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R5 895+ Cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur

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— KUL
Mar 28 — Apr 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2026

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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 February 2026.

Thu 9/414:30
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops21h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/420:40
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops22h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R10 265
Fri 15/514:30
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 22/523:15
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R10 567
Wed 4/314:30
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops20h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 19/323:05
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops20h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R10 678
Thu 7/514:30
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 14/523:15
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R10 789
Sat 11/49:50
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 18/49:50
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/2R10 853
Wed 4/314:30
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops20h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/323:05
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops20h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R10 901
Mon 9/314:30
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops20h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/323:05
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops20h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/2R10 948
Wed 4/313:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/320:45
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/2R11 091
Wed 5/819:50
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop15h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 17/811:00
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 25/2R11 107
Fri 6/314:30
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops20h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/323:05
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops20h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R11 123
Mon 9/319:55
JNB
-
SZB
1 stop35h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 12/314:00
SZB
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/2R11 870
Thu 7/513:45
JNB
-
SZB
1 stop17h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 14/514:00
SZB
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/2R15 223

Find flight deals to Kuala Lumpur

Find the latest flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2026, 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 February 2026.

Return from

R10 265

One-way from

R5 895

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R11 822
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/4-16/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R496 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R254 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:55-13:10

1 stop35h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 12/3

14:00-18:35

1 stop34h 35m

R11 870

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:00-17:15

2 stops36h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 31/3

20:40-13:05

2 stops22h 25m

R12 331

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

9:50-17:00

2 stops25h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 20/6

21:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R13 761

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

13:45-14:05

1 stop18h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 19/3

23:20-15:25

2 stops22h 05m

R14 444

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

13:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 14/5

14:00-6:10

1 stop22h 10m

R15 223

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

20:30-13:10

3 stops34h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 12/3

14:00-15:25

3 stops31h 25m

R15 795

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

8:20-17:15

2 stops26h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 13/3

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R15 938

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

11:05-21:45

3 stops28h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 15/4

12:30-7:55

2 stops25h 25m

R16 415

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

14:45-14:45

1 stop18h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 29/6

20:20-9:00

1 stop18h 40m

R16 494

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

20:30-20:40

1 stop18h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 13/3

21:15-11:00

2 stops19h 45m

R16 621

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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 20 February 2026.

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 75 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 42 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 most popular airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur are Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 605
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R10 058
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 570
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R11 056

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur are Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines 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 26 February 2026.
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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 746 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 420 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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, Ethiopian Air 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 R1 525, however they can be found for as little as R1 280.

  • 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 0 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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