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Cheap flights from South Africa to Malaysia from R6 058

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
Mar 9 — Mar 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia

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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 7 February 2026.

Mon 17/819:50
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop15h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 1/910:25
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop14h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/2R10 962
Wed 25/212:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop37h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/310:15
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2R11 010
Sun 8/223:35
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop28h 45m
Air Mauritius
Tue 24/212:50
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Air Mauritius
Deal found 5/2R11 026
Wed 4/313:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/32:40
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R11 058
Wed 25/213:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop36h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/310:15
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2R11 122
Wed 11/213:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/210:15
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R11 170
Thu 7/514:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 14/519:00
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R11 331
Mon 11/513:50
CPT
-
KUL
2 stops21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 30/523:15
KUL
-
CPT
2 stops19h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R11 459
Sun 8/39:50
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop27h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/39:35
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/2R11 475
Thu 12/312:35
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 19/310:15
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop37h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2R11 491
Wed 1/413:15
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/42:05
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2R11 507
Thu 7/514:30
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 14/523:15
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R11 523

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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 010

One-way from

R6 058

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R11 924
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/2-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 50m total
  • South Africa to Malaysia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • South Africa to Malaysia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 535 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 119 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 7 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Malaysia that are best for you.

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JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

14:45-21:25

1 stop24h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 13/5

2:05-16:10

1 stop20h 05m

R11 443

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:50-17:10

2 stops21h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

23:15-13:00

2 stops19h 45m

R11 459

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R11 523

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

23:00-17:15

2 stops36h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 26/3

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R11 619

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

20:30-20:00

1 stop17h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 31/3

9:30-4:00

1 stop24h 30m

R11 747

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:00-14:45

1 stop19h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

19:00-11:30

1 stop22h 30m

R11 763

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

9:50-19:45

1 stop27h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/6

21:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R11 876

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

23:00-17:15

2 stops36h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 29/3

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R12 116

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

13:45-21:35

2 stops25h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/3

19:55-8:40

1 stop18h 45m

R12 581

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

19:00-20:40

1 stop19h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 29/3

2:05-17:15

1 stop21h 10m

R12 789

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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 372). Flying from South Africa to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 924). 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 7 February 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
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

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
1 451 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

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
3 509 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

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
3 729 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

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
1 387 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

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
958 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

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 20h 45m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 680. 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?

    R4 771 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from R5 019 and R5 945, 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 372). Flying from South Africa to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 924). 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 7 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 422AverageR13 976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR10 000AverageR10 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 133AverageR15 663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 204AverageR12 398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 696AverageR14 783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 152AverageR13 527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR11 589AverageR13 372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 686AverageR14 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights
Air ChinaCheapestR12 575AverageR14 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR12 650AverageR16 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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