How long is the flight from Cape Town to Malaysia?

Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Malaysia in just under 21h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 05m. 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.

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: Emirates, Ethiopian Air or Malaysia Airlines.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Malaysia?

To save up to 21% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 17 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Cape Town to Malaysia from R13 433 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R15 051 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Flights from Cape Town to Malaysia lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to Malaysia in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at R12 009.

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.

R7 930+ Flights from Cape Town to Malaysia

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Malaysia

Round-trip from	R13 591
One-way from	R7 930
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R16 141

Qatar Airways
6/11-20/11
3 total stops
49h 25m total
Cape Town to Malaysia

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Turkish Airlines
22/9
1 total stop
34h 35m total
Cape Town to Malaysia

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 515 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 591 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 23 August 2025.

Thu 6/1112:35CPT - KUL

2 stops23h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 20/1121:15KUL - CPT

1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/8R13 591

Fri 7/1114:35CPT - KUL

2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air

Fri 21/1123:05KUL - CPT

2 stops19h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/8R13 609

Thu 13/1112:35CPT - KUL

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Sun 23/112:40KUL - CPT

1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/8R13 679

Thu 13/1117:15CPT - KUL

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Mon 24/1110:05KUL - CPT

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/8R13 732

Mon 3/1117:15CPT - KUL

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Sun 16/114:55KUL - CPT

1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/8R13 802

Sun 2/1118:55CPT - KUL

1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways

Sat 8/112:40KUL - CPT

1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/8R13 996

Tue 11/1123:35CPT - KUL

1 stop28h 45mAir Mauritius

Tue 25/1112:50KUL - CPT

1 stop15h 00mAir Mauritius

Deal found 21/8R14 031

Mon 3/1117:15CPT - KUL

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Thu 20/1110:05KUL - CPT

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/8R14 154

Thu 6/1115:25CPT - KUL

2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air

Thu 20/1123:05KUL - CPT

2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/8R14 172

Wed 19/1117:15CPT - KUL

1 stop57h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 25/114:55KUL - CPT

1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/8R14 189

Thu 6/1115:25CPT - KUL

2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air

Fri 21/1123:05KUL - CPT

2 stops19h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/8R14 242

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 23 August 2025.

Sat 8/1113:50CPT - KUL

2 stops21h 25mEthiopian Air

Fri 21/1123:05KUL - CPT

2 stops19h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/8R13 609

Thu 13/1117:15CPT - KUL

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Mon 24/1110:05KUL - CPT

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/8R13 732

Fri 7/1114:35CPT - KUL

2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air

Fri 21/1123:05KUL - CPT

2 stops19h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/8R13 609

Tue 11/1117:15CPT - KUL

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Sun 23/114:55KUL - CPT

1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/8R13 802

Mon 3/1117:15CPT - KUL

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Sun 16/114:55KUL - CPT

1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/8R13 802

Tue 4/1117:15CPT - KUL

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Sun 16/114:55KUL - CPT

1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/8R13 802

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Malaysia
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Malaysia. Data last updated 23 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 30/816:35CPT - KUL

1 stop56h 30mTurkish Airlines

Mon 6/1010:50KUL - CPT

2 stops33h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/8R19 499

Sat 13/921:05CPT - KUL

2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/109:30KUL - CPT

2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R17 460

Sat 13/913:50CPT - KUL

2 stops21h 20mEthiopian Air

Fri 3/1023:15KUL - CPT

2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/8R18 884

Sat 20/913:00CPT - KUL

2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways

Fri 10/109:30KUL - CPT

2 stops37h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/8R19 675

Sat 20/915:25CPT - KUL

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1019:10KUL - CPT

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R20 554

One-way flights from Cape Town to Malaysia
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Malaysia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 August 2025.

Mon 22/916:35CPT - KUL

1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/8R7 930

Mon 22/913:00CPT - KUL

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R8 721

Thu 23/1016:35CPT - KUL

1 stop42h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/8R8 950

Fri 26/1217:15CPT - KUL

1 stop57h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/8R9 284

Thu 23/105:45CPT - KUL

3 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R9 442

Thu 23/1013:00CPT - KUL

1 stop19h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 21/8R9 829

Fri 26/126:05CPT - KUL

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R10 954

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Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

13:50-17:15

2 stops21h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 21/11

23:05-13:00

2 stops19h 55m

R13 609

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

14:35-17:15

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 21/11

23:05-13:00

2 stops19h 55m

R13 609

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

17:15-6:45

1 stop31h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 24/11

10:05-11:50

1 stop31h 45m

R13 732

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

17:15-6:45

1 stop31h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 23/11

4:55-11:50

1 stop36h 55m

R13 802

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

17:15-6:45

1 stop31h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 16/11

4:55-11:50

1 stop36h 55m

R13 802

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

17:15-6:45

1 stop31h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 16/11

4:55-11:50

1 stop36h 55m

R13 802

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

16:35-9:10

1 stop34h 35m

R7 930

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

13:00-19:20

2 stops24h 20m

R8 721

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/10

16:35-17:05

1 stop42h 30m

R8 950

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/12

17:15-8:25

1 stop57h 10m

R9 284

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Malaysia

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Malaysia (average of R703). Flying from Cape Town to Malaysia 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 CPT to MY?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Malaysia as you normally would.

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

3 316 reviews

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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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 316 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 316 reviews

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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.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 350 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 316 reviews

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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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 610 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 316 reviews

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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.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 952 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 316 reviews

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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.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

838 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 316 reviews

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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.

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 and Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Malaysia in just under 21h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 05m. 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.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Malaysia (average of R703). Flying from Cape Town to Malaysia 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 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Malaysia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Mauritius	CheapestR10 971	AverageR11 722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 526	AverageR17 271	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 138	AverageR17 616	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 667	AverageR14 567	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 356	AverageR15 243	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 366	AverageR15 130	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestR17 099	AverageR18 256	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

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

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

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

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

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