahului: 6,905 mi (11,112 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 6h 6m San Diego to Vancouver Vancouver: 7,937 mi (12,773 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 3h 17m

To Kuala Lumpur from cities closest to San Diego

Sapporo to Kuala Lumpur Sapporo: 5,232 mi (8,420 km) from San Diego, flight 8h 45m London to Kuala Lumpur London: 5,482 mi (8,822 km) from San Diego, flight 12h 55m from $327 Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur Tokyo: 5,586 mi (8,989 km) from San Diego, flight 7h 40m from $194 Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur Amsterdam: 5,600 mi (9,013 km) from San Diego, flight 12h 20m Paris to Kuala Lumpur Paris: 5,685 mi (9,149 km) from San Diego, flight 12h 43m Osaka to Kuala Lumpur Osaka: 5,816 mi (9,360 km) from San Diego, flight 7h 30m from $210

Frequently asked questions

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

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 San Diego to Kuala Lumpur?

Via Tokyo: 12h to the connection, 7h 40m after it, about 22h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Tokyo from $765. 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 San Diego and Kuala Lumpur?

Tokyo (22h 40m total) and London (26h 35m total).

How far is Kuala Lumpur from San Diego?

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.