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Cheap flights from South Africa to Malaysia from R6 100

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 13 — Mar 201
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 11 February 2026.

Thu 26/314:30
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops20h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 2/423:15
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2R10 910
Mon 9/314:30
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops20h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/323:05
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops20h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2R10 973
Thu 26/212:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/310:15
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/2R11 101
Wed 4/313:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/32:40
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2R11 133
Fri 12/619:50
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop14h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 20/68:55
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/2R11 228
Thu 7/514:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/52:05
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2R11 403
Fri 24/414:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/519:00
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2R11 435
Mon 11/515:25
CPT
-
KUL
2 stops19h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 30/523:15
KUL
-
CPT
2 stops19h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2R11 547
Sun 15/223:35
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop28h 45m
Air Mauritius
Tue 10/312:50
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Air Mauritius
Deal found 9/2R11 849
Sun 15/223:35
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop28h 45m
Air Mauritius
Tue 3/312:50
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Air Mauritius
Deal found 10/2R11 881
Sat 4/413:15
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 16/421:00
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/2R11 913
Sun 8/312:25
DUR
-
KUL
2 stops19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/319:55
KUL
-
DUR
2 stops21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/2R11 929

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 11 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 910

One-way from

R6 116

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R11 849
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/3-2/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 35m 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. 3% potential increase in price (R8 079 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 073 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 11 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

Mon 9/3

14:30-17:15

2 stops20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 13/3

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R10 973

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

19:50-15:50

1 stop14h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 20/6

8:55-18:35

1 stop15h 40m

R11 228

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

14:45-16:15

1 stop19h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 4/5

19:00-16:10

1 stop27h 10m

R11 435

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

15:25-17:10

2 stops19h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

23:15-13:00

2 stops19h 45m

R11 547

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

14:30-17:15

2 stops20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/4

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R11 611

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

8:20-17:10

2 stops26h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R11 658

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

13:45-7:55

1 stop36h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 31/3

20:20-15:20

1 stop25h 00m

R11 754

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 834

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 19/3

10:15-17:25

1 stop37h 10m

R11 881

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/3

12:25-13:55

2 stops19h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/3

19:55-10:55

2 stops21h 00m

R11 929

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Deals found on 11/2

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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 326). Flying from South Africa to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 849). 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 11 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
1 452 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 393 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 14h. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 228. 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?

    R4 741 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 R4 988 and R5 908, 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 326). Flying from South Africa to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 849). 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 11 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 291AverageR12 251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 364AverageR13 889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR9 938AverageR10 501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Air Mauritius flights
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 112AverageR15 429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 628AverageR14 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 083AverageR13 380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR11 517AverageR13 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Cathay Pacific flights
EmiratesCheapestR11 617AverageR14 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 497AverageR14 001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR12 572AverageR16 299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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