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Cheap flights from South Africa to Malaysia from R12 632

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
Dec 8 — Dec 151
1 adult

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JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

12:45-14:40

1 stop19h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 28/1

19:55-14:45

1 stop24h 50m

R12 632

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 27/4

23:20-13:05

2 stops19h 45m

R13 014

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

19:50-18:15

1 stop16h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 29/4

8:55-18:35

1 stop15h 40m

R13 740

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 17/1

19:10-14:45

1 stop37h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 24/1

20:55-17:10

2 stops26h 15m

R14 284

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/1

12:35-20:40

1 stop26h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 11/2

19:25-17:25

2 stops28h 00m

R14 375

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

18:20-21:50

1 stop21h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 14/5

2:25-16:50

1 stop20h 25m

R14 393

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/4

13:50-17:10

2 stops21h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 16/5

23:20-13:00

2 stops19h 40m

R14 411

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/4

9:55-8:25

1 stop16h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 1/5

21:50-8:35

1 stop16h 45m

R14 556

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/4

16:35-7:05

1 stop32h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 12/5

23:05-11:50

1 stop42h 45m

R14 847

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

9:35-14:40

3 stops23h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 28/1

17:20-9:45

2 stops22h 25m

R15 355

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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 3 December 2024.

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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 3 December 2024.

Wed 25/1217:15JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/121:25KUL - JNB
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R17 297
Thu 5/1217:15CPT - KUL
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 28/13:55KUL - CPT
1 stop38h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/12R17 297
Mon 9/1214:35JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 15/1223:05KUL - JNB
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12R19 167
Thu 5/1217:15CPT - KUL
1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/119:50KUL - CPT
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R19 493
Mon 2/1213:25JNB - KUL
1 stop26h 30mEmirates
Mon 30/121:25KUL - JNB
1 stop21h 10mEmirates
Deal found 2/12R19 602
Fri 6/129:55JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 12/129:25KUL - JNB
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12R19 947
Tue 24/1223:00JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 16/119:55KUL - JNB
1 stop19h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/12R20 274
Tue 24/1213:40CPT - KUL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Wed 15/11:25KUL - CPT
1 stop40h 15mEmirates
Deal found 2/12R20 600
Fri 6/128:50JNB - KUL
2 stops28h 50mOman Air
Fri 13/1221:05KUL - JNB
2 stops24h 30mOman Air
Deal found 2/12R20 818
Thu 5/1215:20CPT - KUL
2 stops19h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 28/12:25KUL - CPT
1 stop21h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/12R22 651
Thu 5/1212:40CPT - KUL
2 stops49h 00mOman Air
Wed 29/19:25KUL - CPT
2 stops31h 15mOman Air
Deal found 2/12R22 887
Fri 6/128:50JNB - KUL
2 stops27h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 12/122:25KUL - JNB
1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12R26 372

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of R805). 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 3 December 2024.

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 3 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Malaysia, such as Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 465 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 340 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
867 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 816 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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 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?

    R15 609 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 Air Mauritius and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R23 232 and R26 154, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of R805). 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 678 193 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air MauritiusCheapestR9 103AverageR11 990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Air Mauritius flights
SAUDIACheapestR9 111AverageR10 398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Search SAUDIA flights
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 883AverageR14 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 304AverageR13 795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 177AverageR15 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 243AverageR15 680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
EmiratesCheapestR12 558AverageR16 414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights
Cathay PacificCheapestR12 702AverageR14 994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 027AverageR17 238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air ChinaCheapestR15 802AverageR19 945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air China flights

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