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Cheap flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur from R6 966

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
Apr 23 — Apr 301
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Kuala Lumpur flight deals. Data was last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 728

One-way from

R6 966

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R14 460
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/5-6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 326 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 324 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Fri 23/513:55JNB - KUL
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 6/621:00KUL - JNB
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R12 728
Tue 10/619:50JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 50mSingapore Airlines
Wed 18/611:00KUL - JNB
1 stop13h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4R12 972
Wed 22/1013:00CPT - KUL
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 28/102:25KUL - CPT
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R13 029
Sun 4/59:50JNB - KUL
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/521:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R13 161
Mon 1/913:10JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 05mAir Mauritius
Tue 16/912:50KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 35mAir Mauritius
Deal found 17/4R13 274
Tue 4/1123:35CPT - KUL
1 stop28h 45mAir Mauritius
Tue 11/1112:50KUL - CPT
1 stop15h 00mAir Mauritius
Deal found 17/4R13 330
Thu 1/514:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/523:15KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/4R13 349
Sat 8/1110:40CPT - KUL
2 stops39h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sat 15/1121:45KUL - CPT
2 stops17h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4R13 669
Sat 8/1115:25CPT - KUL
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/1123:15KUL - CPT
1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/4R13 970
Thu 15/511:20JNB - KUL
1 stop23h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 26/58:10KUL - JNB
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/4R14 158
Sat 31/59:05JNB - KUL
3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/621:00KUL - JNB
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4R15 552
Tue 2/916:35CPT - KUL
1 stop58h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/910:50KUL - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4R15 608

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 18 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

13:55-15:10

1 stop19h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 6/6

21:00-16:10

1 stop25h 10m

R12 728

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

19:50-17:40

1 stop15h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 18/6

11:00-18:35

1 stop13h 35m

R12 972

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 10/5

21:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

R13 161

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

13:10-10:15

1 stop15h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 16/9

12:50-11:25

1 stop28h 35m

R13 274

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/5

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 6/5

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R13 349

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

11:20-16:40

1 stop23h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 26/5

8:10-7:40

1 stop29h 30m

R14 158

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

9:05-15:10

3 stops24h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 7/6

21:00-16:10

1 stop25h 10m

R15 552

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/9

16:35-9:10

1 stop58h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/9

10:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

R15 608

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/8

15:20-10:15

2 stops36h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 24/8

12:50-21:50

1 stop15h 00m

R15 740

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/8

23:35-10:15

1 stop28h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 24/8

12:50-21:50

1 stop15h 00m

R15 891

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kuala Lumpur from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur (average of R703). Flying from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R965). 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 ZA to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 18 April 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 18 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur are Qatar Airways (R6 966), Cathay Pacific (R8 228), and Singapore Airlines (R8 548).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur (average of R703). Flying from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R965). 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 South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 18 April 2025.
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Air MauritiusCheapestR11 379AverageR12 454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 574AverageR16 647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 738AverageR14 490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 564AverageR15 772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 979AverageR16 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 229AverageR14 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 936AverageR17 720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 009AverageR17 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR15 022AverageR20 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR17 907AverageR22 939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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