Shenzhen (SZX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights
An economy award from Shenzhen (SZX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) starts at 11,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.50. Qatar Airways Privilege Club charges the same. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Shenzhen (SZX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. The two airports are 1,596 miles (2,568 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 33 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ho Chi Minh City, Sanya and Phnom Penh and more.
How many miles SZX 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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $33.50–220 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $13.50–190 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $41.50–48 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $93.50–240 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $13.50–20 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,000 | $13.50–370 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $13.50–60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Shenzhen Airlines | 18,000 | $33.50–420 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Shenzhen Airlines | 20,000 | $38.50–45 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 20,000 | $13.50–20 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 22,500 | $53.50–260 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $13.50–270 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 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 SZX to KUL
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
- Shenzhen AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book SZX to KUL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Malaysia Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Malaysia Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern 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
SZX to KUL with one stop
33 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and 1 more, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 moreVU+1
- Via Sanya (SYX)China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and 1 more, then Firefly
- Via Phnom Penh (KTI)Spring Airlines, Air Cambodia and 1 more, then Mahogany Air and Malaysia Airlines
K6KT - Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole wayDZ+2
- Via Sihanoukville (KOS)Air Cambodia, then AirAsia and Mahogany AirK6KT
- Via Penang (PEN)Shenzhen Airlines, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
+4 - Via Nanning (NNG)Shenzhen Airlines, then AirAsia
- Via Bangkok (BKK)China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, then Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways International and 1 more
VZ - Via Hanoi (HAN)China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 3 more+2
- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
- Via Vientiane (VTE)Donghai Airlines, then AirAsiaDZ
- Via Phuket (HKT)Spring Airlines, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more
- Via Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)Shenzhen Airlines, then AirAsia and Royal Brunei Airlines
- Via Kota Kinabalu (BKI)AirAsia the whole way+1
SZX to KUL: common questions
How many miles does SZX to KUL cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.50. 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 SZX to KUL?
AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) and Shenzhen Airlines fly nonstop from Shenzhen (SZX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
How far is Shenzhen from Kuala Lumpur by plane?
Shenzhen (SZX) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are 1,596 miles (2,568 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SZX to KUL award flights?
12 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, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shenzhen and Kuala Lumpur?
The most direct connections are through Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Sanya (SYX), Phnom Penh (KTI), Haikou (HAK) and Sihanoukville (KOS). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Hainan Airlines through Haikou.
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.