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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur from R16 830

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — KUL
May 3 — May 101
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Kuala Lumpur are usually found in May or March, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Kuala Lumpur (MY1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 830

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 169
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/8-14/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 649 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 312 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 April 2025.

Thu 7/813:00CPT - KUL
2 stops24h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 14/89:30KUL - CPT
1 stop31h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R16 830
Thu 7/813:00CPT - KUL
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/820:45KUL - CPT
3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R17 614
Thu 7/816:35CPT - KUL
1 stop66h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 14/85:20KUL - CPT
1 stop36h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/4R18 416
Thu 1/515:25CPT - KUL
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/523:15KUL - CPT
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/4R18 491
Thu 1/513:05CPT - KUL
1 stop37h 35mEmirates
Wed 14/52:00KUL - CPT
1 stop39h 35mEmirates
Deal found 27/4R22 092
Thu 1/515:25CPT - KUL
2 stops19h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 14/52:55KUL - CPT
1 stop37h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 27/4R23 025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2025.
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Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/8

13:00-19:40

2 stops24h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/8

9:30-10:50

1 stop31h 20m

R16 830

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/8

13:00-6:20

3 stops35h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/8

20:45-13:00

3 stops46h 15m

R17 614

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/8

16:35-17:05

1 stop66h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/8

5:20-11:50

1 stop36h 30m

R18 416

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/8

9:00-17:10

3 stops26h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/8

23:15-13:45

2 stops20h 30m

R41 105

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Deals found on 27/4

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur (average of R703). Flying from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R965). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 April 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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 28 April 2025.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 561 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 561 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 561 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 784 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 561 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
769 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 561 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kuala Lumpur from Cape Town Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Kuala Lumpur per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights from the Cape Town airport to Kuala Lumpur. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R16 830 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, starting at R18 416 and R41 105 round-trip.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur?

    Of the flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur that have stopovers, most of them stop in Singapore. Doha follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur flights.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur flights?

    Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Johannesburg. Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur flights stopping in Dubai are the next rarest.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur (average of R703). Flying from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R965). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2025.
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Air MauritiusCheapestR11 642AverageR12 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 386AverageR16 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 054AverageR17 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 195AverageR15 497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 810AverageR16 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 837AverageR15 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR17 746AverageR19 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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