Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 36,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur for specific travel dates.
2026-11-24
SFO - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 36,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-25
SFO - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 36,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-08
SFO - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 36,000 Pts + $460.8
2026-11-09
SFO - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 36,000 Pts + $460.8
2026-11-10
SFO - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 36,000 Pts + $460.8
2026-11-11
SFO - KUL
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 36,000 Pts + $460.8
San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur flight facts
Distance
8,472 mi
13,635 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 17h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+16h
Kuala Lumpur is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
KUL · Kuala Lumpur Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Kuala Lumpur · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Singapore · Singapore is 185 mi from Kuala Lumpur
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
SFO - KUL
Business | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 110,000 Pts + $31.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
SFO - KUL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 65,000 Pts + $457.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SFO - KUL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $17.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
SFO - KUL
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 71,500 Pts + $17.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
SFO - KUL
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 71,500 Pts + $19.1
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
SFO - KUL
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $26.5
Selected hotels for your next stay
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
From 12,000 Pts or $172
Shah Alam (Malaysia)
DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City
From 20,000 Pts or $67
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
From 20,000 Pts or $328
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur.
San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur are about 8,472 miles (13,635 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 8,472-mile straight-line distance takes about 17h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Kuala Lumpur is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Kuala Lumpur, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
Our mission is to provide
the simplest and best
points travel planning
experience. Yeah!
Our mission is to provide the simplest and best
points travel planning experience. Yeah!
