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Cheap flights from South Africa to Malaysia from R5 836

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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
Mar 4 — Mar 111
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 2 February 2026.

Thu 12/312:35
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop19h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 19/310:15
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop37h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2R11 174
Thu 7/514:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 14/521:00
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/2R11 239
Wed 8/412:40
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 15/421:00
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R11 303
Mon 11/513:50
CPT
-
KUL
2 stops21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 30/523:15
KUL
-
CPT
2 stops19h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2R11 367
Wed 18/312:25
DUR
-
KUL
2 stops20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/321:15
KUL
-
DUR
2 stops19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/2R11 448
Thu 7/522:50
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops36h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 14/523:15
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2R11 512
Mon 16/213:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/22:40
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2R11 640
Tue 17/323:00
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops36h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/323:05
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops20h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/1R11 673
Thu 9/413:15
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 17/42:05
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2R11 673
Mon 11/513:00
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 30/519:00
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R11 753
Mon 9/313:10
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop15h 10m
Air Mauritius
Fri 13/312:50
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 35m
Air Mauritius
Deal found 1/2R11 785
Tue 10/212:35
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/221:15
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R11 849

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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 174

One-way from

R5 836

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R11 962
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • South Africa to Malaysia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 55m total
  • South Africa to Malaysia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 587 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 144 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 February 2026.
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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 367

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 18/3

12:25-14:40

2 stops20h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 25/3

21:15-10:55

2 stops19h 40m

R11 448

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

22:50-17:10

2 stops36h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R11 512

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:00-16:15

1 stop21h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

19:00-11:30

1 stop22h 30m

R11 753

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

13:10-10:20

1 stop15h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 13/3

12:50-11:25

1 stop28h 35m

R11 785

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

12:45-14:40

1 stop19h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 25/3

19:55-8:40

1 stop18h 45m

R11 898

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

9:50-19:45

1 stop27h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 4/4

9:50-8:20

1 stop28h 30m

R12 235

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

19:50-17:40

1 stop15h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 15/7

10:25-18:35

1 stop14h 10m

R12 959

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 1/3

12:25-7:55

2 stops37h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 8/3

19:55-10:55

2 stops21h 00m

R13 007

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

12:45-12:55

2 stops42h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

21:15-8:40

1 stop17h 25m

R13 071

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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 396). Flying from South Africa to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 962). 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 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
1 443 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

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
1 443 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

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
3 495 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

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
1 443 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

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
1 380 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

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
955 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

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 15h 10m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 785. 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 786 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 035 and R5 964, 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 396). Flying from South Africa to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 962). 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 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 453AverageR14 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR10 032AverageR10 673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 165AverageR15 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 236AverageR12 438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 730AverageR14 830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 188AverageR13 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR11 626AverageR13 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 724AverageR14 191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 616AverageR14 134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR12 691AverageR16 453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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