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Cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur from R6 859

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — KUL
May 20 — May 271
1 adult
Mon 20/5
Mon 27/5

Flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2024

Find the latest flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 185

Return from

R12 027

One-way from

R6 859
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur

Cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Kuala Lumpur in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 2024.
The lowest-priced flights departing to Kuala Lumpur in May and June 2024 can be found below. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Mon 27/514:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 30/523:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R12 486
Wed 12/614:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 27/623:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R13 075
Fri 31/522:35JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 7/623:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R13 314
Mon 27/59:55JNB - KUL
1 stop28h 20mEtihad Airways
Thu 30/59:45KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/5R13 645
Fri 31/522:20JNB - KUL
1 stop28h 20mEmirates
Fri 7/619:20KUL - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEmirates
Deal found 13/5R14 141
Wed 12/614:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/623:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R14 233
Thu 13/614:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 28/623:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R14 252
Tue 11/622:35JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/623:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R14 472
Mon 27/59:55JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 30/59:45KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/5R14 528

Kuala Lumpur 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Kuala Lumpur in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches and data were last updated on 15 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to Kuala Lumpur in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 31/714:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/823:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R12 027
Mon 27/514:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 30/523:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R12 486
Wed 12/614:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 27/623:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R13 075
Thu 18/714:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 21/723:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R13 167
Thu 1/814:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/823:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R13 185
Tue 30/723:00JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/823:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R13 259
Fri 31/522:35JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 7/623:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R13 314
Wed 31/714:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/823:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R13 369
Mon 27/59:55JNB - KUL
1 stop28h 20mEtihad Airways
Thu 30/59:45KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/5R13 645

One-way flights to Kuala Lumpur

Explore one-way flight options to Kuala Lumpur for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Kuala Lumpur. Those seeking round-trip flights to Kuala Lumpur should utilise the search form at the top of the page.
Wed 22/59:55JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/5R6 859
Sun 26/59:55JNB - KUL
1 stop28h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/5R7 006
Wed 29/59:55JNB - KUL
1 stop28h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/5R7 245
Wed 22/59:55JNB - KUL
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5R7 282
Thu 8/812:10JNB - KUL
3 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5R7 466
Wed 22/59:55JNB - KUL
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5R7 484
Thu 8/812:10JNB - KUL
3 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R7 926
Sun 26/59:55JNB - KUL
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R8 110
Sun 26/511:20JNB - KUL
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R8 147

Find flights to Kuala Lumpur within your budget

Locate flights to Kuala Lumpur that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

R12 027 - R20 136

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/7

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 15/8

2 stops19h 45m

R12 027

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/5

1 stop28h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 30/5

1 stop28h 50m

R13 645

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/5

1 stop28h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 7/6

1 stop26h 55m

R14 141

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/5

1 stop25h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 6/6

1 stop20h 05m

R15 134

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

3 stops47h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 18/6

3 stops31h 50m

R15 300

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/7

1 stop15h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 14/8

1 stop13h 55m

R16 422

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/8

1 stop18h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 17/8

1 stop19h 55m

R16 863

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/7

1 stop14h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 16/8

1 stop29h 00m

R17 157

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/7

2 stops36h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 13/8

1 stop20h 05m

R20 136

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Deals found on 12/5

Average price of flights to Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Kuala Lumpur is currently R7 503 while a return flight costs R15 647. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kuala Lumpur (average of R693). Flying to Kuala Lumpur in July will prove the most costly (average of R794). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R13 130

February

R12 744

March

R12 983

April

R13 479

May

R13 075

June

R13 351

July

R14 601

August

R13 976

September

R13 185

October

R12 891

November

R12 854

December

R14 454

Temperature and rainfall in Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

KUL

Temperature

27 - 28 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Kuala Lumpur may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Midday
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Kuala Lumpur should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 15 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur, such as Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Emirates. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

8,1
Very Good
3 957 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7,8
Good
1 086 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7,7
Good
4 403 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7,4
Good
3 709 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

  • What does KUL mean?

    Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is KUL. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB), Malacca Batu Berendum Airport (MKZ) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kuala Lumpur if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kuala Lumpur on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Mauritius is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kuala Lumpur?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kuala Lumpur. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Kuala Lumpur?

    A return flight to Kuala Lumpur will typically cost around R75, however they can be found for as little as R33.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kuala Lumpur depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kuala Lumpur, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Yes. Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Plaza Premium Lounge Klia 2 is the closest property to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (0,0 km away from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport).

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