Find a great deal and save up to 7% by booking at least 31 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R10 483.
Flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at R6 290.
Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur for under R13 576. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Emirates for just R13 576, but on average you can expect to pay R26 186.
Etihad Airways is one of the many airlines that have implemented additional safety measures to control the spread of COVID-19. Some of the new policies that have been implemented to accommodate travellers flying from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur are improved sanitation, HEPA filters, mask requirements, socially-distanced seating (for a limited time), and pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms. Policies will vary by airline.
Some of the carriers operating flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
When booking a flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur, you may want to consider flying on Cathay Pacific, Emirates or Ethiopian Air as they are the most popular for this route.
Most travellers choose Cape Town Intl - Kuala Lumpur Intl, Durban King Shaka Intl - Kuala Lumpur Intl or Port Elizabeth - Kuala Lumpur Intl when deciding on the best route from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur.
While on average a flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur is generally R19 646, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 258. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Kuala Lumpur Intl), you can expect to pay R17 317 for that flight.
Airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and KLM fly from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur in about 25h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 30m. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Emirates, at R13 576, was found to be the cheapest airline from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Turkish Airlines and KLM.
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R517 | R583 | No cancel fee | 86% |
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R492 | R614 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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R540 | R670 | No cancel fee | 82% |
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R461 | R672 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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R464 | R761 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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R584 | R780 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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R594 | R800 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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R608 | R878 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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R795 | R1 327 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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