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Cheap flights from South Africa to Malaysia from R6 244

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
May 2 — May 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Malaysia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Malaysia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2026.

Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 14/510:10
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops28h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R11 159
Sat 9/59:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop16h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 16/59:50
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R11 378
Wed 27/59:45
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops25h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/621:55
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4R11 613
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/516:05
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3R11 647
Tue 7/413:30
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 14/420:20
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R11 866
Thu 7/520:40
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/52:05
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R11 883
Sat 3/109:50
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 27/1021:40
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop16h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R11 899
Sat 20/69:50
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 1/79:50
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3R11 950
Tue 14/419:50
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop30h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 24/419:00
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3R11 967
Tue 12/513:00
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 19/519:00
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R12 303
Wed 6/513:00
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/521:00
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R12 320
Wed 1/419:30
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop37h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 21/419:00
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3R12 354

Find flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Malaysia flight deals. Data was last updated 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 159

One-way from

R6 244

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 195
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/5-14/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 05m total
  • South Africa to Malaysia
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 00m total
  • South Africa to Malaysia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R8 848 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 533 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 2 April 2026.
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JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

19:50-7:55

1 stop30h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 27/4

19:00-8:50

1 stop19h 50m

R13 515

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

12:40-22:55

2 stops28h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 21/4

21:00-8:50

1 stop17h 50m

R13 667

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 14/5

12:05-14:45

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 21/5

16:10-10:35

3 stops24h 25m

R14 020

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:50-19:45

2 stops23h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 13/5

21:55-13:00

2 stops45h 05m

R14 306

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

13:15-21:00

1 stop25h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 13/9

21:00-17:30

1 stop26h 30m

R14 374

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

13:00-21:25

1 stop26h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 11/5

16:00-11:30

2 stops25h 30m

R14 559

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 16/5

11:15-21:25

2 stops28h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 23/5

16:00-10:35

3 stops24h 35m

R15 181

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

13:00-21:10

3 stops26h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 22/6

2:50-17:30

1 stop20h 40m

R15 266

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 19/8

12:05-15:25

2 stops21h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 29/8

12:50-10:35

3 stops27h 45m

R15 451

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 16/5

18:40-21:50

1 stop21h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 23/5

10:20-16:35

1 stop36h 15m

R15 956

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Malaysia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Malaysia

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malaysia (average of R7 742). Flying from South Africa to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 505). 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.

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 2 April 2026.
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
1 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 486 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 432 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
991 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa to Malaysia?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Malaysia can take about 21h 10m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 956. The distance from South Africa to Malaysia is about 8293 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    R5 271 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 Emirates and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R6 243 and R6 894, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malaysia (average of R7 742). Flying from South Africa to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 505). 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 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Malaysia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 2 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 649AverageR13 046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 895AverageR14 474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR10 132AverageR17 182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 735AverageR15 107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR10 891AverageR11 788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 249AverageR14 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 571AverageR13 999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 166AverageR13 937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 789AverageR16 421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 206AverageR14 795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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