Cheap flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur from R7 163

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 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Kuala Lumpur flight deals. Data was last updated 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 054

One-way from

R7 163

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 956
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 28/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 15m total
  • South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R17 120 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 607 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1014:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/1123:05KUL - JNB
2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/9R12 054
Thu 30/1014:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 13/1123:05KUL - JNB
2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/9R12 106
Wed 29/109:50JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/1121:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/9R12 158
Tue 28/1020:20JNB - KUL
1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 10/1119:55KUL - JNB
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9R12 193
Fri 31/109:25JNB - KUL
1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1119:55KUL - JNB
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/9R12 210
Thu 23/109:50JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/119:35KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/9R12 228
Wed 22/1014:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 26/1023:05KUL - JNB
2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9R12 262
Wed 19/1119:50JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 45mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/1111:05KUL - JNB
1 stop13h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/9R12 315
Wed 22/109:50JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 7/119:35KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/9R12 332
Thu 30/1013:10JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 10mAir Mauritius
Thu 6/1112:20KUL - JNB
1 stop29h 05mAir Mauritius
Deal found 15/9R12 419
Wed 26/1119:50JNB - KUL
1 stop14h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 26/211:05KUL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/9R12 609
Mon 27/1012:35CPT - KUL
1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 24/119:55KUL - CPT
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/9R12 974

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

19:50-17:35

1 stop15h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 25/11

9:00-18:35

1 stop15h 35m

R12 315

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

19:50-16:15

1 stop14h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 26/2

11:05-6:10

1 stop25h 05m

R12 609

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:50-16:15

1 stop14h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 15/11

10:30-18:35

1 stop14h 05m

R12 835

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 7/11

9:35-8:20

1 stop28h 45m

R13 095

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

17:15-8:25

1 stop33h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 24/11

10:05-11:50

1 stop31h 45m

R13 563

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

17:15-6:15

1 stop31h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/11

4:25-11:50

1 stop61h 25m

R13 615

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

9:50-19:35

1 stop27h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 25/11

10:10-8:20

2 stops28h 10m

R13 633

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 6/11

9:35-8:20

1 stop28h 45m

R13 910

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 6/11

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R13 962

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

12:35-20:40

1 stop26h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 24/1

19:55-10:30

1 stop20h 35m

R14 032

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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 R703). Flying from South Africa 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 16 September 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 16 September 2025.
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.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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

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  • 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 15h 45m. Fly via Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, or Turkish Airlines 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 Etihad Airways (R7 250), Qatar Airways (R7 354), and Turkish Airlines (R8 516).

  • What are the most popular routes 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.

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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 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 R703). Flying from South Africa 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 16 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air MauritiusCheapestR9 885AverageR11 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 197AverageR16 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 689AverageR16 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 050AverageR13 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 528AverageR14 150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 078AverageR15 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 488AverageR13 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 547AverageR14 417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 609AverageR15 316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR16 709AverageR20 927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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