R7 401+ Cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KUL
Aug 31 — Sep 71
1 adult

Flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 26 August 2025.

Return from

R12 563

One-way from

R7 401

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 744
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/11-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R17 587 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 871 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 August 2025.

Wed 19/119:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
Tue 25/119:35KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/8R12 563
Wed 19/1113:40JNB - KUL
1 stop12h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/1111:05KUL - JNB
1 stop13h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/8R12 599
Sat 8/119:50JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/1121:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/8R12 669
Mon 13/1013:55JNB - KUL
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 22/1020:20KUL - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/8R12 687
Tue 23/913:55JNB - KUL
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 1/109:30KUL - JNB
1 stop36h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/8R12 740
Mon 8/914:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/923:15KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/8R12 828
Mon 3/1113:10JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 10mAir Mauritius
Thu 6/1112:20KUL - JNB
1 stop29h 05mAir Mauritius
Deal found 25/8R12 916
Tue 9/99:50JNB - KUL
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 15/99:50KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/8R12 951
Wed 26/119:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 26/29:35KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/8R12 969
Sat 11/1013:55JNB - KUL
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 14/109:30KUL - JNB
1 stop36h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/8R13 004
Thu 6/1113:10JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 10mAir Mauritius
Sun 9/1112:05KUL - JNB
1 stop29h 20mAir Mauritius
Deal found 24/8R13 127
Wed 15/109:50JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 20mEtihad Airways
Thu 23/1021:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/8R13 163

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

9:50-19:35

1 stop27h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 25/11

9:35-8:20

1 stop28h 45m

R12 563

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

13:40-8:15

1 stop12h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 25/11

11:05-18:35

1 stop13h 30m

R12 599

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

9:50-8:05

1 stop16h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/11

21:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

R12 669

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

13:55-20:55

1 stop25h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 22/10

20:20-16:10

1 stop25h 50m

R12 687

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

13:55-20:55

1 stop25h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/10

9:30-16:10

1 stop36h 40m

R12 740

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 16/9

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R12 828

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

13:10-10:20

1 stop15h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 6/11

12:20-11:25

1 stop29h 05m

R12 916

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 15/9

9:50-8:30

1 stop28h 40m

R12 951

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 15/9

9:50-8:30

1 stop28h 40m

R12 969

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

9:50-8:05

1 stop16h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 26/2

21:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

R12 969

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Best time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kuala Lumpur with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kuala Lumpur

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 from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

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

How long is the flight to Kuala Lumpur?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur takes 18 hours 55 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Kuala Lumpur should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur?

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

Rainfall in Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

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 26 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Malaysia, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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, Air Mauritius 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 R143, however they can be found for as little as R113.

  • 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 (17 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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