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$359+ Cheap flights from California to Kuala Lumpur

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LAX — KUL
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kuala Lumpur

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Kuala Lumpur flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$719
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$368
(Justfly.com)

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$826
From California to Kuala Lumpur
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Cheapest flights from California to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3111:55 pmLAX - KUL
1 stop24h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 9/2912:25 pmKUL - LAX
1 stop23h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/31$693
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/12:20 pmLAX - KUL
2 stops26h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 10/156:40 pmKUL - LAX
1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/31$697
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/911:30 amSFO - KUL
1 stop18h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sat 10/1810:00 pmKUL - SFO
1 stop26h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/31$719
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2212:35 pmLAX - KUL
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1212:20 amKUL - LAX
1 stop35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$722
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2612:25 amLAX - KUL
1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/105:40 pmKUL - LAX
1 stop19h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/31$729
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2211:50 pmLAX - KUL
1 stop31h 00mKorean Air
Tue 5/1311:10 pmKUL - LAX
1 stop31h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 3/31$733
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/41:45 pmLAX - KUL
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/112:15 pmKUL - LAX
1 stop19h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$741
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1510:00 amSFO - KUL
1 stop43h 55mAir India
Tue 5/278:05 amKUL - SFO
1 stop37h 55mAir India
Deal found 3/30$742
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2212:40 pmSFO - KUL
1 stop42h 10mKorean Air
Tue 5/1311:10 pmKUL - SFO
1 stop26h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 3/31$749
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1711:50 pmLAS - KUL
1 stop31h 00mKorean Air
Tue 5/2711:10 pmKUL - LAS
1 stop32h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 3/31$752
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1412:20 amSFO - KUL
1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 5/278:10 amKUL - SFO
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/30$768
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/310:50 pmSFO - KUL
1 stop28h 35mVietnam Airlines
Tue 9/307:25 pmKUL - SFO
1 stop38h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 3/31$770

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Kuala Lumpur that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Kuala Lumpur that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Kuala Lumpur

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Sun 8/31

11:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/1

12:25 pm-9:45 am

1 stop36h 20m

$693

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

11:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/30

10:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$700

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

11:30 am-8:05 am

1 stop29h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/2

6:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 00m

$719

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Tue 4/22

12:35 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 5/12

12:20 am-8:45 pm

1 stop35h 25m

$722

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Tue 8/26

12:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/10

5:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$729

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Tue 4/22

11:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 5/13

11:10 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$733

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

10:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop43h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 5/27

8:05 am-7:00 am

1 stop37h 55m

$742

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Mon 8/25

12:00 pm-6:00 am

1 stop27h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/30

2:15 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$743

Las VegasKuala Lumpur

LAS - KUL

LASKUL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/17

11:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 5/27

11:10 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$752

San FranciscoKuala Lumpur

SFO - KUL

SFOKUL

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

12:20 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 5/27

8:10 am-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$768

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Kuala Lumpur

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Kuala Lumpur?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kuala Lumpur (average of $968). Flying from California to Kuala Lumpur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Kuala Lumpur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Kuala Lumpur as you normally would.

Rainfall in Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuala Lumpur ranges from 4.7 - 11.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.0 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Kuala Lumpur when rainfall is around 4.7 in.

Temperature in Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kuala Lumpur, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kuala Lumpur. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Kuala Lumpur, see what other customers have to say about STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air and Korean Air. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.
ANA
8.3
Very good
831 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Kuala Lumpur. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Kuala Lumpur one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $368 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $376 and United Airlines from $394 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Kuala Lumpur?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Kuala Lumpur Intl, San Francisco - Kuala Lumpur Intl or Los Angeles - Kuala Lumpur Subang when deciding on the best route from California to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Kuala Lumpur that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Kuala Lumpur flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Kuala Lumpur.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Kuala Lumpur by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kuala Lumpur (average of $968). Flying from California to Kuala Lumpur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Kuala Lumpur

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Kuala Lumpur. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$602Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
XiamenAirCheapest$616Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China EasternCheapest$644Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$661Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$709Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Cathay PacificCheapest$736Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$746Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$752Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$767Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$840Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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