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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). 8,800 miles, connecting flights only.

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LAX to KUL at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
8,800 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
18hif flown nonstop
Nonstop airlines
None (connecting only)
Nonstop flights per day
0connections available
Cheapest month
February 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday20% less than Friday
Time difference
15h aheadKuala Lumpur vs Los Angeles

Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur

Round trips from $663

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 3.

Cheapest month: February 2027

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Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$824
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$723
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 10$741
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 2$724
  5. January 2027from Sat, Jan 23$690
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 3$663

Airlines flying Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur

No nonstop service: 7 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • There is no scheduled nonstop between LAX and KUL. Every itinerary connects, most often through TPE, HND or NRT, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
  • February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $663; September 2026 is the most expensive at $824 and up, a difference of $161 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
  • Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 15 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur: common questions

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur?

There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) takes 18h of flying plus a layover, usually 21h or more door to door across 8,800 miles.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to KUL?

No airline currently flies nonstop between Los Angeles (LAX) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The most common connections are through TPE, HND and NRT.

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

Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), starting at $663 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur flights?

Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and KUL on Asia/Kuala Lumpur time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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