Hong Kong (HKG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights
An economy award from Hong Kong (HKG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) starts at 9,000 miles one way with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on Cathay Pacific, plus taxes and fees from $88.50. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Hong Kong (HKG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines. The two airports are 1,581 miles (2,545 km) apart. Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines are in oneworld. There are also 39 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Phnom Penh and more.
How many miles HKG to KUL 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Cathay Pacific | 9,000 | $88.50–93.50 |
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $65–250 |
| Iberia ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 11,000 | $95–350 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $45–220 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Cathay Pacific | 15,000 | $73–78 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $45–50 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $45–50 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,000 | $45–400 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,500 | $45–50 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $45–300 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $45–110 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 25,000 | $65–70 |
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 HKG to KUL
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
- Cathay Pacificoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book HKG to KUL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Malaysia Airlines
HKG to KUL with one stop
39 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines the whole way
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+1 - Via Da Nang (DAD)HK Express and Hong Kong Airlines, then AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and 1 more
- Via Phnom Penh (KTI)Cathay Pacific and Air Cambodia, then Mahogany Air and Malaysia AirlinesK6KT
- Via Sanya (SYX)Hong Kong Airlines and HK Express, then Firefly
- Via Phu Quoc (PQC)9G Rail the whole way9G9G
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
- Via Penang (PEN)Cathay Pacific and HK Express, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)Cathay Pacific, then AirAsia, China Southern Airlines and 4 more
+3 - Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines and Scoot the whole way
+4 - Via Nanning (NNG)Shenzhen Airlines, then AirAsia
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
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VZ - Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai Lion Air, then AirAsia, Thai AirAsia and 1 more
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Vietnam Airlines the whole way+1+2
- Via Phuket (HKT)HK Express, Cathay Pacific and 1 more, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more
- Via Guilin (KWL)Greater Bay Airlines, then AirAsiaHB
HKG to KUL: common questions
How many miles does HKG to KUL cost?
In economy it starts at 9,000 miles one way with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on Cathay Pacific, plus taxes and fees from $88.50. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (11,000), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000). 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 HKG to KUL?
AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific (oneworld) and Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Hong Kong (HKG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
How far is Hong Kong from Kuala Lumpur by plane?
Hong Kong (HKG) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are 1,581 miles (2,545 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book HKG to KUL award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer 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 Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur?
The most direct connections are through Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Da Nang (DAD), Phnom Penh (KTI), Sanya (SYX) and Phu Quoc (PQC). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example VietJet Air through Ho Chi Minh City.
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.