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R6 917+ Cheap flights to Malaysia

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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOS — KUL
Jul 31 — Aug 71
1 adult
Wed 31/7
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Flights to Malaysia in 2024

Find the latest flights to Malaysia in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 569 312 searches and data was last updated on 26 July 2024.

Return from

R11 461

One-way from

R6 917

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 489
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/9-20/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Malaysia
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in July 2024

Cheap flights to Malaysia in July & August 2024

Search the best deals to popular Malaysia cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Malaysia in July and August 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur
Thu 15/813:35JNB - KUL
1 stop14h 35mAir Mauritius
Tue 27/812:50KUL - JNB
1 stop29h 00mAir Mauritius
Deal found 24/7R12 233
Wed 7/813:35JNB - KUL
1 stop14h 35mAir Mauritius
Thu 22/815:20KUL - JNB
1 stop26h 30mAir Mauritius
Deal found 25/7R13 319
Wed 7/813:35JNB - KUL
1 stop14h 35mAir Mauritius
Thu 22/815:20KUL - JNB
1 stop26h 30mAir Mauritius
Deal found 24/7R13 374
Mon 19/813:35JNB - KUL
1 stop14h 35mAir Mauritius
Thu 29/815:20KUL - JNB
1 stop26h 30mAir Mauritius
Deal found 24/7R15 544
Tue 6/812:10JNB - KUL
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/819:15KUL - JNB
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R15 894
Tue 6/812:10JNB - KUL
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/86:35KUL - JNB
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R15 931
Wed 7/812:10JNB - KUL
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/819:15KUL - JNB
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R16 207
Mon 5/81:15JNB - KUL
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/86:35KUL - JNB
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R16 372
Tue 6/823:00JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/819:15KUL - JNB
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R16 556

Malaysia 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Malaysia in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 569 312 searches and data were last updated on 26 July 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Malaysia in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 9/914:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/923:20KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/7R11 461
Wed 4/913:35JNB - KUL
1 stop14h 35mAir Mauritius
Thu 12/915:20KUL - JNB
1 stop26h 30mAir Mauritius
Deal found 25/7R11 626
Wed 4/913:35JNB - KUL
1 stop14h 35mAir Mauritius
Thu 12/915:20KUL - JNB
1 stop26h 30mAir Mauritius
Deal found 24/7R11 718
Wed 4/914:30JNB - KUL
1 stop20h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/923:20KUL - JNB
1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/7R11 755
Thu 12/913:35JNB - KUL
1 stop14h 35mAir Mauritius
Tue 17/912:50KUL - JNB
1 stop29h 00mAir Mauritius
Deal found 25/7R12 104
Thu 12/913:35JNB - KUL
1 stop14h 35mAir Mauritius
Tue 17/912:50KUL - JNB
1 stop29h 00mAir Mauritius
Deal found 24/7R12 196

One-way flights to Malaysia

Explore one-way flight options to Malaysia for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 569 312 searches and data was last updated on 26 July 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Malaysia at this time. Reserve a round-trip flight to Malaysia instead by utilizing the search form above.
Mon 21/109:55JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/7R6 917

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 569 312 searches and data was last updated on 26 July 2024.

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Budget

R11 461 - R15 287

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Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/9

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 20/9

2 stops19h 45m

R11 461

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/9

1 stop14h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/9

1 stop26h 30m

R11 626

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/9

3 stops29h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 21/9

2 stops35h 15m

R12 638

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/9

1 stop17h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 20/9

1 stop31h 30m

R13 190

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/9

1 stop28h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 13/9

2 stops35h 00m

R13 576

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/9

1 stop16h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 21/9

1 stop28h 50m

R13 870

Johannesburg OR TamboKuala Lumpur Intl

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/9

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 15/9

2 stops34h 40m

R15 287

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Best time to book a flight to Malaysia

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Temperature and rainfall in Malaysia by month

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

KUL

Temperature

27 - 28 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Malaysia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Malaysia. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Malaysia, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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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 26 July 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Etihad Airways, Air Mauritius and Emirates to Malaysia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding went well. They ran out of food for breakfast, and we were not even asked if we wanted a tea or a coffee. The staff appeared very inexperienced. The cabin was cold, even with a blanket.

8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding went well. They ran out of food for breakfast, and we were not even asked if we wanted a tea or a coffee. The staff appeared very inexperienced. The cabin was cold, even with a blanket.

8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding went well. They ran out of food for breakfast, and we were not even asked if we wanted a tea or a coffee. The staff appeared very inexperienced. The cabin was cold, even with a blanket.

7,8
Good
945 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding went well. They ran out of food for breakfast, and we were not even asked if we wanted a tea or a coffee. The staff appeared very inexperienced. The cabin was cold, even with a blanket.

7,6
Good
4 159 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding went well. They ran out of food for breakfast, and we were not even asked if we wanted a tea or a coffee. The staff appeared very inexperienced. The cabin was cold, even with a blanket.

7,4
Good
3 762 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 367 reviews

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding went well. They ran out of food for breakfast, and we were not even asked if we wanted a tea or a coffee. The staff appeared very inexperienced. The cabin was cold, even with a blanket.

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.
  • Travellers considering taking cheap flights to Malaysia have a number of destinations to choose between. One of the 11 states on the Malay Peninsula or Sabah or Sarawak (the two states on the island of Borneo)?

    Malaysia’s influences include Portuguese, Dutch and British, and the country is a melting pot of religions and cultures. Malays, Chinese, Indians and many other groups call it home. Nowhere is this more evident than in its cuisine, a spicy smorgasbord that features satay, nasi lemak, rendang and roti canai (a pancake eaten with meat or chicken curry, a roadside stall staple) among many others.  Malaysia’s west coast is the most developed, the east is more Malay. The west-coast cities include Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Malacca, Putrajaya (the seat of government) and, of course, Kuala Lumpur, the capital.  On the eastern side of Malaysia, the more traditional part of the country, are the states of Kelantan, Pahang and Terengganu.  On Borneo, Sabah has six national parks, superb scuba diving and Southeast Asia’s second-highest mountain, Mount Kinabalu, while Sarawak is a jungly place with mountains and 11 national parks. It’s the least touristy state and a wonderful destination for adventure travellers.

  • 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?

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malaysia. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost R277, while return flights cost around R585.

  • How much is a return flight to Malaysia?

    A return flight to Malaysia will typically cost around R32, however they can be found for as little as R32.

  • 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 (14 hours 35 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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