Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) flights
An economy award from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $23. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN): AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines. The two airports are 652 miles (1,050 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld and Vietnam Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Phu Quoc, Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville and more.
How many miles KUL to SGN 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 | 6,000 | $23–405 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Vietnam Airlines | 7,000 | $23–55 |
| 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 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 10,000 | $38–145 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 10,000 | $23–55 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 12,000 | $23–305 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 12,000 | $23–55 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Vietnam Airlines | 15,000 | $103–455 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Vietnam Airlines | 15,000 | $73.40–161.40 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 16,100 | $23–115 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, 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 SGN
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
- VietJet AirNot in an alliance
- Vietnam AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book KUL to SGN 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, Vietnam Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Vietnam Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Malaysia Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Malaysia Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Malaysia Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Vietnam Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Vietnam Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Vietnam Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Vietnam Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Vietnam Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Vietnam Airlines
KUL to SGN with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Phu Quoc (PQC)9G Rail the whole way9GVU+1
- Via Phnom Penh (KTI)Mahogany Air and Malaysia Airlines, then Air Cambodia, Qatar Airways and 1 moreKTK6
- Via Sihanoukville (KOS)AirAsia and Mahogany Air, then Air CambodiaKTK6
- Via Penang (PEN)AirAsia the whole way+1
- Via Johor Bharu (JHB)AirAsia the whole way+1
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines and Scoot the whole way
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+1 - Via Dalat (DLI)AirAsia, then VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines
- Via Siem Reap (SAI)Mahogany Air, then Air Cambodia and Vietnam AirlinesKTK6
- Via Nha Trang (CXR)AirAsia, then VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines
- Via Phuket (HKT)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more, then VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International and Thai Vietjet Air the whole way
VZ+2 - Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
- Via Da Nang (DAD)AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and 1 more, then VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines and 2 moreVU+1
KUL to SGN: common questions
How many miles does KUL to SGN cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $23. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (7,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500) and British Airways Club (9,000). 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 SGN?
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines (oneworld), VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Ho Chi Minh City by plane?
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) are 652 miles (1,050 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 SGN award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Aeromexico Rewards, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 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 Ho Chi Minh City?
The most direct connections are through Phu Quoc (PQC), Phnom Penh (KTI), Sihanoukville (KOS), Penang (PEN) and Johor Bharu (JHB). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example 9G Rail through Phu Quoc.
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.