Cheap flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur from R6 426

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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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 23 December 2025.

Wed 24/1219:55JNB - KUL
1 stop14h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 25/29:00KUL - JNB
1 stop15h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/12R17 591
Sat 27/1212:35CPT - KUL
2 stops26h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 2/12:40KUL - CPT
1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R24 651
Wed 24/1213:45JNB - KUL
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 25/29:10KUL - JNB
2 stops36h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12R25 502
Wed 24/1223:59JNB - KUL
2 stops40h 31mKLM
Wed 25/219:25KUL - JNB
2 stops32h 40mKLM
Deal found 22/12R25 619
Wed 24/1213:25JNB - KUL
1 stop37h 05mEmirates
Wed 25/219:40KUL - JNB
2 stops39h 55mEmirates
Deal found 23/12R25 669
Thu 25/1213:45JNB - KUL
3 stops25h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 7/121:15KUL - JNB
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R27 154
Sat 27/1215:25CPT - KUL
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/123:05KUL - CPT
3 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R27 154
Sat 27/1215:25CPT - KUL
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/16:00KUL - CPT
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R27 839
Thu 25/1213:45JNB - KUL
1 stop18h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 7/119:55KUL - JNB
1 stop38h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/12R27 922
Mon 22/1213:45JNB - KUL
1 stop18h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 6/110:15KUL - JNB
1 stop23h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/12R28 273
Mon 22/1214:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/123:05KUL - JNB
4 stops42h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/12R29 074
Mon 29/1212:25DUR - KUL
3 stops27h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 7/12:40KUL - DUR
2 stops23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12R30 876

Find 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 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 783

One-way from

R6 426

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 989
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 20m total
  • South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 025 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 763 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 23 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur that are best for you.

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JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

12:45-13:55

1 stop19h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

19:55-8:40

1 stop18h 45m

R11 783

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:55-16:15

1 stop14h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

11:05-18:35

1 stop13h 30m

R11 867

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

19:55-17:35

1 stop15h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 27/1

10:30-18:35

1 stop14h 05m

R11 867

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

11:55-20:55

1 stop27h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 13/5

2:55-17:15

1 stop20h 20m

R11 983

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:00-20:55

1 stop25h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

21:00-11:30

1 stop20h 30m

R12 484

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R12 567

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 14/3

19:55-17:25

1 stop27h 30m

R12 818

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 16/6

9:35-8:20

1 stop28h 45m

R12 851

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

13:45-20:40

1 stop24h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 15/2

2:00-15:35

1 stop19h 35m

R12 918

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

10:40-8:10

2 stops15h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

16:35-9:25

2 stops22h 50m

R13 602

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur (average of R8 996). Flying from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 417). 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 23 December 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 23 December 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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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 14h 20m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, or Emirates 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 794), Emirates (R6 191), and Etihad Airways (R6 912).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur (average of R8 996). Flying from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 417). 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 23 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 812AverageR14 545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 338AverageR15 839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR10 456AverageR11 048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 638AverageR12 910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 111AverageR13 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 588AverageR13 884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 071AverageR13 879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 078AverageR13 963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 096AverageR14 696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR14 490AverageR17 089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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