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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur from US$399
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Hong Kong, about 25h 46m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$399.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 55m Cheapest in January Prices checked 13 days ago
Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur at a glance
Cheapest one-wayUS$399Cathay Pacific · 1 stop · Wed 6 JanCheapest returnUS$1,860Thu 17 Dec – Sun 3 JanFastest journey18h 55mSingapore Airlines · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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LAX Seoul (ICN) KUL
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines
Sat00:00 LAX04:49 ICN6h 26m connection11:15 ICN16:46 KULKorean Air + Malaysia Airlines
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LAX Hong Kong (HKG) KUL
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific
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LAX Tokyo (NRT) KUL
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Batik Air Malaysia, Japan Airlines
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LAX Shanghai (PVG) KUL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines
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LAX Guangzhou (CAN) KUL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia
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LAX Manila (MNL) KUL
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
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.
Cheapest dates from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur
Lowest one-way fare found for each month: January is cheapest, December the most expensive.
Good to know
- Distance
- 14,137 km8,779 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 55mfastest found
- Time difference
- +16hKuala Lumpur vs Los Angeles
- Currency in Kuala Lumpur
- MYR
- Airports
- LAX, SNA, BUR → KUL, SZB
Flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur: questions answered
How much is a flight from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$399 with 1 stop, departing in January. Return trips start from US$1,860. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Hong Kong and Tokyo. 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 Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,137 km.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur?
January has the lowest fare we found (US$399), while December is the most expensive (US$460).
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Kuala Lumpur?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG), Tokyo (NRT) and Shanghai (PVG). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Kuala Lumpur?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
