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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur

JNB — KUL
Oct 27 — Nov 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R12 535
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 688 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 128 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur is 57 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur (average of R11 835). Flying from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 791). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 616 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 616 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 616 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 669 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 616 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 616 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 616 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 045 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 616 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 R6 326. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from R7 934, and Air Mauritius, from R10 548. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur for 51% 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 (R6 034), Etihad Airways (R6 365), and Singapore Airlines (R7 905).

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

    Of the flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur that have stopovers, most of them stop in Doha. Singapore sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur flights. Abu Dhabi sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur.

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

    Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Addis Ababa. Dubai is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur (average of R11 835). Flying from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 791). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 326AverageR11 010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR7 934AverageR16 617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR10 548AverageR14 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 038AverageR12 954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 248AverageR12 884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 378AverageR12 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 454AverageR14 905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 145AverageR16 129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR15 819AverageR16 607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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