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 20m 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 20h 05m.

What airlines fly to Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and ANA are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malaysia from United States according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Malaysia. Keep in mind that there are 23 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, Air India, and Cathay Pacific 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 2025, there are 24 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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10:00 am - 8:55 pmSFO-KUL

43h 55m1 stop

8:05 am - 7:00 amKUL-SFO

37h 55m1 stop

$552Air India

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Mon, Sep 15 - Wed, Oct 1

10:00 am - 8:55 pmSFO-KUL

43h 55m1 stop

8:05 am - 7:00 amKUL-SFO

37h 55m1 stop

$561Air India

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Sun, Sep 14 - Wed, Oct 1

12:00 pm - 8:05 amSFO-KUL

29h 05m1 stop

10:00 pm - 9:40 amKUL-SFO

26h 40m1 stop

$592Singapore Airlines

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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Oct 7

9:20 pm - 8:05 amLAX-KUL

19h 45m1 stop

10:25 am - 9:50 pmKUL-LAX

26h 25m1 stop

$593Singapore Airlines

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Fri, Sep 12 - Tue, Oct 14

7:00 am - 6:00 amDFW-KUL

34h 00m2 stops

2:15 pm - 1:20 pmKUL-DFW

36h 05m2 stops

$706ANA

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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 29

7:00 am - 12:15 amDFW-KUL

27h 15m2 stops

8:00 am - 6:21 pmKUL-DFW

24h 21m2 stops

$712ANA

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Tue, Nov 18 - Thu, Dec 4

8:20 pm - 5:20 pmORD-KUL

31h 00m1 stop

10:05 am - 7:25 pmKUL-ORD

46h 20m1 stop

$788Turkish Airlines

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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Mar 10

8:20 pm - 5:20 pmORD-KUL

31h 00m1 stop

11:45 pm - 11:05 amKUL-ORD

24h 20m1 stop

$837Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Mar 11

8:41 am - 7:50 amANC-KUL

31h 09m2 stops

2:55 am - 8:03 pmKUL-ANC

33h 08m2 stops

$1,359Qatar Airways

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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30

1:59 am - 7:50 amANC-KUL

37h 51m2 stops

2:55 am - 5:27 pmKUL-ANC

30h 32m2 stops

$1,386Qatar Airways

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Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 30

Philippine Airlines flights from United States to Malaysia

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Philippine Airlines

Nov 4

LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles

20h 35m

1 stop

KUL10:45 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 11

KUL11:45 amKuala Lumpur Intl

36h 15m

1 stop

LAX8:00 amLos Angeles

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Philippine Airlines

Sep 8

LAX12:50 pmLos Angeles

31h 30m

1 stop

KUL11:20 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 22

KUL12:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

23h 15m

1 stop

LAX8:40 pmLos Angeles

$663

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Philippine Airlines

Oct 9

SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco

24h 30m

1 stop

KUL3:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 19

KUL12:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

23h 25m

1 stop

SFO8:50 pmSan Francisco

$668

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Cathay Pacific flights from United States to Malaysia

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 15

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

KUL12:05 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 30

KUL5:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

33h 45m

1 stop

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$694

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 15

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

KUL12:05 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 22

KUL5:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

33h 45m

1 stop

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$709

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 15

SFO12:05 amSan Francisco

29h 05m

1 stop

KUL8:10 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 1

KUL8:10 amKuala Lumpur Intl

29h 30m

1 stop

SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco

$713

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San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

10:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop43h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/1

8:05 am-7:00 am

1 stop37h 55m

$552

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

10:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop43h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/1

8:05 am-7:00 am

1 stop37h 55m

$561

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

12:00 pm-8:05 am

1 stop29h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/7

10:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop26h 40m

$592

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

9:20 pm-8:05 am

1 stop19h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/14

10:25 am-9:50 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$593

DallasKuala Lumpur

DFW - KUL

DFWKUL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 10/22

7:00 am-6:00 am

2 stops34h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/29

2:15 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$706

DallasKuala Lumpur

DFW - KUL

DFWKUL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 11/18

7:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops27h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/4

8:00 am-6:21 pm

2 stops24h 21m

$712

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

8:20 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/10

10:05 am-7:25 pm

1 stop46h 20m

$788

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

8:20 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 3/11

11:45 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 20m

$837

AnchorageKuala Lumpur

ANC - KUL

ANCKUL

Anchorage

Tue 9/23

8:41 am-7:50 am

2 stops31h 09m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/30

2:55 am-8:03 pm

2 stops33h 08m

$1,359

AnchorageKuala Lumpur

ANC - KUL

ANCKUL

Anchorage

Mon 9/22

1:59 am-7:50 am

2 stops37h 51m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/30

2:55 am-5:27 pm

2 stops30h 32m

$1,386

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $920, 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 January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $948.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Malaysia is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $963. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $1,177. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Malaysia.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $941. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Malaysia is at noon when prices are around $1,181.

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 $1,172 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 $1,000 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 32% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to Malaysia flight.

Cheap United States to Malaysia flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from United States to Malaysia

Best Price Found	$331
Fastest flight time	18h 10m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Malaysia	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Malaysia from United States in the past 72 hours is $331. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Malaysia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $552.

The fastest flight from United States to Malaysia takes 18h 10m

There are no direct flights from United States to Malaysia. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Los Angeles Airport - Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport - Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

There is 1 airport near Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)

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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 2025, there are 24 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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Air India	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,928 reviews	Search Air India flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $602	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 104 reviews	Search China Southern flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $616	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $636	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 159 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
SAUDIA	PriceFrom $647	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 627 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $653	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,300 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom $658	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 894 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $709	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,904 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $716	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,122 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $780	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,935 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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