How long is the flight from United States to Malaysia?

The flight from United States 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 United States) to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Malaysia), then the flight time is 18h 45m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in United States) to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 19h 45m.

What airlines fly to Malaysia?

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and ANA are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malaysia from United States according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Malaysia. Keep in mind that there are 24 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 United States to Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, ANA, and Philippine Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Malaysia

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

Prices for flights from United States to Malaysia refresh daily.

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

As of November 2026, there are 23 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Malaysia.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 United States 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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8:40 am - 9:05 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:30 am - 7:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

36h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$632Singapore Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 25

8:40 am - 9:05 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

11:05 am - 7:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

36h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$635Singapore Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 25

8:55 pm - 2:05 amLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

37h 10m1 stop Shenzhen

7:40 pm - 6:35 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

38h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$719Air China

Tue, Jan 26 - Mon, Mar 1

11:30 am - 3:00 amLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

47h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

8:15 pm - 10:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

28h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$720China Eastern

Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, May 5

11:30 am - 6:00 amLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

26h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

3:40 pm - 10:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

33h 25m3 stops Kunming Changshui Xi'an Xianyang Shanghai Pu Dong

$720China Eastern

Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, May 5

10:00 pm - 3:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

6:20 pm - 6:30 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

40h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$723China Southern

Sat, Jan 23 - Sun, Feb 28

10:00 pm - 2:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

24h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

6:20 pm - 6:30 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

40h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$723China Southern

Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Feb 28

11:30 am - 6:00 amLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

26h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

4:15 pm - 9:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

32h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$731Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Wed, Feb 10

10:55 pm - 12:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

21h 55m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

8:00 am - 7:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$732XiamenAir

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Feb 23

8:55 pm - 2:05 amLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

37h 10m1 stop Shenzhen

12:20 am - 6:35 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 15m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

$752Air China

Tue, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 18

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11:30 am - 7:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

39h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

2:20 pm - 9:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$770China Eastern

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

11:30 am - 11:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

43h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

12:15 am - 9:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$770China Eastern

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

1:20 pm - 4:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

34h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

12:20 am - 7:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

$816Air China

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

1:20 pm - 4:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

34h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

5:25 pm - 7:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

41h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

$816Air China

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

11:00 am - 10:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

43h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 8:30 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

$831Korean Air

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

11:00 am - 10:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

43h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 8:30 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

$831Korean Air

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 25

6:00 am - 12:15 amLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

26h 15m2 stops San Francisco Tokyo Narita

8:05 am - 9:50 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

17h 45m1 stop Tokyo Narita

$842United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

11:05 am - 12:15 amLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

21h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita

8:05 am - 2:05 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita

$845United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 26

9:20 pm - 12:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

5:50 pm - 9:05 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

19h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$859Cathay Pacific

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25

9:20 pm - 12:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:55 am - 9:20 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$859Cathay Pacific

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25

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Lufthansa flights from United States to Malaysia

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Lufthansa

Nov 15

IAD8:23 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 52m

2 stops

KUL12:15 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Dec 1

KUL2:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$995

Lufthansa

Mar 1

IAH4:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

37h 30m

2 stops

KUL7:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Jun 1

KUL11:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

27h 20m

1 stop

IAH1:35 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,350

Air China flights from United States to Malaysia

Our best Air China deals on United States to Malaysia flight tickets

Air China

Jan 26

LAX8:55 pmLos Angeles

37h 10m

1 stop

KUL2:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Mar 1

KUL7:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

38h 55m

1 stop

LAX6:35 pmLos Angeles

$719

Air China

Nov 24

LAX8:55 pmLos Angeles

29h 45m

1 stop

KUL6:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 30

KUL7:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

38h 55m

1 stop

LAX6:35 pmLos Angeles

$752

Air China

Nov 24

LAX8:55 pmLos Angeles

29h 45m

1 stop

KUL6:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 30

KUL7:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

38h 55m

1 stop

LAX6:35 pmLos Angeles

$764

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SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

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Wed 1/20

8:40 am-9:05 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 1/25

10:30 am-7:05 am

1 stop36h 35m

$632

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SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

SEAKUL

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Wed 1/20

8:40 am-9:05 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 1/25

11:05 am-7:05 am

1 stop36h 00m

$635

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LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

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Tue 1/26

8:55 pm-2:05 am

1 stop37h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/1

7:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop38h 55m

$719

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LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Wed 2/24

11:30 am-3:00 am

2 stops47h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/5

8:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop28h 50m

$720

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Wed 2/24

11:30 am-6:00 am

1 stop26h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/5

3:40 pm-10:05 am

3 stops33h 25m

$720

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Sat 1/23

10:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 2/28

6:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop40h 10m

$723

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Sun 1/24

10:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 2/28

6:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop40h 10m

$723

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Tue 1/19

11:30 am-6:00 am

1 stop26h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 2/10

4:15 pm-9:05 am

1 stop32h 50m

$731

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Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Tue 1/12

10:55 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/23

8:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$732

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Tue 1/12

8:55 pm-2:05 am

1 stop37h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 1/18

12:20 am-6:35 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$752

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia?

The cheapest month to fly to Malaysia from United States is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $940, 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 $955.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Malaysia from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Malaysia for around $1,124 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Malaysia from United States for as low as $884 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on United States to Malaysia flights?

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to Malaysia flight.

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Best Price Found	$327
Fastest flight time	18h 45m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Malaysia from United States in the past 72 hours is $327. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Malaysia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $632.

The fastest flight from United States to Malaysia takes 18h 45m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from the United States to Malaysia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Malaysia?
Prices for flights from United States to Malaysia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Malaysia?
As of November 2026, there are 23 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Malaysia.
How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 United States 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 United States to Malaysia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $425	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,703 reviews	Search Delta flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $481	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,068 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom $505	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,040 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $553	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 168 reviews	Search Air China flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $570	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 188 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $579	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,218 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air India	PriceFrom $600	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,899 reviews	Search Air India flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $625	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,471 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $627	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 250 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $635	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 859 reviews	Search China Airlines flights

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