How long is the flight from Malaysia to California?

Flight times from Malaysia to California vary, but if you’re flying out of Kuala Lumpur and flying into Los Angeles (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 17h 50m on average. Another popular route from Malaysia to California is flying from Penang to Los Angeles, which will take roughly 21h 25m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to California?

China Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Malaysia according to our data. China Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

China Southern, Sichuan Airlines, and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Malaysia to California

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

Prices for flights from Malaysia to California refresh daily.

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

As of August 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Malaysia to California.

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

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 Malaysia to California.

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

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

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6:10 pm - 7:40 pmKUL-LAX

40h 30m1 stop

11:50 pm - 12:25 pmLAX-KUL

21h 35m1 stop

$577China Southern

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Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 24

1:25 pm - 7:40 pmKUL-LAX

21h 15m1 stop

11:50 pm - 12:25 pmLAX-KUL

21h 35m1 stop

$588China Southern

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Sun, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 15

5:00 pm - 7:55 pmKUL-LAX

18h 55m1 stop

10:05 pm - 4:15 pmLAX-KUL

26h 10m1 stop

$756Singapore Airlines

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Thu, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 24

9:50 pm - 7:50 amKUL-SFO

26h 00m1 stop

9:40 am - 9:05 pmSFO-KUL

19h 25m1 stop

$756Singapore Airlines

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Thu, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 24

2:45 pm - 8:45 pmKUL-LAX

21h 00m1 stop

12:05 am - 1:25 pmLAX-KUL

22h 20m1 stop

$844China Airlines

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Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 7

2:45 pm - 7:55 pmKUL-SFO

20h 10m1 stop

11:40 pm - 1:25 pmSFO-KUL

22h 45m1 stop

$862China Airlines

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Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Oct 27

12:50 pm - 4:00 pmKUL-SFO

18h 10m1 stop

12:20 pm - 11:45 amSFO-KUL

32h 25m1 stop

$881EVA Air

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Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Oct 27

1:00 pm - 10:40 pmPEN-SFO

24h 40m1 stop

12:55 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-PEN

32h 05m1 stop

$995Cathay Pacific

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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7

1:00 am - 10:40 pmPEN-SFO

36h 40m1 stop

12:55 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-PEN

32h 05m1 stop

$1,012Cathay Pacific

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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 7

12:55 pm - 10:59 pmKUL-BUR

25h 04m2 stops

6:24 pm - 11:45 amBUR-KUL

25h 21m2 stops

$1,081EVA Air

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China Southern flights from Malaysia to California

Our best China Southern deals on Malaysia to California flight tickets

China Southern

Sep 9

KUL6:10 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

40h 30m

1 stop

LAX7:40 pmLos Angeles

Sep 24

LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles

21h 35m

1 stop

KUL12:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

$577

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China Southern

Sep 7

KUL1:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

LAX7:40 pmLos Angeles

Sep 15

LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles

21h 35m

1 stop

KUL12:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

$588

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China Southern

Sep 9

KUL1:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

22h 15m

1 stop

SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco

Sep 15

SFO12:35 amSan Francisco

25h 35m

2 stops

KUL5:10 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

$603

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Philippine Airlines flights from Malaysia to California

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Philippine Airlines

Sep 30

KUL4:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

LAX8:40 pmLos Angeles

Oct 7

LAX12:50 pmLos Angeles

35h 35m

1 stop

KUL3:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

$639

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Philippine Airlines

Oct 1

KUL12:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

23h 15m

1 stop

LAX8:40 pmLos Angeles

Oct 8

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

20h 25m

1 stop

KUL11:20 amKuala Lumpur Intl

$642

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Philippine Airlines

Sep 30

KUL4:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

LAX8:40 pmLos Angeles

Oct 7

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

24h 30m

1 stop

KUL3:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

$644

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Kuala LumpurLos Angeles

KUL - LAX

KULLAX

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/9

6:10 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop40h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/24

11:50 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$577

Kuala LumpurLos Angeles

KUL - LAX

KULLAX

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/7

1:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

11:50 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$588

Kuala LumpurLos Angeles

KUL - LAX

KULLAX

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/12

5:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

10:05 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$756

Kuala LumpurSan Francisco

KUL - SFO

KULSFO

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/12

9:50 pm-7:50 am

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

9:40 am-9:05 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$756

Kuala LumpurLos Angeles

KUL - LAX

KULLAX

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/1

2:45 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

12:05 am-1:25 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$844

Kuala LumpurSan Francisco

KUL - SFO

KULSFO

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 9/19

2:45 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

11:40 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$862

Kuala LumpurSan Francisco

KUL - SFO

KULSFO

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 9/19

12:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

12:20 pm-11:45 am

1 stop32h 25m

$881

PenangSan Francisco

PEN - SFO

PENSFO

Penang Intl

Tue 9/30

1:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop24h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

12:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$995

PenangSan Francisco

PEN - SFO

PENSFO

Penang Intl

Mon 9/29

1:00 am-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

12:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,012

Kuala LumpurBurbank

KUL - BUR

KULBUR

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 11/2

12:55 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops25h 04m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 11/12

6:24 pm-11:45 am

2 stops25h 21m

$1,081

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of March is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Malaysia averaging around $860.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Malaysia to California is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $927. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Thursday is $1,002.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $917. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $1,071 on average. Flights to California from Malaysia in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Malaysia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $901 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Malaysia for as low as $870 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Malaysia to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 48% on your flight if you consider stops on a Malaysia to California flight.

Cheap Malaysia to California flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$352
Fastest flight time	17h 15m
Direct flights	None
Airports in California	3 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Malaysia in the past 72 hours is $352. The best round-trip flight deal from Malaysia to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $577.

The fastest flight from Malaysia to California takes 17h 15m

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

There are 3 airports near California: Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), San Francisco (SFO)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Malaysia to California?
Prices for flights from Malaysia to California refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Malaysia to California?
As of August 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Malaysia to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from Malaysia to California?
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 Malaysia to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to California 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 California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Malaysia to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom $591	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 895 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $741	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,347 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $780	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 764 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 969 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $822	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,232 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $836	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,925 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $842	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 933 reviews	Search ANA flights

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