How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia?

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Malaysia in 16h 15m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg and Malaysia is about 8496 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 975. Etihad Airways flights start at R6 476 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at R7 827 one-way.

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 Johannesburg to Malaysia?

When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, British Airways or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to MY?

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Malaysia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 September 2026.

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Round-trip from	R11 751
One-way from	R6 351
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R12 396

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32h 55m total
Johannesburg to Malaysia

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27h 55m total
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia (average of R11 783). Flying from Johannesburg to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 539). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg to Malaysia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 599 reviews

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1 / 20

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Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 599 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

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Anonymous,Jul 2025

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Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 659 reviews

Singapore Airlines

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Very Good

1 599 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 734 reviews

Singapore Airlines

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1 / 20

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DAD - SIN

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 535 reviews

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Ethiopian Air

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Singapore Airlines

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Anonymous,Jul 2025

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia?
There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Malaysia in 16h 15m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg and Malaysia is about 8496 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Malaysia one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 975. Etihad Airways flights start at R6 476 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at R7 827 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Malaysia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Malaysia?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia (average of R11 783). Flying from Johannesburg to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 539). 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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Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 942	AverageR13 116	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 972	AverageR12 675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 251	AverageR14 249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air China	CheapestR12 648	AverageR14 244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 067	AverageR16 083	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 906	AverageR15 829	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestR15 663	AverageR16 444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg to Malaysia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

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