How long is the flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur?

There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur in 16h 20m. Fly via Air Mauritius, Ethiopian Air, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur is about 8496 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 883), Emirates (R6 298), and Etihad Airways (R7 032).

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.

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).

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

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

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

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines or Emirates.

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.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 December 2025.

Thu 18/128:20JNB - KUL

2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air

Thu 15/123:05KUL - JNB

2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R15 773

Wed 17/129:50JNB - KUL

1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways

Tue 20/121:40KUL - JNB

1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R16 215

Wed 17/129:50JNB - KUL

1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways

Tue 13/19:35KUL - JNB

1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R16 333

Sat 13/129:50JNB - KUL

2 stops20h 50mEtihad Airways

Sun 28/129:35KUL - JNB

1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/12R16 520

Wed 17/129:50JNB - KUL

1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways

Thu 15/19:35KUL - JNB

1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R16 554

Thu 18/128:20JNB - KUL

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Thu 22/123:05KUL - JNB

2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R16 622

Wed 17/129:50JNB - KUL

1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways

Sun 28/1221:40KUL - JNB

1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R16 775

Fri 19/128:20JNB - KUL

2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 18/123:05KUL - JNB

2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R16 826

Wed 17/129:50JNB - KUL

1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways

Fri 16/19:35KUL - JNB

1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R16 894

Wed 17/129:50JNB - KUL

1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways

Mon 12/19:35KUL - JNB

1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R17 064

Fri 26/1210:10JNB - KUL

1 stop35h 10mAir China

Wed 31/124:20KUL - JNB

1 stop33h 20mAir China

Deal found 7/12R17 250

Fri 19/128:20JNB - KUL

2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air

Thu 22/123:05KUL - JNB

2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R17 437

Best flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 December 2025.

Sun 25/123:35CPT - KUL

1 stop28h 45mAir Mauritius

Tue 10/212:50KUL - CPT

1 stop15h 00mAir Mauritius

Deal found 9/12R11 800

Wed 25/314:30JNB - KUL

2 stops20h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/420:40KUL - JNB

2 stops22h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R12 649

Sun 29/39:50JNB - KUL

1 stop16h 20mEtihad Airways

Thu 9/421:40KUL - JNB

1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R13 939

Fri 23/112:35CPT - KUL

2 stops28h 50mQatar Airways

Thu 29/12:40KUL - CPT

1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/12R14 534

Sat 28/311:00JNB - KUL

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Mon 6/48:10KUL - JNB

1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 8/12R14 687

Wed 1/418:25CPT - KUL

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/412:50KUL - CPT

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

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Sun 29/318:00JNB - KUL

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R15 926

Fri 23/119:55JNB - SZB

1 stop35h 15mSingapore Airlines

Tue 27/114:00SZB - JNB

1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/12R16 758

Thu 22/113:25JNB - KUL

1 stop19h 20mEmirates

Wed 28/11:25KUL - JNB

1 stop21h 10mEmirates

Deal found 8/12R17 267

Mon 30/38:20JNB - KUL

2 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air

Sat 11/423:15KUL - JNB

2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R14 398

Sat 28/39:50JNB - KUL

1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways

Fri 10/49:35KUL - JNB

1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R14 636

Sat 28/311:00JNB - KUL

1 stop19h 05mCathay Pacific

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Wed 1/419:30CPT - KUL

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Mon 13/421:00KUL - CPT

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Deal found 7/12R15 841

Sun 29/318:00JNB - KUL

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Mon 6/49:50KUL - JNB

1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines

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Wed 1/414:35CPT - KUL

2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air

Fri 10/423:15KUL - CPT

2 stops21h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R15 026

Fri 23/119:55JNB - SZB

2 stops21h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 27/17:20SZB - JNB

2 stops41h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 8/12R34 908

Wed 1/419:30CPT - KUL

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Thu 9/42:55KUL - CPT

1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways

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Sat 28/38:20JNB - KUL

2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air

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Sat 28/320:30JNB - KUL

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Mon 29/1219:10DUR - KUL

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2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines

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Wed 24/1213:40JNB - SZB

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Thu 25/1219:10DUR - KUL

1 stop21h 05mEmirates

Thu 1/118:25KUL - DUR

1 stop28h 45mEmirates

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Wed 24/1213:40JNB - SZB

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R34 959

Mon 22/1212:25DUR - KUL

2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways

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Deal found 7/12R29 305

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2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways

