Osaka (KIX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights
An economy award from Osaka (KIX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) starts at 18,000 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $37.70. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Osaka (KIX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines. The two airports are 3,071 miles (4,943 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kaohsiung, Taipei and Ho Chi Minh City and more.
How many miles KIX 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 18,000 | $37.70–212 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 20,000 | $37.70–42 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 20,000 | $37.70–42 |
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 20,750 | $57.70–242 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $37.70–42 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 27,000 | $117.70–262 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 27,000 | $37.70–392 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 28,200 | $37.70–102 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 30,000 | $57.70–62 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 45,000 | $37.70–292 |
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 KIX to KUL
- AirAsia XNot in an alliance
- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book KIX 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
KIX to KUL with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kaohsiung (KHH)AirAsia the whole way
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- Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air, China Airlines and 2 more the whole way+8
+3 - Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air the whole way
+1 - Via Fukuoka (FUK)Peach Aviation, then Malaysia Airlines
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
+2+1 - Via Da Nang (DAD)Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air, then AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and 1 more
- Via Macau (MFM)Air Macau the whole way
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)Shenzhen Airlines the whole way
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- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines and 9 Air the whole wayAQ+3
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Beijing Capital Airlines, Air China and 1 more, then AirAsia X, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more
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- Via Shanghai (PVG)Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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+3 - Via Manila (MNL)Cebu Pacific Air and Philippine Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Busan (PUS)Jeju Air, Air Busan and 3 more, then Malaysia Airlines
BX+2
- Via Wuxi (WUX)Shenzhen Airlines, then Juneyao Airlines
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines and Scoot the whole way
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KIX to KUL: common questions
How many miles does KIX to KUL cost?
In economy it starts at 18,000 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $37.70. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (20,000), Finnair Plus (20,000) and British Airways Club (20,750). 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 KIX to KUL?
AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Osaka (KIX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
How far is Osaka from Kuala Lumpur by plane?
Osaka (KIX) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are 3,071 miles (4,943 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KIX 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 Osaka and Kuala Lumpur?
The most direct connections are through Kaohsiung (KHH), Taipei (TPE), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Fukuoka (FUK) and Hong Kong (HKG). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AirAsia through Kaohsiung.
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.