Question 1

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur round-trip from R10 713. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Mauritius, from R10 934, and Ethiopian Air, from R11 194. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 2

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

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The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur is 75 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.

Question 3

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur (average of R703). Flying from Johannesburg 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.

Question 4

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

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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.

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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).

Question 7

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur?

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Before booking your flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air China, Cathay Pacific or Emirates.

Question 8

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

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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. Dubai sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall, by traveling 6,8 km, 11,0 km, and 10,5 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 R239 per day.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur?

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Travellers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 3% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 12

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur, book at least 44 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 5% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R13 113 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R14 290.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur?

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March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Kuala Lumpur from Johannesburg. Prices for March average R13 628 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R11 285. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 32% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 14

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

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Kuala Lumpur from Johannesburg shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	R12 445
One-way from	R6 838
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R13 587

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 713	AverageR15 692	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	CheapestR10 934	AverageR11 723	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 194	AverageR13 018	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 680	AverageR12 818	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 257	AverageR15 929	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 448	AverageR16 396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 645	AverageR13 596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR12 726	AverageR14 665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	CheapestR13 899	AverageR16 068	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestR16 995	AverageR23 849	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur from R6 838

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur are usually found in March or November, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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