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Cheap flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur from R7 362

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
Jan 9 — Jan 161
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 982

One-way from

R7 362
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/4-22/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
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3/2
  • 3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
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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 4 January 2025.

Thu 10/414:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 22/423:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1R12 982
Thu 22/520:15JNB - KUL
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 29/52:55KUL - JNB
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1R13 600
Mon 27/113:10JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 10mAir Mauritius
Tue 22/412:50KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 35mAir Mauritius
Deal found 3/1R14 050
Fri 28/213:40CPT - KUL
1 stop19h 05mEmirates
Sun 23/318:25KUL - CPT
1 stop23h 15mEmirates
Deal found 4/1R14 312
Wed 19/210:00JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 27/29:25KUL - JNB
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/1R14 387
Wed 30/419:50JNB - KUL
1 stop14h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 21/511:55KUL - JNB
1 stop12h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/1R14 481
Sun 11/518:40DUR - KUL
1 stop32h 00mEmirates
Sun 18/52:00KUL - DUR
1 stop20h 35mEmirates
Deal found 4/1R14 687
Thu 6/222:20JNB - KUL
2 stops34h 30mEmirates
Thu 13/210:15KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 35mEmirates
Deal found 3/1R14 706
Wed 21/510:40CPT - KUL
2 stops25h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 26/711:00KUL - CPT
2 stops28h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/1R14 724
Tue 18/29:20CPT - KUL
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/219:55KUL - CPT
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1R14 931
Thu 1/516:35CPT - KUL
1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 15/523:05KUL - CPT
1 stop42h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R14 968
Tue 18/212:35CPT - KUL
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 25/219:55KUL - CPT
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1R15 005

Find flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur within your budget

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 4 January 2025.

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JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 22/4

23:20-13:05

2 stops19h 45m

R12 982

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

20:15-20:55

1 stop18h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 29/5

2:55-17:00

1 stop20h 05m

R13 600

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/1

13:10-10:20

1 stop15h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 22/4

12:50-11:25

1 stop28h 35m

R14 050

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

13:40-14:45

1 stop19h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 23/3

18:25-11:40

1 stop23h 15m

R14 312

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

10:00-7:55

1 stop15h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 25/2

21:25-8:35

1 stop17h 10m

R14 387

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

19:50-16:00

1 stop14h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 21/5

11:55-18:35

1 stop12h 40m

R14 481

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 11/5

18:40-8:40

1 stop32h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 18/5

2:00-16:35

1 stop20h 35m

R14 687

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

22:20-14:50

2 stops34h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 13/2

10:15-20:50

1 stop16h 35m

R14 706

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

10:40-17:40

2 stops25h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 26/7

11:00-9:25

2 stops28h 25m

R14 724

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

9:20-14:40

2 stops23h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 25/2

19:55-10:30

1 stop20h 35m

R14 931

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

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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

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 R960). 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 4 January 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 4 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur, see what other customers have to say about Ethiopian Air, Emirates and Turkish Airlines. 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 345 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 345 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 345 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 329 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 345 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7,8
Good
1 338 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 345 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 748 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 345 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
818 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 345 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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 South Africa 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 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 (R7 756), Etihad Airways (R8 655), and Ethiopian Air (R9 067).

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

    Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kuala Lumpur Intl, Cape Town Intl - Kuala Lumpur Intl or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kuala Lumpur Subang when deciding on the best route 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 R960). 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 4 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air MauritiusCheapestR9 396AverageR12 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SAUDIACheapestR9 605AverageR10 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 297AverageR16 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 645AverageR14 196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 635AverageR15 286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 775AverageR16 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 061AverageR14 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 110AverageR14 894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 445AverageR17 714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ChinaCheapestR16 310AverageR20 643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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