Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sibu (SBW) flights
An economy award from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sibu (SBW) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sibu (SBW): AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines. The two airports are 710 miles (1,142 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kuching, Johor Bharu and Singapore and more.
How many miles KUL to SBW 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $5–30 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 7,500 | $25–50 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 8,000 | $5–380 |
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 9,000 | $5–30 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 9,000 | $5–30 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 12,000 | $5–280 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 12,000 | $5–30 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 16,100 | $5–90 |
| 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 SBW
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book KUL to SBW 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 SBW with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kuching (KCH)AirAsia the whole way+2
- Via Johor Bharu (JHB)AirAsia the whole way+1
- Via Singapore (SIN)Scoot the whole way
+4
- Via Bintulu (BTU)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more, then MAXjetMY
- Via Miri (MYY)AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, then MAXjetMY
- Via Kota Kinabalu (BKI)AirAsia the whole way+1
KUL to SBW: common questions
How many miles does KUL to SBW cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Emirates Skywards (8,000) 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 SBW?
AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sibu (SBW).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Sibu by plane?
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Sibu (SBW) are 710 miles (1,142 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 SBW 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 Sibu?
The most direct connections are through Kuching (KCH), Johor Bharu (JHB), Singapore (SIN), Bintulu (BTU) and Miri (MYY). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AirAsia through Kuching.
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.