R6 417+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KUL
Jan 18 — Jan 251
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 19 December 2025.

Sat 20/129:50JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 17/39:35KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/12R14 509
Sat 20/1219:10JNB - KUL
1 stop40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/323:45KUL - JNB
1 stop41h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12R15 497
Thu 25/1213:40JNB - KUL
1 stop24h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 25/29:00KUL - JNB
1 stop15h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/12R16 838
Tue 23/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 5/19:35KUL - JNB
2 stops51h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/12R17 022
Thu 25/1214:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/219:55KUL - JNB
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R17 374
Tue 23/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/1221:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/12R17 524
Wed 24/1213:40JNB - KUL
1 stop18h 15mSingapore Airlines
Wed 25/29:00KUL - JNB
1 stop15h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/12R17 591
Wed 24/129:50JNB - KUL
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/210:15KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R18 077
Wed 24/1213:40JNB - SZB
1 stop17h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 5/114:00SZB - JNB
1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12R28 213
Thu 25/1213:40JNB - SZB
1 stop17h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 5/114:00SZB - JNB
1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12R28 331
Fri 26/1213:40JNB - SZB
1 stop17h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 5/114:00SZB - JNB
1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12R30 576
Tue 23/1219:55JNB - SZB
1 stop35h 15mSingapore Airlines
Mon 5/114:00SZB - JNB
1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/12R32 720

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 19 December 2025.

Return from

R11 878

One-way from

R6 417

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 899
Air Mauritius
  • Air Mauritius
  • 15/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R629 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R274 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

13:10-10:20

1 stop15h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 30/1

12:50-11:25

1 stop28h 35m

R11 878

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

13:45-20:40

1 stop24h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 7/2

21:15-15:35

1 stop24h 20m

R12 331

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

9:50-8:05

1 stop16h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 7/2

21:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

R12 381

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

21:20-18:10

1 stop14h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/2

10:30-18:35

1 stop14h 05m

R12 565

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 14/6

21:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R12 599

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

9:50-8:10

1 stop16h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 16/6

21:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R12 900

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:55-16:15

1 stop14h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

20:30-6:10

1 stop15h 40m

R13 235

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

20:30-7:30

2 stops29h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/2

21:15-8:40

1 stop17h 25m

R13 956

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

12:45-20:40

1 stop25h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 24/3

22:00-3:55

2 stops35h 55m

R14 107

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

13:40-13:10

1 stop17h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 9/3

7:30-18:35

1 stop17h 05m

R26 873

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/12

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Best time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur

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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 14 hours 40 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 19 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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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 R1 682, however they can be found for as little as R1 659.

  • 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 20 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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