Johor Bharu (JHB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights
An economy award from Johor Bharu (JHB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Johor Bharu (JHB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines. The two airports are 155 miles (249 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Penang, Kota Bharu and Alor Setar and more.
How many miles JHB to KUL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 3,000 | $5–380 |
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $5–30 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $5–280 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $5–30 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $5–30 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 7,500 | $25–50 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,500 | $5–90 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 12,000 | $5–30 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JHB to KUL
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
- FireflyNot in an alliance
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
- Royal Brunei AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book JHB to KUL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Malaysia Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Malaysia Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
JHB to KUL with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Penang (PEN)AirAsia the whole way+1
- Via Kota Bharu (KBR)AirAsia the whole way+1
- Via Alor Setar (AOR)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Langkawi (LGK)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Kuching (KCH)AirAsia the whole way+2
JHB to KUL: common questions
How many miles does JHB to KUL cost?
In economy it starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (6,000), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Finnair Plus (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JHB to KUL?
AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) and Royal Brunei Airlines fly nonstop from Johor Bharu (JHB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
How far is Johor Bharu from Kuala Lumpur by plane?
Johor Bharu (JHB) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are 155 miles (249 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JHB to KUL award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Johor Bharu and Kuala Lumpur?
The most direct connections are through Penang (PEN), Kota Bharu (KBR), Alor Setar (AOR), Langkawi (LGK) and Kuching (KCH). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AirAsia through Penang.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.