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Cheap flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur from R7 238

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 23/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
Jul 10 — Jul 171
1 adult

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 5 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 105

One-way from

R7 238

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 144
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 1/9-3/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 50m total
  • South Africa to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 906 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 948 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 5 July 2025.

Mon 1/919:50JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 50mSingapore Airlines
Fri 3/1010:25KUL - JNB
1 stop14h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7R12 105
Mon 1/99:50JNB - KUL
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/109:50KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/7R12 298
Mon 24/1114:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/1123:05KUL - JNB
2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R12 878
Mon 15/913:10JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 05mAir Mauritius
Fri 12/612:50KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 35mAir Mauritius
Deal found 2/7R12 983
Mon 1/913:55JNB - KUL
1 stop35h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 2/102:55KUL - JNB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7R13 106
Mon 17/1110:10JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 20mAir China
Mon 24/114:20KUL - JNB
1 stop33h 20mAir China
Deal found 3/7R13 738
Mon 8/913:25JNB - KUL
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1021:45KUL - JNB
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7R14 195
Sun 21/913:00CPT - KUL
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 30/914:20KUL - CPT
2 stops26h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7R14 634
Thu 30/1017:15CPT - KUL
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/1110:05KUL - CPT
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7R14 810
Mon 8/919:50JNB - SZB
1 stop35h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 2/1014:00SZB - JNB
1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7R15 197
Sun 21/913:00CPT - KUL
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/92:55KUL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7R16 040
Mon 20/1014:35CPT - KUL
2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 28/1023:05KUL - CPT
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R16 672

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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 5 July 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

Fly to

Kuala Lumpur

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

19:50-17:40

1 stop15h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/10

10:25-18:35

1 stop14h 10m

R12 105

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/10

9:50-8:20

1 stop28h 30m

R12 298

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

14:30-17:15

2 stops20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 30/11

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R12 878

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

13:10-10:15

1 stop15h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 12/6

12:50-11:25

1 stop28h 35m

R12 983

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

13:55-7:50

1 stop35h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/10

2:55-16:10

1 stop19h 15m

R13 106

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

10:10-19:30

1 stop27h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 24/11

4:20-7:40

1 stop33h 20m

R13 738

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

13:25-22:50

2 stops27h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/10

21:45-16:15

2 stops24h 30m

R14 195

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

13:00-20:55

1 stop25h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 30/9

14:20-10:50

2 stops26h 30m

R14 634

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

17:15-6:45

1 stop31h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/11

10:05-11:50

1 stop31h 45m

R14 810

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:50-13:00

1 stop35h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 2/10

14:00-18:35

1 stop34h 35m

R15 197

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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 5 July 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 5 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 (R7 238), Etihad Airways (R7 660), and Singapore Airlines (R8 714).

  • 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 5 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 329AverageR16 658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR10 618AverageR11 673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 819AverageR15 579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 077AverageR14 396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 684AverageR14 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 327AverageR16 140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 621AverageR14 011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 725AverageR15 056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 892AverageR16 266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR16 986AverageR21 004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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