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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia from R7 083

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
Dec 30 — Jan 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Malaysia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 November 2025.

Mon 1/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
Fri 26/1221:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/11R13 790
Mon 1/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 25/1221:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/11R13 927
Fri 5/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Fri 26/1221:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/11R14 132
Fri 5/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Thu 25/1221:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/11R14 269
Tue 2/1211:00JNB - KUL
1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 28/1213:35KUL - JNB
1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/11R14 714
Tue 2/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
Fri 26/1221:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/11R14 936
Tue 2/129:50JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Thu 25/1221:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/11R15 056
Thu 4/128:20JNB - KUL
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 25/1223:05KUL - JNB
2 stops34h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/11R15 330
Wed 24/1210:10JNB - KUL
1 stop35h 10mAir China
Mon 5/14:20KUL - JNB
1 stop33h 20mAir China
Deal found 28/11R15 552
Tue 2/129:50JNB - KUL
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/129:35KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11R16 031
Thu 4/1211:00JNB - SZB
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/127:30SZB - JNB
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11R23 901
Thu 4/1213:40JNB - SZB
1 stop17h 30mSingapore Airlines
Thu 11/1214:00SZB - JNB
1 stop22h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/11R27 101

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Malaysia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Malaysia flight deals. Data was last updated 30 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 130

One-way from

R7 083

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 438
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/1-20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Malaysia
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Malaysia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 511 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 155 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 November 2025.
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JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

23:00-17:15

2 stops36h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 25/1

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R12 746

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

1:35-6:55

2 stops47h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 25/1

21:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

R13 345

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

20:30-23:25

2 stops20h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 24/1

2:40-15:35

1 stop18h 55m

R13 893

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/1

23:00-17:15

2 stops36h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 13/1

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R14 337

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

14:30-17:15

2 stops20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 29/1

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R14 868

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 28/1

2:00-15:35

1 stop19h 35m

R15 005

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

19:55-13:10

1 stop35h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Tue 20/1

14:00-18:35

1 stop34h 35m

R16 442

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

19:55-10:40

1 stop32h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Tue 20/1

7:30-8:20

2 stops30h 50m

R17 383

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

9:25-20:40

1 stop29h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 23/12

17:10-8:40

2 stops45h 30m

R18 409

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

13:40-13:10

1 stop17h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sun 25/1

14:00-6:10

1 stop22h 10m

R20 360

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malaysia from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia

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 R9 256). Flying from Johannesburg to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 746). 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 JNB to MY?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Malaysia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Malaysia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Malaysia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Malaysia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Malaysia flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 30 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 429 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
1 411 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 677 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 316 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
903 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Malaysia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Malaysia in 20h 55m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, 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.

  • 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.

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  • 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 R9 256). Flying from Johannesburg to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 746). 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 9 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malaysia

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Malaysia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air MauritiusCheapestR9 750AverageR11 422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 561AverageR15 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 893AverageR12 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 383AverageR14 710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 879AverageR14 215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 346AverageR13 604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 377AverageR14 221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 425AverageR14 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR15 389AverageR19 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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