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R7 919+ Cheap flights to Malaysia

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Flights to Malaysia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Malaysia in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Return from

R12 508

One-way from

R7 919

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 452
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/4-25/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
20/4
  • 20/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Malaysia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 392 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 015 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2025

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Thu 17/414:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 25/423:15KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R12 508
Tue 18/320:00JNB - KUL
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 28/32:25KUL - JNB
1 stop31h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/2R12 915
Sat 13/919:50JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 18/922:00KUL - JNB
1 stop14h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/2R13 563
Fri 21/213:25JNB - KUL
1 stop19h 20mEmirates
Fri 28/218:25KUL - JNB
1 stop32h 25mEmirates
Deal found 12/2R14 174
Mon 17/213:20JNB - KUL
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/419:55KUL - JNB
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2R14 969
Sat 3/517:50JNB - KUL
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 13/523:05KUL - JNB
1 stop41h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2R15 876

Find flights to Malaysia within your budget

Locate flights to Malaysia that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 25/4

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R12 508

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

20:00-20:40

1 stop18h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 28/3

2:25-3:55

1 stop31h 30m

R12 915

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

13:45-10:55

1 stop15h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 1/6

20:40-6:10

1 stop15h 30m

R13 878

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

22:20-16:00

2 stops35h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 30/5

10:15-20:50

1 stop16h 35m

R14 803

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

20:00-15:10

1 stop37h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 5/4

17:40-7:40

1 stop20h 00m

R15 062

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/5

17:50-7:05

1 stop31h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 13/5

23:05-10:35

1 stop41h 30m

R15 876

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/2

10:10-19:30

1 stop27h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 14/4

20:55-7:40

1 stop40h 45m

R16 116

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

11:20-20:10

1 stop26h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 25/4

13:10-7:40

1 stop24h 30m

R16 431

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

8:10-21:20

3 stops31h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sun 6/4

18:30-13:05

2 stops24h 35m

R17 893

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/8

13:45-13:00

1 stop17h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sat 16/8

14:00-6:10

1 stop22h 10m

R18 892

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Best time to book a flight to Malaysia

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Travel insights for flights to Malaysia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Malaysia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Malaysia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia takes 16 hours 17 minutes. Flights to Malaysia from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Malaysia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Malaysia. Price data was last updated on 19 May 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Malaysia should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malaysia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malaysia are SAUDIA, Singapore Airlines and Air Mauritius.

Rainfall in Malaysia by month

Plan your trip to Malaysia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malaysia ranges from 120.0 - 280.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Malaysia when rainfall is around 120.0 mm.

Temperature in Malaysia by month

Plan your trip to Malaysia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malaysia, 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 places to fly to in Malaysia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Malaysia in the last few years. This data was updated on 14 February 2025.
The most popular places in Malaysia to fly to are Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Penang.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. Reviews last updated 14 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific to Malaysia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Malaysia climate

The climate is tropical – warm weather year-round, temperatures between 21 and 32 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels are high. There are two seasons, wet and dry. The wet season extends from November to March, the dry season May to September.

Getting around Malaysia

Apart from Malaysia Airlines, domestic airlines serving the peninsula and Sabah and Sarawak include Sabah Air, Berjaya Air and Air Asia.

Malaysia has a good public transport system with buses and trains offering a fast and comfortable service. Trishaws – a three-wheel vehicle – are to be found in the cities. Tourists can hop around the major islands by ferry. 

Kuala Lumpur has a light rail system as well as buses, taxis and rental-car companies.

What is good to know if travelling to Malaysia?

  • Many Australians who have taken cheap flights to Malaysia stop at Sandakan to reflect on the Sandakan Death Marches, the single worst atrocity suffered by Australian servicemen during the Second World War. The Sandakan War Memorial Park on Mile 8, Jalan Labuk Utara. Local travel agents offer regular tours there. 
  • Independence Square (Padang Merdeka) in KL bears traces of Malaysia’s colonial past, including the Tudor-style Royal Selangor Club and Sultan Abdul Samad Building. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building has Moorish influences and a clock tower, called, predictably maybe, Big Ben. Merdeka Square is where the Malayan flag was raised for the first time after Malaysia won its independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. The flagpole has the honour of being the tallest flagpole in the world, at 100 metres high. 
  • The Lake Gardens are another colonial relic. The gardens were laid out in the late 19th century. 
  • Batu Caves are just 15km north of Kuala Lumpur. The caves have a sacred Hindu shrine. 
  • Langkawi (a collection of 99 islands) and the island of Penang are world famous for their beautiful beaches, but there are a couple of different ways to see them. There is air trekking in Langkwai’s rainforest in the national parks such as Taman Negara, Mulu National Park and Mt Kinabalu Park or the cable-car ride up Mount Machincang, one of the steepest inclines in the world. On Penang, take the funicular train up Penang Hill, a journey that takes about 90 minutes. 
  • The Terengganu coast, on the eastern side of Malaysia, is one of only six spots in the world where giant Leatherback Turtles clamber ashore to lay eggs. 
  • In Sarawark, on Borneo, is Mulu National Park. The caves of Mulu have the largest cave passage in the world; the largest natural rock chamber and the longest cave system in South-East Asia.
  • When is the best time to fly to Malaysia?

    Peak season:  There’s not really a bad time to visit Malaysia. There are two peak seasons. December to January takes in Christmas, New Year’s Day and Chinese New Year. Mid-May to the end of June is school holidays in Singapore and families come to the beach resorts. Travellers looking for quiet holidays should also think twice about taking cheap flights to Malaysia during March, June and August. This is when Malaysian schools are on holiday. June-August is the second peak season.  Low season:  September to December is low season.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Malaysia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Malaysia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Malaysia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Mauritius is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Malaysia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Malaysia?

    Penang Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malaysia. One-way flights to Penang Intl typically cost R191, while return flights cost around R419.

  • How much is a return flight to Malaysia?

    A return flight to Malaysia will typically cost around R75, however they can be found for as little as R67.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Malaysia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Malaysia, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Kuala Lumpur Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kuala Lumpur Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    Yes. Kuala Lumpur Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Plaza Premium Lounge Klia 2 is the closest property to Kuala Lumpur Intl (0,0 km away from Kuala Lumpur Intl).

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