Malaysia Β· 155 miles (249 km)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Johor Bharu (JHB) flights

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3,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Emirates Skywards

An economy award from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Johor Bharu (JHB) starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Johor Bharu (JHB): AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly and Malaysia 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 KUL to JHB 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines3,000$5–380
British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines6,000$5–30
Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines6,000$5–280
Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines6,000$5–30
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines6,000$5–30
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines7,500$25–50
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines10,000$5–30
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines11,500$5–90
JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines12,000$5–30
American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines17,500$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from KUL to JHB

  • AirAsia logo
    AirAsiaNot in an alliance
  • Batik Air Malaysia logo
    Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
  • Firefly logo
    FireflyNot in an alliance
  • Malaysia Airlines logo
    Malaysia Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book KUL to JHB with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

KUL to JHB 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
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    Batik Air Malaysia logo
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  • Via Kota Bharu (KBR)AirAsia the whole way
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  • Via Alor Setar (AOR)AirAsia the whole way
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    Malaysia Airlines logo
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  • Via Langkawi (LGK)AirAsia the whole way
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    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
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  • Via Kuching (KCH)AirAsia the whole way
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KUL to JHB: common questions

How many miles does KUL to JHB 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 KUL to JHB?

AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Johor Bharu (JHB).

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Johor Bharu by plane?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Johor Bharu (JHB) 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 KUL to JHB 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 Johor Bharu?

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.