What airlines fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and ANA are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur from California according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kuala Lumpur. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

On average, it takes 19h 45m to fly from California to Kuala Lumpur if you fly out of San Francisco (the most popular airport in California) and into Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Kuala Lumpur). If you’re flying out of Los Angeles and into Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 20h 45m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Kuala Lumpur?

United Airlines, Korean Air, and Philippine Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Kuala Lumpur

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Kuala Lumpur?

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Kuala Lumpur?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Kuala Lumpur is 15 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Kuala Lumpur?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Kuala Lumpur.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kuala Lumpur can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kuala Lumpur. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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12:30 pm - 2:20 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

34h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hangzhou

3:45 pm - 9:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 20m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

$662China Eastern

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Dec 16

1:20 pm - 11:00 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

41h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

12:20 am - 7:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

34h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

$662Air China

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

10:25 pm - 4:00 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

5:25 pm - 7:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

41h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

$662Air China

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 29

12:30 pm - 1:00 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

33h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

2:00 pm - 10:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

35h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$663China Eastern

Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 12

11:30 pm - 3:45 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

8:55 am - 7:40 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

$686Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Oct 7

11:05 pm - 4:15 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

26h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

9:00 am - 7:55 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

$697Singapore Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

11:50 pm - 9:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

31h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:20 pm - 9:40 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

$701Korean Air

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

12:40 pm - 9:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

42h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 1:40 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 45m1 stop Incheon Intl

$701Korean Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Nov 8

11:50 pm - 3:40 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

24h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

2:45 pm - 8:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

20h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$711China Southern

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

11:50 pm - 1:25 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

22h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

2:00 pm - 8:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

21h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$714China Southern

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

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11:25 pm - 11:00 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

32h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

12:15 am - 8:10 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

34h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

$691Air China

Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Sep 10

11:50 pm - 3:40 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

24h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

6:00 pm - 8:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

41h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$717China Southern

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Sep 20

11:50 pm - 3:40 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

24h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

1:20 am - 8:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$724China Southern

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Sep 29

1:00 pm - 9:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

41h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:20 pm - 3:23 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

31h 03m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$752Korean Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Sep 30

10:00 pm - 2:05 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

37h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

12:15 am - 8:10 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

34h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

$756Air China

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Sep 10

9:10 am - 12:05 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 55m2 stops San Francisco Tokyo Narita

7:15 am - 11:00 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 45m1 stop Tokyo Narita

$790United Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 am - 12:05 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

27h 05m2 stops San Francisco Tokyo Narita

7:15 am - 7:18 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

27h 03m2 stops Tokyo Narita San Francisco

$796United Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Sep 30

12:30 pm - 1:00 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

33h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:15 pm - 10:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

28h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$801China Eastern

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 25

12:30 pm - 6:05 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

26h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

1:55 am - 10:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

23h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$801China Eastern

Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 22

11:50 pm - 9:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

31h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:20 pm - 9:40 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

$846Korean Air

Sat, Aug 8 - Wed, Sep 9

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Cathay Pacific flights from California to Kuala Lumpur

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 24

LAX1:25 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

28h 30m

1 stop

KUL8:55 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 17

KUL1:10 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

18h 20m

1 stop

LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$741

Cathay Pacific

Aug 16

LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

36h 20m

1 stop

KUL4:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 12

KUL5:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

19h 20m

1 stop

LAX10:00 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$791

Cathay Pacific

Aug 17

LAX1:25 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

19h 40m

1 stop

KUL12:05 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Aug 24

KUL2:45 amKuala Lumpur Intl

29h 10m

1 stop

LAX4:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$845

United Airlines flights from California to Kuala Lumpur

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United Airlines

Aug 10

LAX9:10 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

23h 55m

2 stops

KUL12:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 30

KUL7:15 amKuala Lumpur Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

LAX11:00 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$790

United Airlines

Aug 10

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

27h 05m

2 stops

KUL12:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 30

KUL7:15 amKuala Lumpur Intl

27h 03m

2 stops

LAX7:18 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$796

United Airlines

Aug 8

LAX5:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

39h 50m

1 stop

KUL12:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Aug 24

KUL7:15 amKuala Lumpur Intl

26h 55m

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LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$812

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Sun 9/13

12:30 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops34h 50m

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2 stops33h 20m

$662

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1 stop34h 40m

$662

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Fri 11/20

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1 stop41h 35m

$662

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Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/31

12:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 9/12

2:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop35h 05m

$663

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LAXKUL

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Wed 9/9

11:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/7

8:55 am-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$686

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

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LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 10/28

11:05 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 11/2

9:00 am-7:55 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$697

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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/2

11:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/9

11:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop25h 20m

$701

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 9/24

12:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop42h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 11/8

11:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$701

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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/12

11:50 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 9/19

2:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$711

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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

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Mon 9/14

11:50 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/21

2:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$714

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from California to Kuala Lumpur. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $702. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Kuala Lumpur from California during January instead. Flights to Kuala Lumpur in January, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $742.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Kuala Lumpur?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kuala Lumpur from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kuala Lumpur for around $835 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kuala Lumpur from California for as low as $661 on momondo.

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The number of operators available for flights from California to Kuala Lumpur is 15 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Kuala Lumpur?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Kuala Lumpur.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kuala Lumpur?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kuala Lumpur can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kuala Lumpur. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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China Southern	PriceFrom $485	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 170 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $525	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,584 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,952 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $576	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,439 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $579	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,222 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
ANA	PriceFrom $602	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,291 reviews	Search ANA flights
Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom $608	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,013 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $625	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,075 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $633	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 231 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Delta	PriceFrom $635	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,496 reviews	Search Delta flights

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