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 19h 25m on average. If you fly from Boston (another popular airport in United States) to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 21h 20m.

What airlines fly to Malaysia?

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines 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 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Malaysia. Keep in mind that there are 22 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?

China Southern, ANA, and Korean Air 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 August 2026, there are 19 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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12:30 pm - 2:20 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

34h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hangzhou

3:45 pm - 9:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 20m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

$662China Eastern

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Dec 16

1:20 pm - 11:00 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

41h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

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

34h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

$662Air China

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

12:30 pm - 2:45 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

35h 15m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang Kunming Changshui

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

29h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$664China Eastern

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

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

32h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

12:15 am - 8:10 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

34h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

$669Air China

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10

11:30 pm - 3:45 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

8:55 am - 7:40 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

$686Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Oct 7

9:15 pm - 9:35 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

21h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:25 am - 9:50 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$696Singapore Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 27

11:50 pm - 1:25 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

22h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

6:00 pm - 8:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

41h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$703China Southern

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 27

11:50 pm - 12:45 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

21h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

2:45 pm - 8:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

20h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$705China Southern

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

12:50 pm - 9:50 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

42h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:20 pm - 10:40 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

26h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

$753Korean Air

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20

12:40 pm - 9:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

42h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 1:40 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 45m1 stop Incheon Intl

$756Korean Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Nov 8

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12:30 pm - 2:40 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

35h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

1:55 am - 10:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

23h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$690China Eastern

Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 29

12:30 pm - 2:40 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

59h 10m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang Kunming Changshui

1:55 am - 10:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

23h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$719China Eastern

Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 29

11:50 pm - 3:40 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

24h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

1:20 am - 8:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$724China Southern

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Sep 29

11:50 pm - 5:00 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

26h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

2:45 pm - 8:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

20h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$724China Southern

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Sep 30

12:30 pm - 12:55 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

21h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

1:55 am - 10:05 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

23h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$803Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 29

1:00 pm - 9:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

41h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:20 pm - 3:23 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

31h 03m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$854Korean Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Sep 30

11:50 pm - 9:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

31h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:20 pm - 10:39 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

38h 19m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$854Korean Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 am - 12:05 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

27h 05m2 stops San Francisco Tokyo Narita

7:15 am - 7:18 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

27h 03m2 stops Tokyo Narita San Francisco

$861United Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Sep 30

10:55 am - 12:05 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

22h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita

7:15 am - 11:06 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 51m2 stops Tokyo Narita San Francisco

$865United Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 20

1:25 pm - 5:55 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

37h 30m1 stop Tokyo Narita

10:50 pm - 10:35 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

26h 45m1 stop Tokyo Narita

$886Japan Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Sep 2

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Air China flights from United States to Malaysia

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Air China

Aug 28

LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

32h 35m

1 stop

KUL11:00 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 10

KUL12:15 amKuala Lumpur Intl

34h 55m

1 stop

LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$669

Air China

Sep 4

LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

32h 35m

1 stop

KUL11:00 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 10

KUL12:15 amKuala Lumpur Intl

34h 55m

1 stop

LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$674

Air China

Nov 15

LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

34h 40m

1 stop

KUL4:00 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 29

KUL12:20 amKuala Lumpur Intl

34h 40m

1 stop

LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$676

Singapore Airlines flights from United States to Malaysia

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Singapore Airlines

Sep 13

LAX9:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 20m

1 stop

KUL9:35 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 27

KUL10:25 amKuala Lumpur Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

LAX9:50 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$696

Singapore Airlines

Oct 28

LAX11:05 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

26h 10m

1 stop

KUL4:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 2

KUL9:00 amKuala Lumpur Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

LAX7:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$697

Singapore Airlines

Oct 28

LAX11:05 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

26h 10m

1 stop

KUL4:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 2

KUL9:00 amKuala Lumpur Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

LAX7:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$701

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Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

12:30 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/16

3:45 pm-9:05 am

2 stops33h 20m

$662

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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

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Sun 11/8

1:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop41h 40m

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12:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$662

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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

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Tue 10/27

12:30 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops35h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

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8:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop29h 00m

$664

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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/28

11:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/10

12:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$669

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

11:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/7

8:55 am-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$686

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

9:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop21h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/27

10:25 am-9:50 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$696

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

11:50 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/27

6:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop41h 00m

$703

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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

11:50 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/28

2:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$705

SeattleKuala Lumpur

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

SEAKUL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 9/7

12:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop42h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/20

11:20 pm-10:40 am

1 stop26h 20m

$753

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

LAXKUL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 9/24

12:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop42h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 11/8

11:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$756

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $922, 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 February, then flying in January 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 $1,128 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 $965 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to Malaysia flight.

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Fastest flight time	19h 25m
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The fastest flight from United States to Malaysia takes 19h 25m

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 August 2026, there are 19 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
China Southern	PriceFrom $485	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 171 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $524	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,584 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,951 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $576	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,441 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $579	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,222 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom $590	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,013 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $602	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,293 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $625	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,089 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $627	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 232 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Delta	PriceFrom $635	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,497 reviews	Search Delta flights

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