Fly to Malaysia with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 8 programs that showed award space to 2 airports in Malaysia from other countries in the last 30 days, on 46 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 15,000 Amex points + $48.90 taxes (15,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1:1), Jakarta (CGK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 8
- International routes with award space
- 46
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 7,000 Amex points
- CGK–KUL · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 15,000 Amex points
- CGK–KUL · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 119,300 Amex points
- HND–KUL · Qantas 1:1
Amex partners with award space to Malaysia
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into Malaysia where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within Malaysia are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 35 | Amex to Qantas |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 20 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 16 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 8 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 8 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 5 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 4 | Amex to Privilege Club |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 3 | Amex to Skywards |
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Lowest awards to Malaysia by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into Malaysia from other countries in the last 30 days for each program, with the Amex points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Medan (KNO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 21,000 points + $76.95 | ≈ 21,000 | 298 |
| Business | Singapore (SIN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 21,000 points + $50.81 | ≈ 21,000 | 281 |
| Business | Phuket (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 21,000 points + $94.09 | ≈ 21,000 | 211 |
| First | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 119,300 points + $303.25 | ≈ 119,300 | 11 |
| First | Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 119,300 points + $303.25 | ≈ 119,300 | 11 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 123,200 points + $412.88 | ≈ 123,200 | 227 |
| Premium Economy | Jakarta (CGK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 24,900 points + $45.85 | ≈ 24,900 | 122 |
| Premium Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 36,200 points + $88.41 | ≈ 36,200 | 122 |
| Premium Economy | Bali (DPS) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 36,400 points + $101.31 | ≈ 36,400 | 175 |
| Economy | Phuket (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 11,500 points + $78.46 | ≈ 11,500 | 325 |
| Economy | Singapore (SIN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 11,500 points + $50.81 | ≈ 11,500 | 325 |
| Economy | Medan (KNO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 11,500 points + $60.43 | ≈ 11,500 | 303 |
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Manila (MNL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 40,000 miles + $40.90 | ≈ 40,000 | 302 |
| Business | Guangzhou (CAN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 40,000 miles + $12.53 | ≈ 40,000 | 300 |
| Business | Jakarta (CGK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 40,000 miles + $14.90 | ≈ 40,000 | 297 |
| First | Los Angeles (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 300,000 miles + $37.20 | ≈ 300,000 | 52 |
| First | San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 345,000 miles + $37.30 | ≈ 345,000 | 78 |
| Premium Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 94,000 miles + $37.30 | ≈ 94,000 | 75 |
| Premium Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 96,000 miles + $37.20 | ≈ 96,000 | 70 |
| Economy | Guangzhou (CAN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 22,500 miles + $12.53 | ≈ 22,500 | 304 |
| Economy | Hanoi (HAN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 22,500 miles + $27.00 | ≈ 22,500 | 294 |
| Economy | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 22,500 miles + $22.00 | ≈ 22,500 | 291 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Jakarta (CGK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 15,000 miles + $48.90 | ≈ 15,000 | 324 |
| Business | Hangzhou (HGH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 31,500 miles + $136.70 | ≈ 31,500 | 281 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 33,000 miles + $83.60 | ≈ 33,000 | 9 |
| Premium Economy | Jakarta (CGK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 40,000 miles + $14.90 | ≈ 40,000 | 239 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 50,000 miles + $611.60 | ≈ 50,000 | 70 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 50,000 miles + $308.50 | ≈ 50,000 | 63 |
| Economy | Jakarta (CGK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 7,000 miles + $54.90 | ≈ 7,000 | 324 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Penang (PEN) | 9,187 miles + $61.00 | ≈ 9,187 | 276 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 9,625 miles + $61.00 | ≈ 9,625 | 40 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Bangkok (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 17,380 miles + $35.00 | ≈ 17,380 | 320 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 30,600 miles + $23.50 | ≈ 30,600 | 257 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Penang (PEN) | 36,000 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 36,000 | 241 |
| Economy | Bangkok (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 9,680 miles + $35.00 | ≈ 9,680 | 328 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 17,000 miles + $23.50 | ≈ 17,000 | 311 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Penang (PEN) | 20,000 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 20,000 | 260 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Xiamen (XMN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 35,000 points + $58.07 | ≈ 35,000 | 5 |
| Business | Manila (MNL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 37,000 points + $110.30 | ≈ 37,000 | 260 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 37,000 points + $106.00 | ≈ 37,000 | 43 |
| Economy | Xiamen (XMN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 11,500 points + $58.07 | ≈ 11,500 | 250 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 15,500 points + $17.30 | ≈ 15,500 | 257 |
| Economy | Hangzhou (HGH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 15,500 points + $58.07 | ≈ 15,500 | 43 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Singapore (SIN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 20,000 points + $78.10 | ≈ 20,000 | 325 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 75,000 points + $64.10 | ≈ 75,000 | 327 |
| Business | Muscat (MCT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 75,000 points + $73.80 | ≈ 75,000 | 2 |
| First | Muscat (MCT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 95,000 points + $75.70 | ≈ 95,000 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 72,800 points + $75.10 | ≈ 72,800 | 285 |
| Premium Economy | Muscat (MCT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 91,900 points + $94.40 | ≈ 91,900 | 2 |
| Premium Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 121,209 points + $87.91 | ≈ 121,209 | 218 |
| Economy | Singapore (SIN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 8,000 points + $78.10 | ≈ 8,000 | 308 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 40,000 points + $64.10 | ≈ 40,000 | 327 |
| Economy | Muscat (MCT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 40,000 points + $61.70 | ≈ 40,000 | 2 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New Delhi (DEL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 38,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 38,750 | 49 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 50,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 50,000 | 322 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 68,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 68,000 | 152 |
| First | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 150,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 150,000 | 19 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 20,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 20,750 | 329 |
| Economy | New Delhi (DEL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 26,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 26,000 | 50 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 31,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 31,000 | 327 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 69,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 86,250 | 326 |
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 116,000 miles + $1,254.00 | ≈ 145,000 | 298 |
| Business | San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 116,000 miles + $1,254.00 | ≈ 145,000 | 263 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 62,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 77,500 | 167 |
| Premium Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 104,000 miles + $311.00 | ≈ 130,000 | 113 |
| Premium Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 104,000 miles + $311.00 | ≈ 130,000 | 60 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 20,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 25,000 | 316 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 42,500 miles + $311.00 | ≈ 53,125 | 328 |
| Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 42,500 miles + $311.00 | ≈ 53,125 | 308 |
Amex points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Questions about flying to Malaysia with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to Malaysia?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to Malaysia from another country in the last 30 days was 15,000 miles + $48.90 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Jakarta (CGK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): ≈ 15,000 Amex points + $48.90 taxes at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Amex transfer partners had award space to Malaysia?
Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 35 routes), Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 20 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 16 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 8 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 8 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 5 routes), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 4 routes) and Emirates Skywards (5:4, 3 routes), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.