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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur from R6 738

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
helmi 9 — helmi 161
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur are usually found in February or March, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Kuala Lumpur (MY1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 helmikuu 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 701

One-way from

R6 738

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 286
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 200 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 240 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 helmikuu 2025.

to 22/513:35JNB - KUL
1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways
to 29/52:55KUL - JNB
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/2R13 154
ke 12/214:35JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
to 20/223:05KUL - JNB
2 stops34h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/2R13 230
to 13/320:00JNB - KUL
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
pe 21/320:55KUL - JNB
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2R13 702
ke 23/49:55JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 30mEtihad Airways
to 1/510:00KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/2R14 041
ke 23/422:20JNB - KUL
1 stop17h 30mEmirates
ke 30/42:00KUL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 3/2R15 400
pe 7/310:10JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 20mAir China
ma 17/320:30KUL - JNB
1 stop41h 10mAir China
Deal found 2/2R15 589
ti 22/419:50JNB - KUL
1 stop14h 10mSingapore Airlines
pe 10/1010:25KUL - JNB
1 stop14h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/2R15 664
pe 7/319:05JNB - KUL
1 stop29h 05mTurkish Airlines
ma 17/34:35KUL - JNB
1 stop36h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2R15 910
pe 21/211:05JNB - KUL
1 stop19h 25mCathay Pacific
pe 28/213:30KUL - JNB
1 stop24h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/2R16 740
ti 22/419:50JNB - SZB
1 stop35h 20mSingapore Airlines
pe 10/1014:10SZB - JNB
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/2R17 382

Find flights from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 helmikuu 2025.

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JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to 22/5

13:35-14:45

1 stop19h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

to 29/5

2:55-17:00

1 stop20h 05m

R13 154

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to 13/3

20:00-20:40

1 stop18h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

pe 21/3

20:55-3:55

2 stops37h 00m

R13 702

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

la 5/4

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

ti 29/4

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R13 985

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 23/4

9:55-8:25

1 stop16h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

to 1/5

10:00-8:35

1 stop28h 35m

R14 041

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 23/4

22:20-21:50

1 stop17h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

ke 30/4

2:00-20:50

1 stop24h 50m

R15 400

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 7/3

10:10-19:30

1 stop27h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

ma 17/3

20:30-7:40

1 stop41h 10m

R15 589

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 22/4

19:50-16:00

1 stop14h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

pe 10/10

10:25-18:35

1 stop14h 10m

R15 664

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 7/3

19:05-6:10

1 stop29h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

ma 17/3

4:35-10:55

1 stop36h 20m

R15 910

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 21/2

11:05-12:30

1 stop19h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

pe 28/2

13:30-7:40

1 stop24h 10m

R16 740

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 22/4

19:50-13:10

1 stop35h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

pe 10/10

14:10-6:10

1 stop22h 00m

R17 382

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kuala Lumpur from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur (average of R703). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R962). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 helmikuu 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuala Lumpur ranges from 120.0 - 280.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Kuala Lumpur when rainfall is around 120.0 mm.

Temperature in Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kuala Lumpur, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kuala Lumpur. Reviews last updated 4 helmikuu 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 314 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 711 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
827 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways (R12 701), Ethiopian Air (R13 985), and Etihad Airways (R14 041) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Qatar Airways is priced at 12% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 738. Users have also found prices from R8 908 and R10 097 on Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    Most of the time, Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur flights that have stopovers will stop in Doha. Singapore sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur flights. Singapore is followed by Dubai in terms of the most popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur flights.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, or LEGOLAND Dubai can do so by travelling 10,5 km, 6,8 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R664 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur flights?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur flights have a stopover in Abu Dhabi the least frequently. Addis Ababa sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur (average of R703). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R962). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 helmikuu 2025.
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SAUDIACheapestR9 585AverageR11 315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 425AverageR17 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR11 703AverageR12 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 729AverageR13 288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 648AverageR14 732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 879AverageR17 213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 162AverageR14 167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 208AverageR15 517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 473AverageR18 512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ChinaCheapestR16 432AverageR20 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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