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

Singapore Airlines, Korean Air, and Delta 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 18h 25m 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.

What airlines fly to Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and United Airlines 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 51% 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.

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 15 as of March 2026.

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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11:30 pm - 10:15 am

LAX

KUL

19h 45m

1 stop

8:40 pm - 12:50 pm

KUL

LAX

31h 10m

2 stops

$559Singapore Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Oct 6

11:20 pm - 10:15 am

LAX

KUL

19h 55m

1 stop

6:35 pm - 9:20 pm

KUL

LAX

17h 45m

1 stop

$574Singapore Airlines

Sun, Apr 26 - Wed, May 6

11:20 pm - 10:15 am

LAX

KUL

19h 55m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 9:20 pm

KUL

LAX

19h 45m

1 stop

$601Singapore Airlines

Sun, Apr 26 - Wed, May 6

11:50 pm - 1:25 pm

LAX

KUL

22h 35m

1 stop

2:45 pm - 7:30 pm

KUL

LAX

19h 45m

1 stop

$605China Southern

Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Oct 26

4:55 pm - 11:10 am

LAX

KUL

27h 15m

1 stop

2:15 am - 1:45 pm

KUL

LAX

26h 30m

1 stop

$621Philippine Airlines

Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 30

10:00 am - 9:50 pm

LAX

KUL

20h 50m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 9:40 am

KUL

LAX

25h 20m

1 stop

$647Korean Air

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20

12:30 pm - 12:55 am

LAX

KUL

21h 25m

1 stop

4:30 am - 10:05 am

KUL

LAX

44h 35m

2 stops

$649China Eastern

Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, May 7

12:40 pm - 9:50 pm

SFO

KUL

42h 10m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 10:40 am

KUL

SFO

26h 20m

1 stop

$743Korean Air

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

12:00 pm - 12:30 am

SFO

BKI

21h 30m

1 stop

1:30 am - 9:05 am

BKI

SFO

22h 35m

1 stop

$750China Eastern

Mon, May 18 - Fri, May 29

12:35 am - 12:45 pm

SFO

KUL

21h 10m

1 stop

6:00 pm - 8:40 pm

KUL

SFO

41h 40m

2 stops

$762China Southern

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 27

China Southern flights from California to Malaysia

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China Southern

Aug 3

LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

22h 35m

1 stop

KUL1:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 26

KUL2:45 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

19h 45m

1 stop

LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$605

China Southern

May 3

LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 55m

1 stop

KUL12:45 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

May 31

KUL2:45 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$681

China Southern

Sep 12

SFO12:35 amSan Francisco

21h 10m

1 stop

KUL12:45 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 27

KUL6:00 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

41h 40m

2 stops

SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco

$762

Qatar Airways flights from California to Malaysia

Our best Qatar Airways deals on California to Malaysia flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Apr 22

OAK6:20 amOakland

34h 35m

2 stops

KUL7:55 amKuala Lumpur Intl

May 13

KUL2:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

36h 54m

2 stops

OAK11:59 pmOakland

$1,085

Qatar Airways

Apr 1

LAS11:46 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

29h 09m

2 stops

KUL7:55 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Apr 14

KUL2:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

32h 29m

2 stops

LAS7:34 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,199

Qatar Airways

Apr 1

LAS10:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

30h 55m

2 stops

KUL7:55 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Apr 14

KUL2:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

33h 44m

2 stops

LAS8:49 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,223

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Depart

Return

Price

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Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 9/18

11:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop19h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/6

8:40 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$559

Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

11:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop19h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/6

6:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$574

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

11:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop19h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/6

4:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$601

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/3

11:50 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/26

2:45 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$605

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

4:55 pm-11:10 am

1 stop27h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 8/30

2:15 am-1:45 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$621

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

10:00 am-9:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 4/20

11:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop25h 20m

$647

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

12:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/7

4:30 am-10:05 am

2 stops44h 35m

$649

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

12:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop42h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 5/11

11:20 pm-10:40 am

1 stop26h 20m

$743

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/29

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop22h 35m

$750

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

12:35 am-12:45 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/27

6:00 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops41h 40m

$762

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia?

The cheapest month to fly to Malaysia from California is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $655, 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 January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $676.

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 $856 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 $719 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Malaysia flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Malaysia flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 25m
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The fastest flight from California to Malaysia takes 18h 25m

There are no direct flights from California to Malaysia. There are no popular flight routes from California to Malaysia.

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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 15 as of March 2026.
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
China Southern	PriceFrom $507	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 145 reviews	Search China Southern flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $515	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,459 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $546	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,484 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,973 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $571	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,222 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $581	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 42 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $584	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,202 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $589	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 198 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
ANA	PriceFrom $602	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,138 reviews	Search ANA flights
Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom $616	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 970 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights

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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.

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