Chengdu (TFU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights

An economy award from Chengdu (TFU) 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. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (TFU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): 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 TFU 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 | $33.50β220 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $13.50β190 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 15,000 | $41.50β48 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $93.50β240 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $13.50β20 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,000 | $13.50β370 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,500 | $13.50β20 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 18,000 | $13.50β20 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 20,000 | $38.50β45 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 20,000 | $13.50β20 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $13.50β270 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $13.50β80 |
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 TFU to KUL
- Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- AirAsia XNot in an alliance

- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance

- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it

- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book TFU to KUL 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
TFU to KUL with one stop
47 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Vientiane (VTE)Sichuan Airlines, then AirAsia3U

- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U8L+3




- Via Phu Quoc (PQC)9G Rail the whole way
9G
9G - Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International and Thai Vietjet Air the whole way3U
+4

VZ - Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way





- Via Hanoi (HAN)Sichuan Airlines and Chengdu Airlines, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 3 more3UEU

+2
- Via Phnom Penh (KTI)Spring Airlines, then Mahogany Air and Malaysia Airlines
KT
- Via Penang (PEN)Sichuan Airlines, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more3U

+1
- Via Guiyang (KWE)Air China and Sichuan Airlines, then Batik Air Malaysia and 9 Air
3U
AQ - Via Chiang Mai (CNX)Chengdu Airlines, then AirAsia and Malaysia AirlinesEU


- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Sichuan Airlines and 9G Rail, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more3U9G

+1
- Via Nanning (NNG)Sichuan Airlines, GX Airlines and 3 more, then AirAsia3UGX+2


- Via Phuket (HKT)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more3U





- Via Sanya (SYX)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 5 more, then Firefly3U8L+4


- Via Yangon (RGN)Myanmar Airways International the whole way8M
8M
TFU to KUL: common questions
How many miles does TFU 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 TFU to KUL?
Air China (Star Alliance), AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (TFU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
How far is Chengdu from Kuala Lumpur by plane?
Chengdu (TFU) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 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 TFU to KUL 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 Chengdu and Kuala Lumpur?
The most direct connections are through Vientiane (VTE), Kunming (KMG), Phu Quoc (PQC), Bangkok (BKK) and Bangkok (DMK). On 24 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.










