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$461+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur

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LAX — KUL
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur are usually found in September or October, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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$461
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2711:40 pmLAX - KUL
1 stop31h 40mKorean Air
Wed 11/1211:55 pmKUL - LAX
1 stop24h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 1/19$763
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 3/2712:30 pmLAX - KUL
1 stop26h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 4/34:15 pmKUL - LAX
1 stop32h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20$764
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/1711:55 amLAX - KUL
1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/261:30 pmKUL - LAX
1 stop35h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$766
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 5/512:45 pmLAX - KUL
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/227:15 amKUL - LAX
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$770
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/311:40 pmLAX - KUL
1 stop20h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sun 10/192:35 pmKUL - LAX
1 stop19h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/19$773
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2012:30 pmLAX - KUL
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1212:05 amKUL - LAX
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$776
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/307:00 amLAX - KUL
2 stops25h 55mANA
Thu 5/227:15 amKUL - LAX
1 stop18h 45mANA
Deal found 1/20$778
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/221:30 pmLAX - KUL
1 stop37h 25mJapan Airlines
Sat 11/1510:50 pmKUL - LAX
2 stops52h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$790
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/2112:00 pmLAX - KUL
1 stop31h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 4/1312:25 pmKUL - LAX
1 stop36h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 1/20$794
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3111:45 pmLAX - KUL
1 stop29h 10mAir China
Sat 4/512:10 amKUL - LAX
1 stop25h 50mAir China
Deal found 1/19$803
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 10/511:15 pmLAX - KUL
1 stop32h 15mSichuan Airlines
Sat 10/1812:05 amKUL - LAX
1 stop36h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/21$821
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/27:00 amLAX - KUL
2 stops47h 50mDelta
Sat 5/2411:10 pmKUL - LAX
2 stops38h 21mDelta
Deal found 1/21$852

Find flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 January 21, 2025.

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Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Tue 3/11

12:30 pm-8:20 pm

3 stops40h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/17

1:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 10m

$763

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Mon 3/17

11:55 am-4:50 pm

1 stop37h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 3/26

1:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop35h 35m

$766

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

12:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 6/16

7:15 am-11:00 am

1 stop18h 45m

$770

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

7:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/22

7:15 am-11:00 am

1 stop18h 45m

$778

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Fri 3/21

12:00 pm-10:10 am

1 stop31h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 4/13

12:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop36h 25m

$794

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

8:40 pm-10:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 6/18

10:25 am-7:05 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$799

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

12:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop42h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/28

11:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop25h 30m

$802

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Mon 3/31

11:45 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 4/5

12:10 am-11:00 am

1 stop25h 50m

$803

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

12:20 am-12:30 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/17

12:20 am-8:30 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$818

Los AngelesKuala Lumpur

LAX - KUL

LAXKUL

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

7:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops47h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 5/24

11:10 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops38h 21m

$852

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur (average of $977). Flying from Los Angeles 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 LAX to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 January 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, Philippine Airlines and ANA from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
737 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur?

    Most people fly from Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur. On average, Los Angeles has 0 outbound flights to Kuala Lumpur per day from 16 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Eastern ($763), Cathay Pacific ($766), and ANA ($782) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur. China Eastern is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $462. Korean Air flights start at $481 while deals on United Airlines start at $485 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur?

    Of the flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur that have layovers, most of them stop in Singapore. Singapore is followed by Hong Kong in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur. Hong Kong is followed by Tokyo in terms of the most popular layover location for Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Boat Quay are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Travelers on a layover in Singapore can visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Boat Quay, by traveling 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively after landing at Singapore Changi. Travelers can book a car rental at Singapore Changi for about $114 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong travelers tend to visit Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park, and Shatin Baptist Church more than any other notable places. Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park, and Shatin Baptist Church can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.8 mi, 16.9 mi, and 18.3 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Tokyo?

    Akihabara Electric Town, Roppongi Hills, and Ueno Koen are the most popular attractions in Tokyo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Tokyo interested in visiting Akihabara Electric Town, Roppongi Hills, or Ueno Koen can do so by traveling 34.6 mi, 37.5 mi, and 34.5 mi, respectively from Tokyo Narita. Travelers can rent a car at Tokyo Narita for an average daily rate of $60 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur flights?

    Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur flights have a layover in Tokyo least often. Manila is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur. Taipei City follows Manila in terms of the least frequent layover locations on Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur flights.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur (average of $977). Flying from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$535Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
XiamenAirCheapest$616Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China EasternCheapest$647Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$742Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Korean AirCheapest$746Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$755Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$762Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$807Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$822Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$840Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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