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Cheap flights from South Africa to Malaysia 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 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 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 Malaysia
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  • 3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • South Africa to Malaysia
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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 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
Mon 27/113:10JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 10mAir Mauritius
Tue 22/412:50KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 35mAir Mauritius
Deal found 3/1R14 050
Tue 28/113:20JNB - KUL
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 21/42:55KUL - JNB
1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/1R14 088
Wed 19/210:00JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 25/221:25KUL - JNB
1 stop17h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/1R14 387
Fri 28/213:40CPT - KUL
1 stop19h 05mEmirates
Sat 22/31:25KUL - CPT
1 stop40h 15mEmirates
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
Thu 6/222:20JNB - KUL
2 stops28h 05mEmirates
Wed 12/21:25KUL - JNB
1 stop21h 10mEmirates
Deal found 3/1R14 706
Tue 18/29:20CPT - KUL
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/219:55KUL - CPT
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1R14 931
Tue 18/212:35CPT - KUL
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 25/219:55KUL - CPT
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1R15 005
Thu 1/516:35CPT - KUL
1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 15/523:05KUL - CPT
1 stop42h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R15 043
Tue 18/219:10JNB - KUL
1 stop29h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/210:00KUL - JNB
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R15 905
Sun 9/313:45JNB - SZB
1 stop17h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 16/314:10SZB - JNB
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/1R16 129

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 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

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

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/1

13:20-20:40

1 stop25h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 21/4

2:55-3:40

1 stop30h 45m

R14 088

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

10:00-7:55

1 stop15h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 27/2

9:25-8:35

1 stop29h 10m

R14 387

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

13:40-14:45

1 stop19h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 22/3

1:25-11:40

1 stop40h 15m

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

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

22:20-8:25

2 stops28h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/2

1:25-16:35

1 stop21h 10m

R14 706

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

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 25/2

19:55-10:30

1 stop20h 35m

R15 005

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

16:35-7:05

1 stop32h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 15/5

23:05-11:50

1 stop42h 45m

R15 043

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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 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 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 January 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 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Malaysia, such as Ethiopian Air, Emirates and Turkish Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 344 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 344 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 344 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 344 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 344 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 344 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 344 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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?

    R7 756 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 Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R8 655 and R9 067, 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 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 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 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air MauritiusCheapestR9 396AverageR12 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SAUDIACheapestR9 605AverageR10 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Search SAUDIA flights
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 297AverageR16 080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 645AverageR14 196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 635AverageR16 078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 775AverageR16 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
EmiratesCheapestR13 061AverageR16 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights
Cathay PacificCheapestR13 110AverageR14 894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 445AverageR17 714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air ChinaCheapestR16 310AverageR20 643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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