How long does it take to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

On average, it takes 19h 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 19h 55m.

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 48% 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.

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

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

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

Prices for flights from California to Kuala Lumpur are refreshed on a daily basis.

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The number of operators available for flights from California to Kuala Lumpur is 15 as of May 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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11:30 pm - 5:35 pm

LAX

KUL

27h 05m

1 stop

8:55 am - 9:50 pm

KUL

LAX

27h 55m

1 stop

$682Singapore Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5

11:30 pm - 7:45 pm

LAX

KUL

29h 15m

1 stop

11:00 am - 9:50 pm

KUL

LAX

25h 50m

1 stop

$684Singapore Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 9

12:30 pm - 7:15 pm

LAX

KUL

39h 45m

1 stop

8:15 pm - 10:05 am

KUL

LAX

28h 50m

1 stop

$701China Eastern

Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 10

6:20 am - 9:50 pm

ONT

KUL

48h 30m

2 stops

11:20 pm - 10:40 pm

KUL

ONT

38h 20m

2 stops

$810Delta

Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 7

6:01 pm - 9:50 pm

ONT

KUL

60h 49m

2 stops

11:20 pm - 10:44 pm

KUL

ONT

38h 24m

2 stops

$816Delta

Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 7

7:00 am - 9:50 pm

ONT

KUL

47h 50m

2 stops

11:20 pm - 5:16 pm

KUL

ONT

32h 56m

2 stops

$866Korean Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Oct 3

9:05 am - 12:55 am

SJC

KUL

24h 50m

2 stops

8:15 pm - 2:53 pm

KUL

SJC

33h 38m

2 stops

$894China Eastern

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22

7:00 am - 9:50 pm

ONT

KUL

47h 50m

2 stops

11:20 pm - 5:16 pm

KUL

ONT

32h 56m

2 stops

$916Korean Air

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Oct 3

1:00 pm - 2:45 pm

SFO

KUL

34h 45m

2 stops

1:55 am - 9:00 am

KUL

SFO

23h 05m

1 stop

$920Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Nov 20

8:00 am - 7:55 am

SJC

KUL

32h 55m

2 stops

2:40 am - 6:45 pm

KUL

SJC

31h 05m

2 stops

$1,070Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1

China Eastern flights from California to Kuala Lumpur

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China Eastern

Aug 24

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 25m

1 stop

KUL12:55 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 10

KUL1:55 amKuala Lumpur Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

LAX10:05 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$700

China Eastern

Aug 24

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

39h 45m

1 stop

KUL7:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 10

KUL8:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

28h 50m

1 stop

LAX10:05 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$701

China Eastern

Aug 28

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

35h 10m

2 stops

KUL2:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 15

KUL3:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

33h 25m

2 stops

LAX10:05 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$723

Cathay Pacific flights from California to Kuala Lumpur

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Cathay Pacific

Oct 27

SFO12:25 pmSan Francisco

41h 10m

1 stop

KUL8:35 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 3

KUL8:15 amKuala Lumpur Intl

17h 30m

1 stop

SFO9:45 amSan Francisco

$952

Cathay Pacific

Sep 1

SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco

31h 05m

1 stop

KUL12:05 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 21

KUL2:45 amKuala Lumpur Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

SFO10:55 amSan Francisco

$961

Cathay Pacific

Aug 13

SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco

20h 30m

1 stop

KUL1:30 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Aug 25

KUL8:10 amKuala Lumpur Intl

30h 05m

1 stop

SFO11:15 pmSan Francisco

$962

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1 stop27h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

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8:55 am-9:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$682

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LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/28

11:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/9

11:00 am-9:50 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$684

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

12:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop39h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/10

8:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop28h 50m

$701

OntarioKuala Lumpur

ONT - KUL

ONTKUL

Ontario

Wed 8/26

6:20 am-9:50 pm

2 stops48h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/7

11:20 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$810

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ONT - KUL

ONTKUL

Ontario

Tue 8/25

6:01 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops60h 49m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/7

11:20 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops38h 24m

$816

OntarioKuala Lumpur

ONT - KUL

ONTKUL

Ontario

Mon 9/14

7:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops47h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 10/3

11:20 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops32h 56m

$866

San JoseKuala Lumpur

SJC - KUL

SJCKUL

San Jose

Tue 9/1

9:05 am-12:55 am

2 stops24h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/22

8:15 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops33h 38m

$894

OntarioKuala Lumpur

ONT - KUL

ONTKUL

Ontario

Sun 9/13

7:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops47h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 10/3

11:20 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops32h 56m

$916

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 10/26

1:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 11/20

1:55 am-9:00 am

1 stop23h 05m

$920

San JoseKuala Lumpur

SJC - KUL

SJCKUL

San Jose

Mon 9/21

8:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops32h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 10/1

2:40 am-6:45 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,070

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

In general, December 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 $452. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of December, then book flights to Kuala Lumpur from California during September instead. Flights to Kuala Lumpur in September, while not as cheap as those in December, still average around $471.

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 $841 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 $627 on momondo.

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The number of operators available for flights from California to Kuala Lumpur is 15 as of May 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 $507	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 151 reviews	Search China Southern flights
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