Ujung Pandang (UPG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights

An economy award from Ujung Pandang (UPG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $34.70. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Ujung Pandang (UPG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. The two airports are 1,344 miles (2,163 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Banjarmasin, Singapore and Balikpapan and more.
How many miles UPG 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 7,500 | $34.70β40 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 10,000 | $14.70β20 |
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $34.70β220 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $14.70β370 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $14.70β190 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $29.70β110 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $14.70β270 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $14.70β20 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,500 | $14.70β20 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $14.70β80 |
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 UPG to KUL
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance

- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book UPG 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 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
UPG to KUL with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Banjarmasin (BDJ)Lion Air, then AirAsia and Batik Air MalaysiaJT


- Via Singapore (SIN)Scoot the whole way


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- Via Balikpapan (BPN)Lion Air, Citilink and 1 more, then Malaysia Airlines and AirAsiaJTQGID


- Via Surabaya (SUB)Batik Air the whole wayIDJTQG+1

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- Via Semarang (SRG)Lion Air, then AirAsiaJT

- Via Jakarta (CGK)Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air and 1 more the whole way
IDJT+4
ID+6 - Via Denpasar (DPS)Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air and 2 more, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 moreJTSJQG+1



- Via Yogyakarta (YIA)Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air and 1 more, then AirAsia and Malaysia AirlinesJTSJQG


- Via Praya (LOP)Lion Air the whole wayJT

JT - Via Labuan Bajo (LBJ)Wings Air, then AirAsiaIW

UPG to KUL: common questions
How many miles does UPG to KUL cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $34.70. Next cheapest: Finnair Plus (10,000), British Airways Club (11,000) and Emirates Skywards (11,000). 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 UPG to KUL?
AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Ujung Pandang (UPG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
How far is Ujung Pandang from Kuala Lumpur by plane?
Ujung Pandang (UPG) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are 1,344 miles (2,163 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book UPG to KUL 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 Ujung Pandang and Kuala Lumpur?
The most direct connections are through Banjarmasin (BDJ), Singapore (SIN), Balikpapan (BPN), Surabaya (SUB) and Semarang (SRG). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Scoot through Singapore.
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.








