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Flights from San Jose to Kuala Lumpur

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Kuala Lumpur. 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
SJOKULAMS

San Jose to Kuala Lumpur at a glance

Fastest journey26h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Paris

Best ways to fly from San Jose 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.

1
SJO Amsterdam (AMS) KUL
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~26h 38m
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SJO Paris (CDG) KUL
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Malaysia Airlines
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
+14hKuala Lumpur vs San Jose
Currency in Kuala Lumpur
MYR
Airports
SJO → KUL, SZB

Flights from San Jose to Kuala Lumpur: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Kuala Lumpur?
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 San Jose to Kuala Lumpur?
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 San Jose and Kuala Lumpur?
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 San Jose and Kuala Lumpur?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 14 hours ahead of San Jose.

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