R7 282+ Cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur

— KUL
Dec 14 — Dec 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kuala Lumpur

Thu 12/1113:45 -
1 stop19h 40m
Thu 26/119:30 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 9/11R12 373
Sat 28/1113:45 -
1 stop25h 25m
Sat 5/129:30 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 9/11R12 542
Thu 19/1110:10 -
2 stops24h 55m
Thu 26/119:30 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 9/11R13 031
Thu 12/119:50 -
1 stop16h 15m
Thu 26/119:30 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 9/11R13 368
Mon 16/1113:45 -
1 stop25h 35m
Sun 29/1119:55 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 13/11R13 452
Sun 22/1120:20 -
1 stop19h 00m
Thu 3/1219:55 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 11/11R13 503
Wed 18/1113:45 -
1 stop19h 40m
Tue 24/112:00 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 10/11R13 520
Thu 26/1113:45 -
1 stop19h 40m
Thu 3/1219:55 -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 10/11R13 537
Wed 11/1113:45 -
1 stop19h 40m
Wed 18/1119:55 -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 10/11R13 604
Thu 26/119:50 -
3 stops31h 45m
Thu 3/1214:00 -
3 stops24h 25m
Deal found 10/11R18 729
Thu 26/1113:40 -
1 stop17h 30m
Thu 3/1214:00 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 10/11R23 971
Wed 18/1113:40 -
1 stop17h 30m
Wed 25/1114:00 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 10/11R24 764

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R12 542

One-way from

R7 282

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Average price

R13 368
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 28/11-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R516 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R256 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

11:00-20:30

2 stops27h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 361

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

9:25-16:15

2 stops24h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 204

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/1

23:00-21:35

3 stops40h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 160

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

13:45-21:20

1 stop25h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 767

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/1

13:25-13:30

2 stops42h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 171

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SZB Kuala Lumpur Subang

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

21:45-21:00

2 stops41h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 306

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/1

22:15-14:45

1 stop34h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 407

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

10:10-15:15

2 stops23h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 559

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/12

14:30-17:15

2 stops20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 671

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

13:45-14:05

1 stop18h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 26/1

16:20-8:40

2 stops22h 20m

R14 194

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kuala Lumpur

How long is the flight to Kuala Lumpur?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur takes 16 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Kuala Lumpur from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur are Ethiopian Air, Air Mauritius and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Kuala Lumpur by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuala Lumpur ranges from 120.0 - 280.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Kuala Lumpur when rainfall is around 120.0 mm.

Temperature in Kuala Lumpur by month

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?

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 50 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur

Read through reviews of airlines serving Malaysia, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

FAQs about flying to Kuala Lumpur

  • 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, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur.

  • How much is a return flight to Kuala Lumpur?

    A return flight to Kuala Lumpur will typically cost around R3 568, however they can be found for as little as R2 959.

  • 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 (16 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Kuala Lumpur Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

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

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