How long is the flight from Cape Town to Malaysia?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Malaysia in just under 19h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 50m. Cape Town and Malaysia are separated by a distance of 9537 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Malaysia one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 206. Users have also found prices from R8 087 and R10 687 on Singapore Airlines and Emirates, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malaysia ranges from 120.0 - 280.0 inches 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.

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 airlines that fly from Cape Town to Malaysia?

Before booking your flight from Cape Town to Malaysia, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines or Emirates.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Malaysia?

Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Malaysia. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Malaysia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Malaysia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Malaysia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Malaysia.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Malaysia?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Malaysia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R9 216+ Flights from Cape Town to Malaysia

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Malaysia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Malaysia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.

Sat 20/1212:35CPT - KUL

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 30/1210:15KUL - CPT

1 stop37h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12R20 020

Sat 20/1215:25CPT - KUL

2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air

Tue 30/1223:05KUL - CPT

2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/12R21 641

Wed 3/1210:40CPT - KUL

2 stops21h 15mSingapore Airlines

Wed 17/1218:30KUL - CPT

2 stops20h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 2/12R31 916

Wed 3/1215:55CPT - KUL

2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1221:50KUL - CPT

2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12R34 202

Wed 3/1212:35CPT - KUL

1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 17/1219:55KUL - CPT

1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12R38 708

Best flights from Cape Town to Malaysia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Malaysia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 December 2025.

Mon 25/514:35CPT - KUL

2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air

Fri 29/523:15KUL - CPT

2 stops21h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/12R13 108

Mon 23/319:00CPT - KUL

1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways

Sun 29/32:55KUL - CPT

1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12R13 346

Mon 25/516:40CPT - KUL

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Fri 29/59:50KUL - CPT

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/12R14 592

Wed 1/414:15CPT - KUL

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/49:50KUL - CPT

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12R15 241

Wed 1/419:30CPT - KUL

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Mon 13/421:00KUL - CPT

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12R15 907

Wed 1/418:25CPT - KUL

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/412:50KUL - CPT

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R15 975

Wed 1/419:30CPT - KUL

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Thu 9/42:55KUL - CPT

1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12R15 958

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Malaysia
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Malaysia. Data last updated 4 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 20/1212:35CPT - KUL

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 30/1210:15KUL - CPT

1 stop37h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12R20 020

Sat 20/1215:25CPT - KUL

2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air

Tue 30/1223:05KUL - CPT

2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/12R21 641

Sat 17/118:55CPT - KUL

2 stops30h 35mQatar Airways

Fri 23/12:00KUL - CPT

1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/12R15 104

Sat 17/118:55CPT - KUL

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/110:20KUL - CPT

3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12R16 555

Mon 19/117:15CPT - KUL

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Mon 9/24:25KUL - CPT

2 stops40h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/12R14 046

Mon 19/110:40CPT - KUL

2 stops17h 30mSingapore Airlines

Tue 10/218:15KUL - CPT

2 stops21h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 2/12R15 463

Mon 19/113:40CPT - KUL

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/216:40KUL - CPT

3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12R19 149

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Malaysia

Round-trip from	R13 005
One-way from	R9 216
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R17 272

Singapore Airlines
28/4-2/6
4 total stops
43h 30m total
Cape Town to Malaysia

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Qatar Airways
10/12
1 total stop
26h 05m total
Cape Town to Malaysia

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 484 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 112 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

14:35-17:10

2 stops20h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 29/5

23:15-14:35

2 stops21h 20m

R13 108

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

19:00-20:40

1 stop19h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 29/3

2:55-17:20

1 stop20h 25m

R13 346

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

16:40-8:10

1 stop33h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 29/5

9:50-11:50

1 stop32h 00m

R14 592

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

14:15-7:25

2 stops35h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 13/4

9:50-11:50

1 stop32h 00m

R15 241

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

19:30-20:55

1 stop19h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 13/4

21:00-11:30

1 stop20h 30m

R15 907

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

19:30-20:55

1 stop19h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/4

2:55-17:20

1 stop20h 25m

R15 958

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

18:25-10:15

2 stops33h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/4

12:50-21:50

1 stop15h 00m

R15 975

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

12:35-20:40

1 stop26h 05m

R9 216

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

14:25-20:40

3 stops24h 15m

R16 316

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Deals found on 3/12

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Malaysia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Malaysia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Malaysia (average of R10 974). Flying from Cape Town to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 108). 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 CPT to MY?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Cape Town to Malaysia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Malaysia?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Malaysia flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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 Malaysia

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Malaysia, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 678 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 075 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

902 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Malaysia?
Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Malaysia. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Malaysia?
Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Malaysia in just under 19h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 50m. Cape Town and Malaysia are separated by a distance of 9537 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Malaysia one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 206. Users have also found prices from R8 087 and R10 687 on Singapore Airlines and Emirates, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Malaysia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Malaysia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Malaysia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Malaysia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Malaysia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Malaysia 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 Cape Town to Malaysia?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Malaysia (average of R10 974). Flying from Cape Town to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 108). 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 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Malaysia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Mauritius	CheapestR10 693	AverageR11 208	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 034	AverageR17 886	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 787	AverageR17 923	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 919	AverageR14 140	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 448	AverageR14 021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 960	AverageR14 920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestR15 863	AverageR17 367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Malaysia, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Malaysia?

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