RM 1,422 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Malaysia

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Best Malaysia Flight Deals from San Francisco

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stopRM 2,336
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu2 stopsRM 3,631
Kuching
Kuching2 stopsRM 3,381
Penang
Penang1 stopRM 2,319
Langkawi
Langkawi2 stopsRM 4,058
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu2 stopsRM 5,375
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru2 stopsRM 3,648
Miri
Miri2 stopsRM 5,954
Alor Setar
Alor Setar2 stopsRM 5,518
Kuala Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu2 stopsRM 5,375
Labuan
Labuan2 stopsRM 6,234
Kuantan
Kuantan1 stopRM 5,049
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stopRM 2,336
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu2 stopsRM 3,631
Kuching
Kuching2 stopsRM 3,381
Penang
Penang1 stopRM 2,319
Langkawi
Langkawi2 stopsRM 4,058
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu2 stopsRM 5,375
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru2 stopsRM 3,648
Miri
Miri2 stopsRM 5,954
Alor Setar
Alor Setar2 stopsRM 5,518
Kuala Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu2 stopsRM 5,375
Labuan
Labuan2 stopsRM 6,234
Kuantan
Kuantan1 stopRM 5,049

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Malaysia

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Malaysia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Malaysia

수, 21 1월 - 토, 7 2월
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:40 - 14:40SFO-PEN
37h 00m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:05 - 07:50PEN-SFO
29h 45m1 stop
RM 2,319Singapore Airlines
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월, 1 9월 - 화, 30 9월
Air India Logo
10:00 - 20:55SFO-KUL
43h 55m1 stop
Air India Logo
08:05 - 07:00KUL-SFO
37h 55m1 stop
RM 2,336Air India
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토, 30 8월 - 금, 5 9월
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 00:55SFO-KUL
21h 55m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:55 - 09:05KUL-SFO
22h 10m1 stop
RM 2,797China Eastern
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월, 13 10월 - 월, 17 11월
Philippine Airlines Logo
23:55 - 11:20SFO-KUL
20h 25m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
11:45 - 19:30KUL-SFO
23h 45m1 stop
RM 2,810Philippine Airlines
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목, 11 9월 - 목, 18 9월
Philippine Airlines Logo
23:55 - 15:25SFO-KUL
24h 30m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
16:15 - 20:50KUL-SFO
19h 35m1 stop
RM 2,840Philippine Airlines
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월, 25 8월 - 수, 10 9월
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 14:40SFO-KUL
35h 40m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
04:05 - 09:05KUL-SFO
44h 00m2 stops
RM 2,869China Eastern
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목, 13 11월 - 월, 1 12월
Korean Air Logo
11:40 - 22:20SFO-KUL
42h 40m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
23:55 - 09:30KUL-SFO
25h 35m1 stop
RM 3,022Korean Air
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월, 25 8월 - 화, 28 10월
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:05 - 16:40SFO-KUL
25h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:20 - 10:45KUL-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
RM 3,077Cathay Pacific
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월, 17 11월 - 월, 1 12월
Korean Air Logo
11:40 - 22:20SFO-KUL
42h 40m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
23:55 - 09:30KUL-SFO
25h 35m1 stop
RM 3,085Korean Air
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수, 13 8월 - 화, 2 9월
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:05 - 18:40SFO-PEN
26h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:00 - 17:50PEN-SFO
19h 50m1 stop
RM 3,144Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Malaysia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Malaysia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Malaysia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Malaysia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Malaysia is September, when tickets cost RM 3,233 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of return tickets is RM 6,424 and RM 5,650 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Malaysia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Malaysia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Malaysia, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Malaysia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from San Francisco to Malaysia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightRM 1,422
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower 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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia is generally at night, when retur flights cost RM 1,000 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Malaysia is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 1,423.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Malaysia

  • 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.

Reviews of the 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 1338 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.7Food
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025SFO - SIN
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Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

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.

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