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Cheap flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur from R7 907

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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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 8 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 633

One-way from

R7 907

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 905
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
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30/3
  • 30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 25m total
  • South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 298 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 805 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 8 March 2025.

Thu 13/313:20JNB - KUL
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 19/32:25KUL - JNB
1 stop37h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/3R12 160
Sun 11/513:00CPT - KUL
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 18/520:20KUL - CPT
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/3R12 633
Mon 24/314:35CPT - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 28/323:05KUL - CPT
2 stops19h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R12 960
Thu 13/314:35JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/323:05KUL - JNB
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R13 014
Sun 9/311:05JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 15/313:30KUL - JNB
1 stop24h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/3R13 651
Wed 2/49:50JNB - KUL
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 22/421:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/3R13 887
Wed 2/419:50JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 8/411:00KUL - JNB
1 stop13h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3R14 105
Mon 21/410:10JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mAir China
Mon 28/420:55KUL - JNB
1 stop40h 45mAir China
Deal found 7/3R14 596
Wed 2/419:10JNB - KUL
1 stop20h 40mEmirates
Tue 8/421:20KUL - JNB
2 stops29h 30mEmirates
Deal found 7/3R15 178
Thu 1/513:05CPT - KUL
1 stop37h 35mEmirates
Wed 14/52:00KUL - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEmirates
Deal found 7/3R15 686
Sun 11/513:00CPT - KUL
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/520:45KUL - CPT
3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R15 741
Thu 1/517:50JNB - KUL
1 stop33h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/523:45KUL - JNB
1 stop64h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3R15 959

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 8 March 2025.

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Kuala Lumpur

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

13:00-15:10

1 stop20h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 18/5

20:20-10:50

1 stop20h 30m

R12 633

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

14:35-17:15

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 28/3

23:05-13:00

2 stops19h 55m

R12 960

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 22/4

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R13 342

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/5

11:20-12:05

1 stop18h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 8/5

17:40-7:40

1 stop20h 00m

R13 669

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 22/4

21:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

R13 887

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

19:50-17:40

1 stop15h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 8/4

11:00-18:35

1 stop13h 35m

R14 105

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

10:10-19:55

1 stop27h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 28/4

20:55-7:40

1 stop40h 45m

R14 596

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

19:10-21:50

1 stop20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 8/4

21:20-20:50

2 stops29h 30m

R15 178

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

13:55-7:50

1 stop35h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 6/9

2:55-16:10

1 stop19h 15m

R15 414

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

13:05-8:40

1 stop37h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 14/5

2:00-16:50

1 stop20h 50m

R15 686

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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 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 8 March 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 8 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. 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
3 227 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 282 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
828 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 555 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 Cathay Pacific (R8 143), Etihad Airways (R8 252), and Malaysia Airlines (R10 524).

  • 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?

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  • 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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SAUDIACheapestR9 231AverageR10 898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR10 986AverageR12 061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 321AverageR13 816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 775AverageR16 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 161AverageR14 974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 442AverageR16 598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 721AverageR15 062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 734AverageR14 135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 454AverageR16 788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ChinaCheapestR15 826AverageR20 029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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