Palu (PLW) to Ujung Pandang (UPG) flights

An economy award from Palu (PLW) to Ujung Pandang (UPG) starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Garuda Indonesia, plus taxes and fees from $5. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Palu (PLW) to Ujung Pandang (UPG): Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia and Lion Air. The two airports are 288 miles (464 km) apart. Garuda Indonesia is in SkyTeam. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Morowali, Balikpapan and Luwuk and more.
How many miles PLW to UPG 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 Garuda Indonesia | 3,000 | $5β380 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Garuda Indonesia | 5,500 | $35β370 |
| Etihad GuestOn Garuda Indonesia | 6,000 | $5β280 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Garuda Indonesia | 6,000 | $5β30 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Garuda Indonesia | 12,000 | $5β30 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Garuda Indonesia | 15,000 | $5β150 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Garuda Indonesia | 15,000 | $55.40β136.40 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Garuda Indonesia | 22,500 | $5β30 |
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 PLW to UPG
- IDBatik AirNot in an alliance
- QGCitilinkNot in an alliance
- Garuda IndonesiaSkyTeam Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- JTLion AirNot in an alliance
Book PLW to UPG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Garuda Indonesia
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Garuda Indonesia
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Garuda Indonesia
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Garuda Indonesia
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Garuda Indonesia
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Garuda Indonesia
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Garuda Indonesia
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Garuda Indonesia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Garuda Indonesia
PLW to UPG with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Morowali (MOH)Wings Air the whole wayIWIWSJ

- Via Balikpapan (BPN)Wings Air, then Lion Air, Citilink and 1 moreIWJTQGID
- Via Luwuk (LUW)Wings Air, then Batik AirIWID
- Via Surabaya (SUB)Lion Air the whole wayJTIDJTQG+1
PLW to UPG: common questions
How many miles does PLW to UPG cost?
In economy it starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Garuda Indonesia, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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 PLW to UPG?
Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia (SkyTeam) and Lion Air fly nonstop from Palu (PLW) to Ujung Pandang (UPG).
How far is Palu from Ujung Pandang by plane?
Palu (PLW) and Ujung Pandang (UPG) are 288 miles (464 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PLW to UPG award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Palu and Ujung Pandang?
The most direct connections are through Morowali (MOH), Balikpapan (BPN), Luwuk (LUW) and Surabaya (SUB). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Wings Air through Morowali.
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.






