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Cheap flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

JNB — KUL
Nov 17 — Nov 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R12 529
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 658 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 224 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur is 42 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 South Africa to Kuala Lumpur?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur (average of R12 513). Flying from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 234). 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 reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from South Africa 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
1 628 reviews
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Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 628 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 628 reviews
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Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 683 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 628 reviews
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Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 721 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 628 reviews
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Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 544 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 628 reviews
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Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Malaysia Airlines
7,3
Good
319 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 628 reviews
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Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur are Qatar Airways (R5 123), Etihad Airways (R6 437), and Singapore Airlines (R7 995).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur?

    Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kuala Lumpur Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kuala Lumpur Subang or Cape Town Intl - Kuala Lumpur Intl when deciding on the best route from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur (average of R12 513). Flying from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 234). 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 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 398AverageR11 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 145AverageR13 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR10 668AverageR14 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 944AverageR12 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 140AverageR13 910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 509AverageR13 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 528AverageR15 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 471AverageR15 190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 307AverageR16 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR15 734AverageR16 793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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