What airlines fly to Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and ANA are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malaysia 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 Malaysia. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Malaysia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Air India, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from California to Malaysia

How long is the flight from California to Malaysia?

The flight from California to Malaysia depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from San Francisco (a popular airport in California) to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Malaysia), then the flight time is 19h 20m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 19h 45m.

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

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

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

The number of operators available for flights from California to Malaysia is 14 as of July 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Malaysia?

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 Malaysia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Malaysia?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Malaysia 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 Malaysia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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9:40 am - 2:40 pmSFO-PEN

37h 00m1 stop

6:05 pm - 7:50 amPEN-SFO

29h 45m1 stop

$548Singapore Airlines

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Wed, Jan 21 - Sat, Feb 7

10:00 am - 8:55 pmSFO-KUL

43h 55m1 stop

8:05 am - 7:00 amKUL-SFO

37h 55m1 stop

$552Air India

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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 30

10:00 am - 8:55 pmSFO-KUL

43h 55m1 stop

8:05 am - 7:00 amKUL-SFO

37h 55m1 stop

$561Air India

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Sun, Sep 14 - Wed, Oct 1

10:00 am - 8:55 pmSFO-KUL

43h 55m1 stop

8:05 am - 7:00 amKUL-SFO

37h 55m1 stop

$583Air India

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Mon, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 28

12:30 pm - 12:55 amLAX-KUL

21h 25m1 stop

8:05 pm - 10:05 amKUL-LAX

29h 00m1 stop

$586China Eastern

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Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 10

12:30 pm - 2:40 pmLAX-KUL

35h 10m3 stops

3:40 pm - 10:05 amKUL-LAX

33h 25m3 stops

$614China Eastern

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Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 10

11:55 pm - 11:20 amLAX-KUL

20h 25m1 stop

12:25 pm - 8:40 pmKUL-LAX

23h 15m1 stop

$663Philippine Airlines

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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17

11:55 pm - 3:25 pmSFO-KUL

24h 30m1 stop

12:25 pm - 8:50 pmKUL-SFO

23h 25m1 stop

$668Philippine Airlines

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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 19

11:55 pm - 1:00 amLAX-KUL

34h 05m1 stop

8:00 am - 8:00 pmKUL-LAX

27h 00m1 stop

$690XiamenAir

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Thu, Aug 14 - Thu, Sep 4

10:25 pm - 11:00 pmLAX-KUL

32h 35m1 stop

12:20 am - 7:00 pmKUL-LAX

34h 40m1 stop

$708Air China

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Thu, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 19

Air India flights from California to Malaysia

Our best Air India deals on California to Malaysia flight tickets

Air India

Sep 1

SFO10:00 amSan Francisco

43h 55m

1 stop

KUL8:55 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 30

KUL8:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

37h 55m

1 stop

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

$552

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Air India

Sep 14

SFO10:00 amSan Francisco

43h 55m

1 stop

KUL8:55 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 1

KUL8:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

37h 55m

1 stop

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

$561

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Air India

Sep 22

SFO10:00 amSan Francisco

43h 55m

1 stop

KUL8:55 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 28

KUL8:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

37h 55m

1 stop

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

$583

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Korean Air flights from California to Malaysia

Our best Korean Air deals on California to Malaysia flight tickets

Korean Air

Nov 13

SFO11:40 amSan Francisco

42h 40m

1 stop

KUL10:20 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Dec 1

KUL11:55 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

25h 35m

1 stop

SFO9:30 amSan Francisco

$714

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Korean Air

Nov 18

SFO11:40 amSan Francisco

42h 40m

1 stop

KUL10:20 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Dec 7

KUL11:55 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

25h 35m

1 stop

SFO9:30 amSan Francisco

$729

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Korean Air

Oct 27

SJC7:15 amSan Jose

24h 05m

2 stops

KUL10:20 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 19

KUL11:55 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

34h 52m

2 stops

SJC6:47 pmSan Jose

$765

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San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

9:40 am-2:40 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Penang Intl

Sat 2/7

6:05 pm-7:50 am

1 stop29h 45m

$548

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

10:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop43h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/30

8:05 am-7:00 am

1 stop37h 55m

$552

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

10:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop43h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/1

8:05 am-7:00 am

1 stop37h 55m

$561

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

10:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop43h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/28

8:05 am-7:00 am

1 stop37h 55m

$583

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

12:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/10

8:05 pm-10:05 am

1 stop29h 00m

$586

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

12:30 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops35h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/10

3:40 pm-10:05 am

3 stops33h 25m

$614

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

11:55 pm-11:20 am

1 stop20h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/17

12:25 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$663

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

11:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 10/19

12:25 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$668

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

11:55 pm-1:00 am

1 stop34h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/4

8:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$690

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Thu 11/13

10:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/19

12:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$708

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia?

The cheapest month to fly to Malaysia from California is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $769, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Malaysia during the month of August, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $796.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Malaysia?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Malaysia is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $963. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $1,177. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Malaysia.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Malaysia?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $941. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Malaysia is at noon when prices are around $1,181.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Malaysia from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Malaysia for around $937 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Malaysia from California for as low as $776 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Malaysia flights?

You could potentially save up to 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Malaysia flight.

Cheap California to Malaysia flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Malaysia

Best Price Found	$331
Fastest flight time	18h 10m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Malaysia	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Malaysia from California in the past 72 hours is $331. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Malaysia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $548.

The fastest flight from California to Malaysia takes 18h 10m

There are no direct flights from California to Malaysia. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Penang Intl Airport, San Francisco Airport - Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Los Angeles Airport - Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

There are 3 airports near Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), Penang Intl (PEN), Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Malaysia?
Prices for flights from California to Malaysia are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Malaysia?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Malaysia is 14 as of July 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Malaysia?
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 Malaysia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Malaysia?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Malaysia 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 Malaysia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from California to Malaysia

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to Malaysia with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air India	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,928 reviews	Search Air India flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $602	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 104 reviews	Search China Southern flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $616	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $625	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,338 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $636	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 158 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom $658	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 894 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $709	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $718	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 949 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
ANA	PriceFrom $729	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 922 reviews	Search ANA flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $733	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,121 reviews	Search Korean Air flights

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from California to Malaysia?

It is quick and easy to find California to Malaysia flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Malaysia that suits you.

Can I find flights from California to Malaysia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from California to Malaysia with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from California to Malaysia?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Malaysia from California.

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