Award flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Award space from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, OAK) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 36,000 points + $461.30 on SFO–KUL (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest premium economy: 55,000 points + $48.40 on SFO–KUL (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 36,000 pts + $461.30
- SFO–KUL · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 55,000 pts + $48.40
- SFO–KUL · Atmos
Economy was lowest on SFO–KUL: 36,000 points + $461.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 37,500 miles + $13.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage on OAK–KUL. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 102,500 points + $75.91, about 1.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (56,115 points + $93.41).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) on points: 36,000 points + $461.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on SFO–KUL (seen on 138 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 36,000 pts + $461.30 | SFO–KUL | 138 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $12.90 | SFO–KUL | 207 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $224.33 | SFO–KUL | 63 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $275.50 | SFO–KUL | 339 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 42,300 pts + $13.10 | SFO–KUL | 227 |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $311.00 | SFO–KUL | 315 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $40.50 | SFO–KUL | 306 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 47,500 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–KUL | 90 |
| GOL Smiles | 52,400 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–KUL | 132 |
| Etihad Guest | 54,875 pts + $293.00 | SFO–KUL | 318 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $19.60 | SFO–KUL | 325 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 56,115 pts + $93.41 | SFO–KUL | 350 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $12.18 | SFO–KUL | 281 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 61,000 pts + $42.48 | SFO–KUL | 100 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 61,100 pts + $42.80 | SFO–KUL | 80 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 64,400 pts + $323.90 | SFO–KUL | 273 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–KUL | 277 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) on points: 55,000 points + $48.40 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–KUL (seen on 165 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $48.40 | SFO–KUL | 165 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $459.30 | SFO–KUL | 247 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $25.50 | SFO–KUL | 86 |
| United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $17.30 | SFO–KUL | 325 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $224.33 | SFO–KUL | 46 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 97,800 pts + $13.10 | SFO–KUL | 106 |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $311.00 | SFO–KUL | 53 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 113,200 pts + $426.20 | SFO–KUL | 162 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 128,500 pts + $88.11 | SFO–KUL | 249 |
| GOL Smiles | 361,400 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–KUL | 71 |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 100,000 pts + $44.70 | SFO–KUL | 1 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 102,500 pts + $75.91 | SFO–KUL | 347 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $28.70Mixed cabin | SFO–KUL | 324 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $19.50 | SFO–KUL | 1 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 114,000 pts + $313.50 | SFO–KUL | 249 |
| Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | SFO–KUL | 305 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $235.80 | SFO–KUL | 4 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 122,200 pts + $42.80 | SFO–KUL | 3 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–KUL | 269 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 147,500 pts + $1,033.40 | SFO–KUL | 4 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 164,800 pts + $579.20Mixed cabin | SFO–KUL | 13 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 165,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–KUL | 18 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 250,000 pts + $48.40Mixed cabin | SFO–KUL | 218 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $35.00 | SFO–KUL | 8 |
| Etihad Guest | 535,375 pts + $773.00 | SFO–KUL | 161 |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 150,000 pts + $19.50 | SFO–KUL | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 250,000 pts + $48.40Mixed cabin | SFO–KUL | 31 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $943.00Mixed cabin | SFO–KUL | 11 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 351,000 pts + $13.10Mixed cabin | SFO–KUL | 37 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK)
- To
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 20 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 29 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 8,472–8,476 miles (13,635–13,640 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur (KUL), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 36,000 pts + $461.30Virgin Atlantic · 138 dates | 55,000 pts + $48.40Atmos · 165 dates | 100,000 pts + $44.70LifeMiles · 1 date | 150,000 pts + $19.50AAdvantage · 1 date |
| Oakland (OAK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 37,500 pts + $13.20AAdvantage · 8 dates | 70,000 pts + $25.70AAdvantage · 1 date | — | — |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
- Economy: 36,000 points + $461.30 on San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 138 dates.
- Premium Economy: 55,000 points + $48.40 on San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 165 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–KUL | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $461.30 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–KUL | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $474.30 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–KUL | Emirates Skywards | 193,000 pts + $1,254.00 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–KUL | United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $36.30 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–KUL | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–KUL | Air Canada Aeroplan | 438,185 pts + $89.71 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–KUL | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 250,000 pts + $48.40Mixed cabin | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–KUL | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $943.00Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36,000 pts + $461.30 (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + $459.30 (10 dates)Flying Blue | 250,000 pts + $36.30 (17 dates)MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $48.40 (4 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 70,000 pts + $17.80 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 193,000 pts + $1,254.00 (4 dates)Skywards | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Flying Blue | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Aeroplan | 260,200 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Qantas · Mixed cabin | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Flying Blue | 100,000 pts + $44.70 (1 date)LifeMiles | 299,300 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 120,300 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)SkyMiles | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | 355,800 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 150,000 pts + $19.50 (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 351,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Atmos | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | 351,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)SkyMiles · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Aeroplan | — | |
| 45,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | — | 193,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Skywards | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Questions about San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
In economy, SFO–KUL with 36,000 points + $461.30 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) had award space?
SFO–KUL (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and OAK–KUL (economy and premium economy). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 36,000 points + $461.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 00:55 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 138 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 03:09 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 102,500 points + $75.91 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 347 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 03:47 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 207 dates, premium economy 86 dates, business class 1 date, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 350 dates, premium economy 249 dates, business class 347 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 306 dates, premium economy 165 dates, business class 218 dates, first class 31 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 281 dates, business class 1 date); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 80 dates, business class 3 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 63 dates, premium economy 46 dates, business class 4 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 227 dates, premium economy 106 dates, business class 8 dates, first class 37 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 315 dates, premium economy 53 dates, business class 305 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Air India. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $12.18 with LifeMiles (60,000 miles + $12.18) to $461.30 with Virgin Atlantic (36,000 points + $461.30); in business class from $28.70 with MileagePlus (110,000 miles + $28.70 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,254.00 with Skywards (116,000 miles + $1,254.00). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 36,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (19 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 102,500 points + taxes not reported with Aeroplan (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 2, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.