Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chennai (MAA) flights
An economy award from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chennai (MAA) starts at 11,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. Qatar Airways Privilege Club charges the same. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chennai (MAA): AirAsia, IndiGo and Malaysia Airlines. The two airports are 1,634 miles (2,630 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Penang, Tiruchirappalli and Colombo and more.
How many miles KUL to MAA 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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $43–255 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $23–225 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $103–275 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $23–55 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,000 | $23–405 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 20,000 | $23–55 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $23–305 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $23–115 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 25,000 | $43–75 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 25,000 | $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 MAA
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- IndiGoNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book KUL to MAA 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
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks IndiGo
KUL to MAA with one stop
15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Penang (PEN)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more, then IndiGo+1
- Via Tiruchirappalli (TRZ)AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia, then IndiGo
- Via Colombo (CMB)SriLankan Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way+1
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines and Scoot the whole way
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- Via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia, then IndiGo
- Via Kochi (COK)AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and 1 more, then IndiGo
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
VZ - Via Yangon (RGN)Myanmar Airways International the whole way8M8M
- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
- Via Hyderabad (HYD)AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, then IndiGo, Alliance Air and 1 more9I
- Via Kolkata (CCU)AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, then IndiGo and Air India Express
- Via Dhaka (DAC)Biman Bangladesh Airlines and US-Bangla Airlines the whole wayBGBS+2BSBG
- Via Mumbai (BOM)Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia, then IndiGo and Air India
- Via Ahmedabad (AMD)Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia, then IndiGo
KUL to MAA: common questions
How many miles does KUL to MAA cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000) and JAL Mileage Bank (15,000). 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 MAA?
AirAsia, IndiGo and Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chennai (MAA).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Chennai by plane?
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Chennai (MAA) are 1,634 miles (2,630 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 MAA award flights?
11 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 3 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 Chennai?
The most direct connections are through Penang (PEN), Tiruchirappalli (TRZ), Colombo (CMB), Bengaluru (BLR) and Singapore (SIN). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example SriLankan Airlines through Colombo.
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.