What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Malaysia

What airlines fly to Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malaysia from San Francisco according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Malaysia. Keep in mind that there are 13 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 San Francisco Airport to Malaysia?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Malaysia are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Malaysia?

The number of operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Malaysia is 13 as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Malaysia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport 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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11:45 am - 9:25 am

SFO

PEN

30h 40m

1 stop

9:25 pm - 9:50 am

PEN

SFO

27h 25m

1 stop

$528Singapore Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 26

11:45 am - 11:05 am

SFO

PEN

32h 20m

1 stop

3:35 pm - 8:50 am

PEN

SFO

32h 15m

1 stop

$540Singapore Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Oct 26

11:45 am - 2:25 pm

SFO

PEN

35h 40m

1 stop

9:15 pm - 8:50 am

PEN

SFO

26h 35m

1 stop

$543Singapore Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Oct 26

12:00 pm - 2:40 pm

SFO

KUL

35h 40m

2 stops

3:40 pm - 9:05 am

KUL

SFO

32h 25m

2 stops

$746China Eastern

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 10

12:00 pm - 2:40 pm

SFO

KUL

35h 40m

2 stops

8:15 pm - 9:05 am

KUL

SFO

27h 50m

1 stop

$748China Eastern

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, May 3

1:00 pm - 7:10 pm

SFO

PEN

39h 10m

1 stop

1:00 pm - 10:40 pm

PEN

SFO

24h 40m

1 stop

$797Cathay Pacific

Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, May 11

1:05 am - 5:15 pm

SFO

KCH

25h 10m

2 stops

9:55 am - 8:30 pm

KCH

SFO

25h 35m

2 stops

$1,276China Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9

1:05 am - 5:15 pm

SFO

KCH

25h 10m

2 stops

9:55 am - 8:30 pm

KCH

SFO

25h 35m

2 stops

$1,384China Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9

1:55 pm - 5:45 pm

SFO

KBR

36h 50m

2 stops

2:50 pm - 11:55 am

KBR

SFO

36h 05m

2 stops

$1,384Malaysia Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31

1:55 pm - 1:25 pm

SFO

SDK

32h 30m

2 stops

6:30 pm - 11:55 am

SDK

SFO

32h 25m

2 stops

$1,623Malaysia Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

Air India flights from San Francisco to Malaysia

Our best Air India deals on San Francisco to Malaysia flight tickets

Air India

Sep 1

SFO8:45 pmSan Francisco

43h 15m

2 stops

KUL7:00 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 30

KUL10:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

SFO3:35 pmSan Francisco

$773

Air India

Sep 1

SFO8:45 pmSan Francisco

43h 15m

2 stops

KUL7:00 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 15

KUL8:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

37h 55m

2 stops

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

$797

Air India

May 11

SFO10:30 amSan Francisco

44h 10m

2 stops

KUL9:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

May 25

KUL8:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

37h 55m

1 stop

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

$810

China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Malaysia

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China Eastern

May 2

SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco

35h 40m

2 stops

KUL2:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

May 10

KUL3:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

32h 25m

2 stops

SFO9:05 amSan Francisco

$746

China Eastern

Apr 16

SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco

35h 40m

2 stops

KUL2:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

May 3

KUL8:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO9:05 amSan Francisco

$748

China Eastern

May 2

SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco

40h 15m

1 stop

KUL7:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

May 10

KUL3:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

32h 25m

2 stops

SFO9:05 amSan Francisco

$754

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SFOPEN

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Tue 9/15

11:45 am-9:25 am

1 stop30h 40m

Penang Intl

Sat 9/26

9:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop27h 25m

$528

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

11:45 am-11:05 am

1 stop32h 20m

Penang Intl

Mon 10/26

3:35 pm-8:50 am

1 stop32h 15m

$540

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

11:45 am-2:25 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Penang Intl

Mon 10/26

9:15 pm-8:50 am

1 stop26h 35m

$543

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

12:00 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 5/10

3:40 pm-9:05 am

2 stops32h 25m

$746

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

12:00 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 5/3

8:15 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

$748

San FranciscoPenang

SFO - PEN

SFOPEN

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

1:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop39h 10m

Penang Intl

Mon 5/11

1:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$797

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San FranciscoKuching

SFO - KCH

SFOKCH

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

1:05 am-5:15 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Kuching

Wed 9/9

9:55 am-8:30 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$1,276

San FranciscoKuching

SFO - KCH

SFOKCH

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

1:05 am-5:15 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Kuching

Wed 9/9

9:55 am-8:30 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$1,384

San FranciscoKota Bharu

SFO - KBR

SFOKBR

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

1:55 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

Mon 8/31

2:50 pm-11:55 am

2 stops36h 05m

$1,384

San FranciscoSandakan

SFO - SDK

SFOSDK

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

1:55 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Sandakan

Mon 9/14

6:30 pm-11:55 am

2 stops32h 25m

$1,623

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Malaysia

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia?

The cheapest month to fly to Malaysia from San Francisco is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $677, 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 September, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $734.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Malaysia from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Malaysia for around $936 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Malaysia from San Francisco for as low as $796 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Malaysia flights?

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Malaysia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Malaysia?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Malaysia are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Malaysia?
The number of operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Malaysia is 13 as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Malaysia?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco to Malaysia

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $515	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,542 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,969 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $589	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,488 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom $616	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 979 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $654	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 200 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $683	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,239 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
ANA	PriceFrom $738	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,163 reviews	Search ANA flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $749	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,203 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $855	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 815 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
STARLUX Airlines	PriceFrom $904	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.9 295 reviews	Search STARLUX Airlines flights

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

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for San Francisco to Malaysia flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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