Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LAX to KUL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LAX and KUL:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Changi International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is Rs86,991. A return ticket right now is Rs151,343. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LAX to KUL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you're getting in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KUL:
Travel at your own pace with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and venture far and wide through Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Kuala Lumpur based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LAX to KUL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Where to next? Set out for Kampung Baru Subang. It's around 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur and features highlights like Simflightkl.