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Cheap flights from South Africa to Malaysia 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
Feb 9 — Feb 161
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Malaysia (MY0). 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 February 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
  • South Africa to Malaysia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • South Africa to Malaysia
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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 South Africa to Malaysia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Malaysia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2025.

Thu 22/513:35JNB - KUL
1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 29/52:55KUL - JNB
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/2R13 154
Wed 12/214:35JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/223:05KUL - JNB
2 stops34h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/2R13 230
Thu 13/320:00JNB - KUL
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/320:55KUL - JNB
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2R13 702
Thu 13/312:35CPT - KUL
1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 25/32:25KUL - CPT
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/2R14 004
Wed 23/49:55JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/510:00KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/2R14 041
Mon 10/311:55DUR - KUL
2 stops26h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 22/38:55KUL - DUR
3 stops31h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/2R15 155
Thu 20/318:10CPT - KUL
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/310:20KUL - CPT
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2R15 155
Mon 10/319:10DUR - KUL
1 stop20h 45mEmirates
Sat 22/310:15KUL - DUR
1 stop36h 55mEmirates
Deal found 2/2R15 325
Wed 23/422:20JNB - KUL
1 stop17h 30mEmirates
Wed 30/42:00KUL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 3/2R15 400
Fri 7/310:10JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 20mAir China
Mon 17/320:30KUL - JNB
1 stop41h 10mAir China
Deal found 2/2R15 589
Wed 2/714:35CPT - KUL
2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 24/723:15KUL - CPT
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/2R15 608
Wed 2/716:35CPT - KUL
1 stop42h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 29/78:45KUL - CPT
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2R15 627

Find flights from South Africa to Malaysia within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 4 February 2025.

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JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

13:35-14:45

1 stop19h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 29/5

2:55-17:00

1 stop20h 05m

R13 154

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

20:00-20:40

1 stop18h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 21/3

20:55-3:55

2 stops37h 00m

R13 702

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 29/4

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R13 985

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

12:35-20:40

1 stop26h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 25/3

2:25-17:25

1 stop21h 00m

R14 004

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

9:55-8:25

1 stop16h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 1/5

10:00-8:35

1 stop28h 35m

R14 041

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

18:10-8:20

2 stops32h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 27/3

10:20-17:25

1 stop37h 05m

R15 155

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/3

11:55-20:40

2 stops26h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 22/3

8:55-10:35

3 stops31h 40m

R15 155

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/3

19:10-21:55

1 stop20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 22/3

10:15-17:10

1 stop36h 55m

R15 325

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

22:20-21:50

1 stop17h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 30/4

2:00-20:50

1 stop24h 50m

R15 400

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

10:10-19:30

1 stop27h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 17/3

20:30-7:40

1 stop41h 10m

R15 589

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Malaysia

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 4 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa 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 4 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Malaysia, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM. 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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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 314 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 314 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa to Malaysia one-way?

    R6 738 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R8 908 and R9 229, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Malaysia?

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 4 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air MauritiusCheapestR9 466AverageR12 508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SAUDIACheapestR9 585AverageR11 315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 481AverageR16 234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 730AverageR14 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 648AverageR16 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 879AverageR17 165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 152AverageR16 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 208AverageR15 234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 890AverageR17 461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ChinaCheapestR16 432AverageR20 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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