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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur from R11 516

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — KUL
Mar 14 — Mar 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 February 2026.

Mon 11/515:25
CPT
-
KUL
2 stops19h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 30/523:15
KUL
-
CPT
2 stops19h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2R11 516
Mon 11/513:00
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 30/519:00
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/2R11 802
Sun 15/223:35
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop28h 45m
Air Mauritius
Tue 10/312:50
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Air Mauritius
Deal found 9/2R11 818
Sun 15/223:35
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop28h 45m
Air Mauritius
Tue 3/312:50
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Air Mauritius
Deal found 10/2R11 849
Sat 4/413:15
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 16/421:00
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/2R11 881
Thu 12/319:00
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/32:40
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/2R11 897
Wed 11/214:35
CPT
-
KUL
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/323:05
KUL
-
CPT
2 stops21h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2R12 278
Wed 11/214:35
CPT
-
KUL
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/323:05
KUL
-
CPT
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2R12 437
Wed 17/613:15
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/620:20
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2R12 580
Sat 14/213:50
CPT
-
KUL
2 stops21h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/323:05
KUL
-
CPT
2 stops19h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2R12 675

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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 12 February 2026.

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R11 516

Popular in

December

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Average price

R11 643
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/5-30/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 39h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur
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Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

15:25-17:10

2 stops19h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

23:15-13:00

2 stops19h 45m

R11 516

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:00-14:45

1 stop19h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

19:00-11:30

1 stop22h 30m

R11 802

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 19/3

10:15-17:25

1 stop37h 10m

R11 849

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

19:00-20:40

1 stop19h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 18/3

2:40-17:30

1 stop20h 50m

R11 897

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

13:15-15:10

1 stop19h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 21/6

20:20-17:30

1 stop27h 10m

R12 580

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

15:25-17:10

2 stops19h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 21/5

20:40-14:35

2 stops23h 55m

R12 755

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

16:35-8:10

1 stop33h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

5:30-11:50

1 stop36h 20m

R13 327

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

13:15-15:10

1 stop19h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 12/4

2:05-17:20

1 stop21h 15m

R13 771

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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 6 February 2026.

Booking 43 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur (average of R7 307). Flying from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 199). 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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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 12 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur. 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
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 211 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur?

    Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways can get you from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur in just under 19h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Cape Town and Kuala Lumpur are separated by a distance of 9537 km.

  • 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 Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 271 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Mauritius and Singapore Airlines, starting at R9 911 and R10 495 round-trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Doha. Singapore follows Doha 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 Dubai. Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur flights stopping in Johannesburg 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur (average of R7 307). Flying from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 199). 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 12 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 271AverageR13 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR9 911AverageR10 433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 495AverageR14 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 972AverageR13 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 480AverageR13 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 342AverageR14 857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR12 538AverageR16 144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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