Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Balikpapan (BPN) flights
An economy award from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Balikpapan (BPN) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Balikpapan (BPN): AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. The two airports are 1,085 miles (1,746 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Pontianak, Singapore and Batam and more.
How many miles KUL to BPN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 7,500 | $43–75 |
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 9,000 | $43–255 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 9,000 | $23–225 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 10,000 | $23–55 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $23–405 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $38–145 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $23–305 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $23–55 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 16,100 | $23–115 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,500 | $23–55 |
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 KUL to BPN
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book KUL to BPN 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
KUL to BPN with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Pontianak (PNK)AirAsia, then Batik AirID
- Via Singapore (SIN)Scoot the whole way
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- Via Batam (BTH)Batik Air Malaysia and AirAsia, then
- Via Banjarmasin (BDJ)AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia, then Wings Air and CitilinkIWQG
- Via Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)Royal Brunei Airlines the whole way
- Via Jakarta (CGK)Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air and 1 more the whole way
ID+6IDQG+1 - Via Semarang (SRG)AirAsia, then Lion AirJT
- Via Surabaya (SUB)Malaysia Airlines, Indonesia AirAsia and 2 more, then Lion Air, Citilink and 1 more+1JTQGIP
- Via Yogyakarta (YIA)AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, then Lion Air, Citilink and 1 moreJTQGIP
- Via Ujung Pandang (UPG)AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, then Lion Air, Citilink and 1 moreJTQGID
- Via Denpasar (DPS)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more, then Lion AirJT
- Via Praya (LOP)AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and 1 more, then JT
KUL to BPN: common questions
How many miles does KUL to BPN cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (9,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,000) and Finnair Plus (10,000). 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 KUL to BPN?
AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Balikpapan (BPN).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Balikpapan by plane?
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Balikpapan (BPN) are 1,085 miles (1,746 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KUL to BPN 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 Kuala Lumpur and Balikpapan?
The most direct connections are through Pontianak (PNK), Singapore (SIN), Batam (BTH), Banjarmasin (BDJ) and Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Scoot through Singapore.
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.