How to get from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur: connecting flights, about 21h 35m total

Flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

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Prices by day: San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

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Best fares from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur

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Cheapest one-way $414 17 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $414 17 November, Tue Cheapest weekend departure $504 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $414

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Ho Chi Minh City: 21h 35m
two tickets, via Tokyo: $544
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 8,444 mi (13,590 km)

fastest

Via Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam

21h 35m

with the connection

San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flight 16h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur flight 2h

two ticketsfrom $773

Via Singapore

Singapore

21h 35m

with the connection

San Francisco to Singapore flight 17h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Singapore to Kuala Lumpur flight 1h 10m

two ticketsfrom $564

Via Taipei

Taiwan

21h 50m

with the connection

San Francisco to Taipei flight 13h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Taipei to Kuala Lumpur flight 4h 55m

two ticketsfrom $604

Via Manila

Philippines

21h 55m

with the connection

San Francisco to Manila flight 14h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Manila to Kuala Lumpur flight 4h

two ticketsfrom $600

Via Tokyo

Japan

21h 55m

with the connection

San Francisco to Tokyo flight 11h 15m

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

Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur flight 7h 40m

two ticketsfrom $544

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 Francisco to cities closest to Kuala Lumpur

San Francisco to Singapore Singapore: 192 mi (309 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 17h 25m from $458 San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City: 630 mi (1,014 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 16h 35m from $372 San Francisco to Manila Manila: 1,535 mi (2,470 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 14h 55m from $359 San Francisco to Hong Kong Hong Kong: 1,567 mi (2,522 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 15h from $348 San Francisco to Guangzhou Guangzhou: 1,583 mi (2,548 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 17h from $460 San Francisco to Taipei Taipei: 2,009 mi (3,233 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 13h 55m from $474

To Kuala Lumpur from cities closest to San Francisco

Sapporo to Kuala Lumpur Sapporo: 4,779 mi (7,691 km) from San Francisco, flight 8h 45m Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur Tokyo: 5,142 mi (8,275 km) from San Francisco, flight 7h 40m from $194 London to Kuala Lumpur London: 5,354 mi (8,616 km) from San Francisco, flight 12h 55m from $327 Osaka to Kuala Lumpur Osaka: 5,370 mi (8,642 km) from San Francisco, flight 7h 30m from $210 Changchun to Kuala Lumpur Changchun: 5,389 mi (8,672 km) from San Francisco, flight 10h 40m Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur Amsterdam: 5,451 mi (8,773 km) from San Francisco, flight 12h 20m

Frequently asked questions

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

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Ho Chi Minh City.

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

Via Ho Chi Minh City: 16h 35m to the connection, 2h after it, about 21h 35m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Tokyo from $544. 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 Francisco and Kuala Lumpur?

Ho Chi Minh City (21h 35m total), Singapore (21h 35m total), Taipei (21h 50m total), Manila (21h 55m total) and Tokyo (21h 55m total).

How far is Kuala Lumpur from San Francisco?

8,444 mi (13,590 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.