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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia from R12 197

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
Mar 18 — Mar 251
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Malaysia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Malaysia flight deals. Data was last updated 13 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 197

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 003
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/5-13/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Malaysia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 522 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 887 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Malaysia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 March 2025.

Sat 3/514:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 13/523:15KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/3R12 197
Thu 20/313:10JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 10mAir Mauritius
Fri 28/312:50KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 35mAir Mauritius
Deal found 12/3R12 325
Mon 24/313:20JNB - KUL
1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 30/32:55KUL - JNB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/3R12 362
Thu 17/411:20JNB - KUL
1 stop26h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 24/417:40KUL - JNB
1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/3R13 699
Wed 30/419:50JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 50mSingapore Airlines
Wed 21/511:00KUL - JNB
1 stop13h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/3R13 717
Sun 13/49:50JNB - KUL
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/59:35KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/3R14 157
Mon 24/39:20JNB - KUL
3 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/321:00KUL - JNB
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R14 175
Fri 11/410:10JNB - KUL
1 stop35h 10mAir China
Sat 3/520:55KUL - JNB
1 stop40h 45mAir China
Deal found 12/3R15 127
Fri 26/919:50JNB - SZB
1 stop35h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 3/1014:00SZB - JNB
1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/3R15 237
Fri 11/422:20JNB - KUL
2 stops27h 50mEmirates
Sun 4/519:10KUL - JNB
1 stop31h 40mEmirates
Deal found 12/3R15 292
Thu 1/517:50JNB - KUL
1 stop55h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/523:45KUL - JNB
1 stop64h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R17 270
Tue 8/420:40JNB - KUL
1 stop18h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 2/52:55KUL - JNB
1 stop19h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/3R20 438

Find flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia 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 13 March 2025.

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Johannesburg

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/5

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 13/5

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R12 197

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

13:20-14:40

1 stop19h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 30/3

2:55-16:10

1 stop19h 15m

R12 362

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

11:20-20:10

1 stop26h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 24/4

17:40-7:40

1 stop20h 00m

R13 699

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

19:50-17:40

1 stop15h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 21/5

11:00-18:35

1 stop13h 35m

R13 717

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 1/5

9:35-8:20

1 stop28h 45m

R14 157

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

9:20-14:40

3 stops23h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 31/3

21:00-16:10

1 stop25h 10m

R14 175

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

10:10-3:20

1 stop35h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 3/5

20:55-7:40

1 stop40h 45m

R15 127

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

22:20-8:10

2 stops27h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 4/5

19:10-20:50

1 stop31h 40m

R15 292

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/5

17:50-7:05

1 stop55h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 11/5

23:45-10:35

1 stop64h 50m

R17 270

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

20:40-20:55

1 stop18h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 2/5

2:55-16:10

1 stop19h 15m

R20 438

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malaysia from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia (average of R703). Flying from Johannesburg to Malaysia 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 JNB to MY?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Malaysia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia as you normally would.

Rainfall in Malaysia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malaysia 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 Malaysia when rainfall is around 120.0 mm.

Temperature in Malaysia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malaysia, 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 Malaysia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. Reviews last updated 13 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific from Johannesburg to Malaysia. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
831 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 542 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 172 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Malaysia. 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 Johannesburg to Malaysia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R31 262. Turkish Airlines flights start at R39 943 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at R67 469 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Malaysia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Malaysia 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 to Malaysia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia (average of R703). Flying from Johannesburg to Malaysia 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 Johannesburg to Malaysia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia. 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 13 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapestR9 892AverageR11 429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 238AverageR16 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR11 393AverageR12 103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 413AverageR13 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 254AverageR15 902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 538AverageR16 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 817AverageR15 215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 854AverageR15 990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 015AverageR17 964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ChinaCheapestR15 945AverageR20 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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