R6 732+ 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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KUL
Jan 13 — Jan 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kuala Lumpur in 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 14 December 2025.

Wed 17/1223:00JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 30/1219:55KUL - JNB
1 stop26h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/12R18 307
Wed 17/1223:00JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 2/119:55KUL - JNB
1 stop38h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/12R18 340
Tue 16/1223:00JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 21/1223:05KUL - JNB
2 stops34h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/12R19 116
Fri 26/1210:10JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 20mAir China
Tue 6/113:25KUL - JNB
1 stop24h 15mAir China
Deal found 12/12R19 336
Sun 14/1213:45JNB - KUL
3 stops25h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 19/1210:15KUL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/12R20 399
Wed 17/1223:00JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 5/110:15KUL - JNB
1 stop23h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/12R20 567
Wed 17/1223:00JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 4/119:55KUL - JNB
1 stop38h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/12R20 618
Tue 16/1223:00JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 30/1219:55KUL - JNB
1 stop18h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/12R20 669
Tue 16/1223:00JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 2/119:55KUL - JNB
1 stop38h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/12R20 719
Thu 18/1220:20JNB - KUL
2 stops44h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 15/121:15KUL - JNB
1 stop24h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12R20 736
Thu 25/1223:00JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 2/12:00KUL - JNB
1 stop31h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/12R21 175
Sun 21/129:25JNB - KUL
2 stops22h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 28/122:00KUL - JNB
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/12R21 276

Find flight deals to Kuala Lumpur

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 14 December 2025.

Return from

R11 895

One-way from

R6 732

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 012
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/1-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R633 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R277 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025

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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 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 December 2025.
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

20:30-20:40

1 stop18h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

10:15-3:55

1 stop23h 40m

R11 963

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:55-16:15

1 stop14h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/2

9:00-18:35

1 stop15h 35m

R12 384

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

9:50-8:10

1 stop16h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 14/6

21:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

R13 818

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

9:50-20:30

3 stops28h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/2

9:35-8:20

1 stop28h 45m

R15 303

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

19:55-13:10

1 stop35h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Tue 27/1

14:00-18:35

1 stop34h 35m

R16 737

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

9:50-8:55

2 stops41h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 21/1

18:25-5:35

1 stop17h 10m

R17 277

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

11:00-12:35

1 stop19h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 29/12

8:15-7:25

1 stop29h 10m

R21 377

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

11:00-20:35

1 stop27h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

R21 377

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

13:40-13:10

1 stop17h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 21/1

14:00-6:10

1 stop22h 10m

R24 178

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

13:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Tue 14/4

14:00-6:10

1 stop22h 10m

R24 516

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/12

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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.
Estimated return price
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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 12 December 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 59 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 15 hours 0 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 Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Air Mauritius.

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 14 December 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

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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, Turkish 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 004, however they can be found for as little as R2 603.

  • 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 (12 hours 35 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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