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 40m 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 20m.

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 39% 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?

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, and United 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 April 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from the United States to Malaysia

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8:40 pm - 9:30 amLAX-KUL

21h 50m1 stop

2:35 pm - 9:50 pmKUL-LAX

22h 15m1 stop

$603Singapore Airlines

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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Oct 22

11:30 am - 9:10 pmSFO-KUL

18h 40m1 stop

10:00 pm - 9:40 amKUL-SFO

26h 40m1 stop

$630Singapore Airlines

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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 30

12:25 am - 12:05 pmLAX-KUL

20h 40m1 stop

5:40 pm - 10:05 pmKUL-LAX

19h 25m1 stop

$676Cathay Pacific

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Mon, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 17

12:25 am - 12:05 pmLAX-KUL

20h 40m1 stop

5:40 pm - 10:05 pmKUL-LAX

19h 25m1 stop

$705Cathay Pacific

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Sun, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 15

8:00 am - 6:00 amLAX-KUL

55h 00m2 stops

2:15 pm - 6:45 pmKUL-LAX

19h 30m1 stop

$737ANA

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Sun, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 16

9:30 pm - 6:00 amLAX-KUL

41h 30m2 stops

7:15 am - 2:57 pmKUL-LAX

22h 42m2 stops

$739ANA

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Mon, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 16

10:00 pm - 2:45 pmJFK-KUL

28h 45m1 stop

2:55 am - 3:10 pmKUL-JFK

24h 15m1 stop

$961Qatar Airways

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Wed, May 14 - Tue, May 20

1:30 pm - 7:05 amIAD-KUL

29h 35m1 stop

10:50 am - 7:45 pmKUL-IAD

44h 55m1 stop

$965Turkish Airlines

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Wed, May 14 - Wed, May 21

8:55 pm - 9:10 amDFW-KUL

23h 15m1 stop

11:45 pm - 12:45 pmKUL-DFW

26h 00m1 stop

$976Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Oct 7

11:20 am - 8:55 pmJFK-KUL

21h 35m1 stop

2:55 am - 3:10 pmKUL-JFK

24h 15m1 stop

$979Qatar Airways

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Singapore Airlines flights from United States to Malaysia

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on United States to Malaysia flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

Aug 13

LAX8:40 pmLos Angeles

21h 50m

1 stop

KUL9:30 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 22

KUL2:35 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

22h 15m

1 stop

LAX9:50 pmLos Angeles

$603

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Singapore Airlines

Sep 1

SFO11:30 amSan Francisco

18h 40m

1 stop

KUL9:10 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 30

KUL10:00 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO9:40 amSan Francisco

$630

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Singapore Airlines

Sep 1

SFO11:30 amSan Francisco

29h 35m

1 stop

KUL8:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 30

KUL10:00 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO9:40 amSan Francisco

$632

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Cathay Pacific flights from United States to Malaysia

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on United States to Malaysia flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Aug 25

LAX12:25 amLos Angeles

20h 40m

1 stop

KUL12:05 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 17

KUL5:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

LAX10:05 pmLos Angeles

$676

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Cathay Pacific

Apr 24

LAX12:25 pmLos Angeles

37h 15m

1 stop

KUL4:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

May 21

KUL1:10 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

23h 55m

1 stop

LAX10:05 pmLos Angeles

$691

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 24

LAX12:25 amLos Angeles

20h 40m

1 stop

KUL12:05 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 15

KUL5:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

LAX10:05 pmLos Angeles

$705

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from United States to Malaysia

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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 $921, 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 February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $950.

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 9 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Malaysia for around $1,167 when searching 9 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 $1,005 on momondo.

Cheap United States to Malaysia flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$335
Fastest flight time	18h 40m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Malaysia	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Malaysia from United States in the past 72 hours is $335. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Malaysia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $603.

The fastest flight from United States to Malaysia takes 18h 40m

There are no direct flights from United States to Malaysia. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, San Francisco Airport - Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Los Angeles Airport - Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

There are 2 airports near Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB)

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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 April 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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China Southern	PriceFrom $602	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 94 reviews	Search China Southern flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $611	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $647	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 143 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
SAUDIA	PriceFrom $685	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 609 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights
Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom $709	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 857 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $746	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,064 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $754	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,667 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $796	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,767 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $840	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,443 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $871	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 729 reviews	Search China Airlines flights

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