Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Bharu (KBR) flights
An economy award from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Bharu (KBR) 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 Kota Bharu (KBR): AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. The two airports are 240 miles (386 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Penang, Johor Bharu and Singapore.
How many miles KUL to KBR 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 | 3,000 | $5–380 |
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $5–30 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $5–280 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $5–30 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $5–30 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 7,500 | $25–50 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,500 | $5–90 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 12,000 | $5–30 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,500 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from KUL to KBR
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
- FireflyNot in an alliance
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book KUL to KBR 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
KUL to KBR with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Penang (PEN)Firefly the whole way+1
- Via Johor Bharu (JHB)AirAsia the whole way+1
- Via Singapore (SIN)Scoot the whole way
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KUL to KBR: common questions
How many miles does KUL to KBR 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 KBR?
AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Bharu (KBR).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Kota Bharu by plane?
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Kota Bharu (KBR) are 240 miles (386 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 KBR 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 Kota Bharu?
The most direct connections are through Penang (PEN), Johor Bharu (JHB) and Singapore (SIN). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Firefly 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.