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Among airlines operating Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Batik Air: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

5 airlines operate flights between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Firefly
• Batik Air
• Malaysia Airlines
• Royal Brunei Airlines

Flights from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur usually depart from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) and may arrive at several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Firefly: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 9–RM 405 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 195 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at RM 235, a difference of RM 41. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 11 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur flights, with 41% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 26%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 13%.

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur are KLCC Park, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and Suria KLCC. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 07:28
• Latest: departs at 23:15 and lands at 00:13.

The flight takes about 0h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 25% above the route average of RM 208. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur takes 0h 58m, covering 444 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 153, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

Batik Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Malaysia Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur flights are:

• Batik Air: 100% on time
• Malaysia Airlines: 94% on time
• AirAsia: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Since Kuala Lumpur is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) – daily rates from around RM 44:

· Paradise
· Galaxy Asia Car Rental
· SEIYON Rent a Car
· Europcar
· GREEN MOTION

Near Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB) – daily rates from around RM 83:

· Suria Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Agtran
· WAHDAH

Return flights from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur range from RM 157 to RM 305, with an average of RM 208 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 157 counts as a good deal.