Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chengdu (TFU) flights
An economy award from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chengdu (TFU) starts at 11,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. Qatar Airways Privilege Club charges the same. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chengdu (TFU): Air China, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 1,913 miles (3,079 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 47 ways to fly it with one stop, through Vientiane, Kunming and Phu Quoc and more.
How many miles KUL to TFU 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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $43–255 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $23–225 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 15,000 | $51–83 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $103–275 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $23–55 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,000 | $23–405 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,500 | $23–55 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 18,000 | $23–55 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 20,000 | $48–80 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 20,000 | $23–55 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $23–305 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $23–115 |
Business and first class prices, and 6 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 TFU
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- AirAsia XNot in an alliance
- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KUL to TFU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Malaysia Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Malaysia Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- British Airways ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Malaysia Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Finnair PlusBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
KUL to TFU with one stop
47 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Vientiane (VTE)AirAsia, then Sichuan Airlines3U
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
3U8L+3 - Via Phu Quoc (PQC)9G Rail the whole way9G
9G - Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
VZ3U+3 - Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
- Via Hanoi (HAN)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 3 more, then Sichuan Airlines and Chengdu Airlines+23UEU
- Via Phnom Penh (KTI)Mahogany Air and Malaysia Airlines, then Spring AirlinesKT
- Via Penang (PEN)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more, then Sichuan Airlines+13U
- Via Guiyang (KWE)Batik Air Malaysia and 9 Air, then Air China and Sichuan AirlinesAQ3U
- Via Chiang Mai (CNX)AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, then Chengdu AirlinesEU
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)VietJet Air the whole way+1
3U9G - Via Nanning (NNG)AirAsia, then Sichuan Airlines, GX Airlines and 3 more3UGX+2
- Via Phuket (HKT)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more3U
- Via Sanya (SYX)Firefly, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 5 more
3U8L+4 - Via Yangon (RGN)Myanmar Airways International the whole way8M8M
KUL to TFU: common questions
How many miles does KUL to TFU cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000). 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 TFU?
Air China (Star Alliance), AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chengdu (TFU).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Chengdu by plane?
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Chengdu (TFU) are 1,913 miles (3,079 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 TFU award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club and 13 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 Chengdu?
The most direct connections are through Vientiane (VTE), Kunming (KMG), Phu Quoc (PQC), Bangkok (BKK) and Bangkok (DMK). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Kunming.
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.