Mon 29/1221:15KUL - DUR

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Deal found 7/12R30 613

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur. Data last updated 9 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 20/1218:55CPT - KUL

1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 30/1221:15KUL - CPT

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Deal found 8/12R22 361

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Thu 29/123:05KUL - JNB

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Deal found 8/12R14 160

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Thu 29/12:40KUL - CPT

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Deal found 9/12R12 174

Fri 23/112:35CPT - KUL

1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/121:05KUL - CPT

3 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12R15 383

Fri 23/119:55JNB - SZB

1 stop35h 15mSingapore Airlines

Tue 27/114:00SZB - JNB

1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/12R16 758

Sun 25/123:35CPT - KUL

1 stop28h 45mAir Mauritius

Tue 10/212:50KUL - CPT

1 stop15h 00mAir Mauritius

Deal found 9/12R11 800

Sun 25/113:40JNB - KUL

1 stop12h 35mSingapore Airlines

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1 stop13h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/12R13 821

Sun 25/118:25CPT - KUL

2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/212:50KUL - CPT

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12R14 109

Sun 25/19:50JNB - KUL

3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/221:05KUL - JNB

3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R14 245

Sun 25/112:35CPT - KUL

2 stops23h 15mQatar Airways

Tue 10/217:20KUL - CPT

2 stops23h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/12R16 062

Tue 27/112:45JNB - KUL

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 28/521:00KUL - JNB

1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/12R13 040

One-way flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 December 2025.

Sat 9/513:00CPT - KUL

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12R6 791

Tue 5/511:55JNB - KUL

1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/12R7 012

Wed 1/412:40JNB - KUL

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12R7 623

Wed 1/412:50JNB - KUL

3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R8 031

Sat 9/510:40CPT - KUL

2 stops18h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/12R8 608

Wed 17/129:50JNB - KUL

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R11 495

Tue 5/513:45JNB - SZB

1 stop17h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/12R11 562

Sun 14/1219:05JNB - KUL

1 stop40h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R11 613

Wed 1/414:45JNB - SZB

3 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R11 885

Wed 17/129:50JNB - KUL

1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R12 174

Wed 1/413:45JNB - SZB

1 stop17h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/12R13 260

Sat 13/1212:00JNB - SZB

3 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R14 737

Find flight deals from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

Round-trip from	R12 123
One-way from	R6 791
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R16 011

Etihad Airways
6/6-16/6
2 total stops
33h 00m total
South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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Qatar Airways
9/5
1 total stop
21h 15m total
South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 485 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 558 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

23:35-10:20

1 stop28h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/2

12:50-21:50

1 stop15h 00m

R11 800

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

14:30-17:15

2 stops20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 5/4

20:40-13:05

2 stops22h 25m

R12 649

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

9:50-8:10

1 stop16h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/4

21:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

R13 939

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

8:20-17:10

2 stops26h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 11/4

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R14 398

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

12:35-23:25

2 stops28h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 29/1

2:40-17:25

1 stop20h 45m

R14 534

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/4

9:35-8:20

1 stop28h 45m

R14 636

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

11:00-16:40

1 stop23h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 6/4

8:10-7:40

1 stop29h 30m

R14 687

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

11:00-12:05

1 stop19h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 7/4

17:40-7:40

1 stop20h 00m

R14 687

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

14:35-17:10

2 stops20h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/4

23:15-14:35

2 stops21h 20m

R15 026

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

19:30-20:55

1 stop19h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 13/4

21:00-11:30

1 stop20h 30m

R15 841

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur (average of R9 135). Flying from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 598). 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 ZA to KUL?

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 676 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 329 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

903 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur?
There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur in 16h 20m. Fly via Air Mauritius, Ethiopian Air, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur is about 8496 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 883), Emirates (R6 298), and Etihad Airways (R7 032).
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur?
Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kuala Lumpur Intl, Cape Town Intl - Kuala Lumpur Intl or Durban King Shaka 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur (average of R9 135). Flying from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 598). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 982	AverageR14 821	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 417	AverageR16 184	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	CheapestR10 562	AverageR11 236	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 810	AverageR13 124	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 295	AverageR13 834	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 735	AverageR13 958	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 279	AverageR14 174	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR12 279	AverageR14 119	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	CheapestR13 322	AverageR14 961	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestR14 741	AverageR17 629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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