Malaysia Airlines award flights
10 loyalty programs can book Malaysia Airlines award flights: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank and 4 more. Malaysia Airlines loads its schedule 354 days before departure. Through Alaska Atmos Rewards you can only book it 330 days out, because that's when its own window opens.
Programs that book it
10
Schedule opens
354 days out
Shortest program window
330 days
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Alliance
oneworld
Programs that can book Malaysia Airlines
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
PartnerAir France-KLM Flying Blue
Opens 354 days before departure
3-day hold by phoneStopovers allowed+5
oneworldBritish Airways Club
Opens 354 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds+3
oneworldCathay Pacific Asia Miles
Opens 354 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
3-day hold by phone5 stopovers per round trip+5
oneworldFinnair Plus
Opens 354 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip
oneworldIberia Club
Opens 354 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds
oneworldJAL Mileage Bank
Opens 354 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds3 stopovers per round trip
oneworldQantas Frequent Flyer
Opens 354 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds5 stopovers per round trip+2
oneworldQatar Airways Privilege Club
Opens 354 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
+2
oneworldAmerican AAdvantage
Opens 331 days before departure · program's window is shorter
24-hour holdRB
oneworldAlaska Atmos Rewards
Opens 330 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds1 stopover each way
What Malaysia Airlines award flights cost
Miles one way on typical Malaysia Airlines routes, from each program's award chart as the Award Flight Pricer reads it (as of November 2026). Taxes and fees are estimates for the direction shown; open a row to see what's in them. The fewest miles in business on each route are highlighted.
Kuala Lumpur–ParisKUL–CDG · 6,488 mi
Search this route- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy30,500Business63,750 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$23–225
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 37,500Businessfrom 75,000Taxes & fees$43–75
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- American AAdvantageEconomy35,000Business75,000Taxes & fees$23–55
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy45,000Business80,000Taxes & fees$23–55
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. No carrier surcharges expected on this partner; no booking fee.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy40,000Business89,000Taxes & fees$103–275
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy31,000Business92,750Taxes & fees$43–255
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. British Airways passes on partner carrier surcharges where the partner charges them.
- Emirates SkywardsEconomy37,500Business94,000Taxes & fees$23–405
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. Some partners' fuel surcharges may be passed on, mainly in premium cabins; Skywards adds no booking fee.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy51,800Business125,400Taxes & fees$53–405
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. Includes Malaysia Airlines carrier surcharges, higher to and from Europe.
2 more programs price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Kuala Lumpur–DohaKUL–DOH · 3,672 mi
Search this route- American AAdvantageEconomy25,000Business40,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$23–55
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy23,000Business42,000Taxes & fees$23–55
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. No carrier surcharges expected on this partner; no booking fee.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy18,000Business42,500Taxes & fees$23–225
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 30,000Businessfrom 60,000Taxes & fees$43–75
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy20,750Business62,000Taxes & fees$43–255
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. British Airways passes on partner carrier surcharges where the partner charges them.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy27,000Business63,000Taxes & fees$103–275
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Emirates SkywardsEconomy27,000Business67,500Taxes & fees$23–405
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. Some partners' fuel surcharges may be passed on, mainly in premium cabins; Skywards adds no booking fee.
- Finnair PlusEconomy28,000Business74,500Taxes & fees$23–55
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges, if any, are extra.
2 more programs price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Kuala Lumpur–SydneyKUL–SYD · 4,092 mi
Search this route- American AAdvantageEconomy30,000Business40,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$23–55
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy24,000Business50,000Taxes & fees$23–225
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 30,000Businessfrom 60,000Taxes & fees$43–75
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy37,000Business60,000Taxes & fees$23–55
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. No carrier surcharges expected on this partner; no booking fee.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy27,000Business63,000Taxes & fees$103–275
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Finnair PlusEconomy28,000Business74,500Taxes & fees$23–55
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges, if any, are extra.
- Emirates SkywardsEconomy30,000Business75,000Taxes & fees$23–405
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. Some partners' fuel surcharges may be passed on, mainly in premium cabins; Skywards adds no booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy25,750Business77,250Taxes & fees$43–255
Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. British Airways passes on partner carrier surcharges where the partner charges them.
2 more programs price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Transferable points that reach Malaysia Airlines
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Chase Ultimate RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Iberia Club
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, American AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Capital One MilesAir France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Bilt RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Wells Fargo RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club
- Marriott BonvoyAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Rove MilesAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- HSBC Rewards (UK)Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Brex RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer
- RBC AvionAmerican AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book Malaysia Airlines award flights?
Air France-KLM Flying Blue (partner), British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, American AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards. Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does Malaysia Airlines business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: Kuala Lumpur–Paris 63,750 with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Kuala Lumpur–Doha 40,000 with American AAdvantage and Kuala Lumpur–Sydney 40,000 with American AAdvantage. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on Malaysia Airlines award flights?
On Kuala Lumpur–Paris they run from about $23 one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club to as much as $405 with Emirates Skywards. With Emirates Skywards: Malaysian departure levy and airport charges. Some partners' fuel surcharges may be passed on, mainly in premium cabins; Skywards adds no booking fee.
When do Malaysia Airlines award seats open?
Malaysia Airlines loads its schedule 354 days before departure. Some programs search a shorter window, so you can only book it through them later: American AAdvantage (331 days) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (330 days).
Which transferable points can book Malaysia Airlines flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 3 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club and Iberia Club), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, American AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 3 more), Capital One Miles (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 4 more), Bilt Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club and 4 more), Wells Fargo Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 1 more) and 6 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
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Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.