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

United Airlines, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur

What airlines fly to Kuala Lumpur?

China Airlines, United Airlines and ANA are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur from San Diego according to our data. China Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 66% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kuala Lumpur. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Kuala Lumpur refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

As of September 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Kuala Lumpur.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport 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 San Diego Airport to Kuala Lumpur.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Kuala Lumpur trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kuala Lumpur. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:00 am - 10:10 amSAN-KUL

35h 10m2 stops

5:00 pm - 11:46 amKUL-SAN

33h 46m2 stops

$977United Airlines

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Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 1

7:58 am - 10:20 amSAN-KUL

35h 22m2 stops

6:30 pm - 2:55 pmKUL-SAN

36h 25m2 stops

$996United Airlines

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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3

12:18 pm - 12:05 pmSAN-KUL

32h 47m2 stops

5:50 pm - 9:40 amKUL-SAN

30h 50m2 stops

$999Cathay Pacific

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Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 1

11:08 am - 11:00 pmSAN-KUL

44h 52m2 stops

12:20 am - 6:34 pmKUL-SAN

33h 14m2 stops

$1,287Air China

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Thu, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 31

6:20 am - 5:40 amSAN-KUL

32h 20m2 stops

1:55 am - 3:19 pmKUL-SAN

29h 24m2 stops

$1,433China Eastern

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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2

11:08 am - 11:00 pmSAN-KUL

44h 52m2 stops

12:20 am - 6:34 pmKUL-SAN

33h 14m2 stops

$1,514Air China

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Thu, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 31

1:55 pm - 3:40 pmSAN-KUL

34h 45m1 stop

11:50 pm - 5:19 pmKUL-SAN

32h 29m2 stops

$1,735KLM

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Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 1

1:55 pm - 3:40 pmSAN-KUL

34h 45m1 stop

11:50 pm - 7:43 pmKUL-SAN

34h 53m2 stops

$1,736KLM

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Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 1

5:17 pm - 12:30 pmSAN-KUL

27h 13m2 stops

1:30 pm - 8:04 pmKUL-SAN

22h 34m2 stops

$2,042Cathay Pacific

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Tue, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 7

6:15 am - 12:55 amSAN-KUL

26h 40m2 stops

8:05 pm - 3:22 pmKUL-SAN

35h 17m2 stops

$2,359China Eastern

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Mon, Dec 22 - Tue, Jan 6

Cathay Pacific flights from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur

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Cathay Pacific

Oct 23

SAN12:18 pmSan Diego

32h 47m

2 stops

KUL12:05 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 1

KUL5:50 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

30h 50m

2 stops

SAN9:40 amSan Diego

$999

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Cathay Pacific

Dec 23

SAN5:17 pmSan Diego

27h 13m

2 stops

KUL12:30 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Jan 7

KUL1:30 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

22h 34m

2 stops

SAN8:04 pmSan Diego

$2,042

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Cathay Pacific

Dec 22

SAN7:21 pmSan Diego

29h 29m

2 stops

KUL4:50 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Jan 7

KUL8:20 amKuala Lumpur Intl

27h 44m

2 stops

SAN8:04 pmSan Diego

$2,121

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United Airlines flights from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur

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United Airlines

Oct 23

SAN8:00 amSan Diego

35h 10m

2 stops

KUL10:10 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 1

KUL5:00 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

33h 46m

2 stops

SAN11:46 amSan Diego

$977

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United Airlines

Oct 30

SAN7:58 amSan Diego

35h 22m

2 stops

KUL10:20 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 3

KUL6:30 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

36h 25m

2 stops

SAN2:55 pmSan Diego

$996

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United Airlines

Oct 30

SAN4:01 pmSan Diego

27h 19m

2 stops

KUL10:20 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 3

KUL8:30 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

32h 15m

2 stops

SAN12:45 pmSan Diego

$1,046

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San DiegoKuala Lumpur

SAN - KUL

SANKUL

San Diego

Thu 10/23

8:00 am-10:10 am

2 stops35h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 11/1

5:00 pm-11:46 am

2 stops33h 46m

$977

San DiegoKuala Lumpur

SAN - KUL

SANKUL

San Diego

Thu 10/30

7:58 am-10:20 am

2 stops35h 22m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 11/3

6:30 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$996

San DiegoKuala Lumpur

SAN - KUL

SANKUL

San Diego

Thu 10/23

12:18 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops32h 47m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 11/1

5:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 50m

$999

San DiegoKuala Lumpur

SAN - KUL

SANKUL

San Diego

Thu 10/23

11:08 am-11:00 pm

2 stops44h 52m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/31

12:20 am-6:34 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$1,287

San DiegoKuala Lumpur

SAN - KUL

SANKUL

San Diego

Thu 10/30

6:20 am-5:40 am

2 stops32h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 11/2

1:55 am-3:19 pm

2 stops29h 24m

$1,433

San DiegoKuala Lumpur

SAN - KUL

SANKUL

San Diego

Thu 10/23

11:08 am-11:00 pm

2 stops44h 52m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/31

12:20 am-6:34 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$1,514

San DiegoKuala Lumpur

SAN - KUL

SANKUL

San Diego

Thu 10/23

1:55 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop34h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 11/1

11:50 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops32h 29m

$1,735

San DiegoKuala Lumpur

SAN - KUL

SANKUL

San Diego

Thu 10/23

1:55 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop34h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 11/1

11:50 pm-7:43 pm

2 stops34h 53m

$1,736

San DiegoKuala Lumpur

SAN - KUL

SANKUL

San Diego

Tue 12/23

5:17 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops27h 13m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/7

1:30 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$2,042

San DiegoKuala Lumpur

SAN - KUL

SANKUL

San Diego

Mon 12/22

6:15 am-12:55 am

2 stops26h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 1/6

8:05 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops35h 17m

$2,359

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $999. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Kuala Lumpur from San Diego during October instead. Flights to Kuala Lumpur in October, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $1,002.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kuala Lumpur?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Kuala Lumpur from San Diego. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $1,167. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $1,371. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Kuala Lumpur.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Kuala Lumpur is in the afternoon. Flights from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur during this time can be as low as $1,220. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $1,389 on average. Flights to Kuala Lumpur from San Diego at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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How far is San Diego to Kuala Lumpur by plane?
The straight-line distance from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur is 8883.4 mi. Flights usually cover this in 23h 22m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Kuala Lumpur?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Kuala Lumpur refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Kuala Lumpur?
As of September 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Kuala Lumpur.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport 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 San Diego Airport to Kuala Lumpur.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kuala Lumpur?
The required travel and health documents for your Kuala Lumpur trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kuala Lumpur. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Kuala Lumpur

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
ANA	PriceFrom $988	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 963 reviews		Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $994	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,924 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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