Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur from R6 909

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.
JNB — KUL
gen 16 — gen 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur are usually found in March or May, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 dicembre 2025.

mar 23/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
lun 5/19:35KUL - JNB
2 stops51h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/12R17 038
mar 23/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
mar 30/1221:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/12R17 541
mar 23/1213:45JNB - KUL
3 stops25h 45mQatar Airways
mar 30/1210:15KUL - JNB
1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/12R17 927
mar 23/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
lun 29/1221:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/12R18 061
mer 24/1213:45JNB - KUL
3 stops25h 45mQatar Airways
mer 31/122:00KUL - JNB
1 stop36h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/12R19 520
mer 24/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
lun 5/19:35KUL - JNB
2 stops51h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/12R19 772
lun 22/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
lun 5/19:35KUL - JNB
2 stops51h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/12R19 788
mar 23/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
dom 4/19:35KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/12R19 889
gio 25/1214:15JNB - KUL
3 stops59h 55mMultiple Airlines
mer 7/121:25KUL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12R20 141
mer 24/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
mar 30/1221:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/12R20 275
ven 26/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
lun 5/19:35KUL - JNB
2 stops51h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/12R20 291
mer 24/1213:40JNB - SZB
1 stop17h 30mSingapore Airlines
lun 5/114:00SZB - JNB
1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12R28 240

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 17 dicembre 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 839

One-way from

R6 909

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 915
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 556 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 604 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sab 31/1

13:45-20:40

1 stop24h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

sab 7/2

21:15-15:35

1 stop24h 20m

R12 343

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 10/6

9:50-8:10

1 stop16h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

dom 14/6

9:35-8:20

1 stop28h 45m

R13 734

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 4/3

20:30-15:20

2 stops36h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mer 11/3

19:55-8:40

1 stop18h 45m

R14 120

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven 30/1

12:45-20:45

2 stops26h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

gio 5/2

2:40-15:25

1 stop18h 45m

R14 288

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven 30/1

14:30-17:15

2 stops20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

ven 6/2

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R14 757

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven 30/1

5:25-21:40

3 stops34h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

ven 6/2

19:50-0:25

2 stops34h 35m

R14 975

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 10/6

13:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

dom 14/6

14:00-18:35

1 stop34h 35m

R22 958

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 31/12

13:40-13:10

1 stop17h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

mer 7/1

14:00-6:10

1 stop22h 10m

R34 143

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 10/6

13:45-23:25

2 stops27h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

dom 14/6

17:30-18:35

2 stops31h 05m

R34 579

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sab 6/6

19:50-13:10

1 stop35h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

gio 18/6

14:00-6:10

1 stop22h 10m

R68 370

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur (average of R9 039). Flying from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 477). 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 JNB to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 17 dicembre 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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.

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur?

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 17 dicembre 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines fly from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur in about 16h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 35m. The distance between Johannesburg and Kuala Lumpur is about 8496 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur round-trip from R10 342. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R10 689, and Air Mauritius, from R10 750. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur are Qatar Airways (R5 814), Emirates (R6 221), and Etihad Airways (R7 025).

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

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab, by traveling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 21,8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R412 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur (average of R9 039). Flying from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 477). 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 9 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 17 dicembre 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 349AverageR14 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 689AverageR12 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR10 750AverageR11 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 162AverageR12 311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 632AverageR13 914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 128AverageR13 945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 136AverageR13 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 158AverageR14 718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR14 559AverageR17 169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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