How long is the flight from South Africa to Malaysia?

A quick flight from South Africa to Malaysia can take about 16h 15m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 283. The distance from South Africa to Malaysia is about 8496 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

R5 186 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from R6 517 and R8 093, 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to MY?

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Malaysia?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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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Find flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia

Round-trip from	R11 950
One-way from	R6 867
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R12 717

Qatar Airways
26/10-4/11
4 total stops
47h 45m total
South Africa to Malaysia

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19h 00m total
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Thu 31/12

13:45-21:10

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Malaysia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malaysia (average of R12 667). Flying from South Africa to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 450). 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 South Africa to Malaysia?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Malaysia, you should look to book at least 42 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

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

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 619 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 619 reviews

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8,2

Very Good

1 619 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 666 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 619 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Qatar Airways

7,3

Good

3 727 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 619 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 538 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 619 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Malaysia Airlines

7,3

Good

320 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 619 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Malaysia?
A quick flight from South Africa to Malaysia can take about 16h 15m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 283. The distance from South Africa to Malaysia is about 8496 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Malaysia one-way?
R5 186 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from R6 517 and R8 093, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Malaysia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Malaysia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Malaysia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Malaysia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Malaysia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Malaysia?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malaysia (average of R12 667). Flying from South Africa to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 450). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 477	AverageR11 507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR8 246	AverageR13 293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	CheapestR10 800	AverageR14 424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 281	AverageR13 821	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 496	AverageR13 062	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 650	AverageR14 384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 702	AverageR15 900	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air China	CheapestR13 637	AverageR15 377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR15 863	AverageR17 032	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestR16 196	AverageR16 999	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Malaysia, you should look to book at least 42 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

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

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Malaysia?

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Malaysia?

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Malaysia?

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