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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Paris, about 26h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 26h 38m
KULSJOAMS

Kuala Lumpur to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey26h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Paris

Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KUL Amsterdam (AMS) SJO
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~26h 38m
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2
KUL Paris (CDG) SJO
Leg 1: Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
Self-transfer likely ~27h 43m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
18,427 km11,443 miles
Journey time
26h 38mestimate
Time difference
-14hSan Jose vs Kuala Lumpur
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
KUL, SZB → SJO

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam and Paris. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 26h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 18,427 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS) and Paris (CDG). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and San Jose?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and San Jose?
San Jose is 14 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.

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