How long is the flight from South Africa to Malaysia?

A quick flight from South Africa to Malaysia can take about 20h 05m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 360. The distance from South Africa to Malaysia is about 9537 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

R5 016 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 475 and R7 827, 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.

R6 512+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Malaysia

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Last-minute

One-way

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 21 August 2026.

Mon 31/89:45 -

1 stop16h 10m

Tue 15/921:55 -

1 stop16h 25m

Deal found 17/8R11 766

Wed 9/99:45 -

1 stop28h 00m

Wed 16/921:55 -

1 stop16h 25m

Deal found 20/8R11 798

Mon 31/89:45 -

1 stop16h 10m

Sun 13/921:55 -

1 stop16h 25m

Deal found 17/8R11 814

Mon 7/99:45 -

1 stop28h 00m

Fri 18/921:55 -

1 stop16h 20m

Deal found 16/8R11 911

Wed 30/99:45 -

1 stop16h 40m

Wed 7/109:50 -

1 stop28h 30m

Deal found 16/8R11 943

Tue 17/119:50 -

1 stop16h 15m

Mon 23/1121:40 -

1 stop16h 40m

Deal found 18/8R12 040

Wed 30/912:05 -

2 stops20h 15m

Sun 11/1021:50 -

2 stops18h 45m

Deal found 18/8R12 056

Mon 7/99:45 -

1 stop16h 40m

Sun 13/99:50 -

1 stop28h 30m

Deal found 17/8R12 121

Mon 5/1012:05 -

2 stops20h 10m

Mon 12/1019:20 -

2 stops28h 20m

Deal found 21/8R12 169

Wed 30/912:05 -

2 stops20h 15m

Sat 10/1019:20 -

2 stops21h 15m

Deal found 18/8R12 314

Thu 1/1014:05 -

1 stop18h 10m

Thu 8/1019:20 -

1 stop19h 50m

Deal found 17/8R12 362

Mon 16/119:50 -

1 stop16h 15m

Thu 19/119:30 -

1 stop28h 50m

Deal found 20/8R12 475

Best flights from South Africa to Malaysia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Wed 30/912:05 -

2 stops20h 15m

Sat 10/1019:20 -

2 stops21h 15m

Deal found 18/8R12 314

Fri 2/108:35 -

3 stops31h 50m

Fri 9/109:50 -

2 stops33h 10m

Deal found 18/8R15 924

Sat 26/914:30 -

2 stops20h 40m

Fri 9/1023:15 -

2 stops20h 15m

Deal found 18/8R16 021

Wed 16/1215:10 -

2 stops20h 05m

Sat 26/1223:05 -

2 stops21h 05m

Deal found 19/8R16 360

Thu 14/113:25 -

1 stop26h 30m

Mon 18/119:20 -

2 stops31h 15m

Deal found 21/8R17 665

Mon 28/120:55 -

1 stop23h 40m

Thu 7/18:15 -

1 stop68h 45m

Deal found 21/8R18 648

Tue 12/113:40 -

1 stop17h 30m

Tue 26/114:00 -

1 stop22h 10m

Deal found 19/8R22 210

Sun 6/920:55 -

1 stop17h 45m

Sun 13/921:45 -

2 stops36h 15m

Deal found 18/8R13 346

Sun 8/1112:25 -

2 stops19h 40m

Thu 12/1119:55 -

2 stops21h 00m

Deal found 18/8R14 216

Thu 17/1215:10 -

2 stops20h 05m

Sat 9/123:05 -

2 stops21h 05m

Deal found 19/8R16 360

Mon 5/1013:15 -

1 stop25h 25m

Mon 12/1021:45 -

2 stops42h 30m

Deal found 21/8R14 506

Sat 26/914:30 -

2 stops20h 40m

Fri 9/1023:15 -

2 stops20h 10m

Deal found 16/8R16 408

Sat 26/910:05 -

1 stop16h 30m

Fri 9/1019:30 -

2 stops26h 45m

Deal found 19/8R18 616

Mon 7/914:30 -

2 stops20h 40m

Sun 13/923:15 -

2 stops20h 15m

Deal found 20/8R16 408

Thu 24/919:10 -

2 stops38h 00m

Sat 10/1019:20 -

2 stops21h 15m

Deal found 21/8R15 215

Tue 24/119:50 -

2 stops21h 20m

Tue 1/1214:00 -

3 stops29h 55m

Deal found 16/8R21 678

Fri 18/915:10 -

2 stops20h 00m

Thu 24/923:15 -

2 stops20h 55m

Deal found 17/8R16 408

Wed 14/1020:25 -

1 stop34h 45m

Wed 21/1014:00 -

1 stop22h 10m

Deal found 20/8R23 467

Mon 7/914:05 -

1 stop19h 10m

Sun 13/99:00 -

2 stops30h 00m

Deal found 16/8R18 020

Mon 31/811:10 -

1 stop18h 50m

Sun 13/913:00 -

1 stop24h 45m

Deal found 17/8R24 257

Fri 18/1214:30 -

2 stops20h 45m

Sat 19/1220:45 -

1 stop24h 50m

Deal found 19/8R19 261

Thu 29/1013:40 -

1 stop17h 30m

Mon 2/1114:00 -

1 stop22h 10m

Deal found 18/8R26 127

Sat 26/918:10 -

2 stops20h 30m

Fri 9/1019:20 -

1 stop19h 50m

Deal found 17/8R18 310

Tue 8/911:10 -

1 stop18h 50m

Fri 18/913:00 -

1 stop24h 55m

Deal found 20/8R24 821

Tue 29/1212:35 -

1 stop20h 05m

Thu 7/123:05 -

2 stops21h 05m

Deal found 21/8R19 970

Sun 6/911:10 -

1 stop18h 50m

Sun 13/913:00 -

1 stop24h 45m

Deal found 17/8R24 966

Thu 12/117:00 -

2 stops25h 05m

Mon 16/1119:55 -

2 stops25h 10m

Deal found 16/8R19 019

Sun 22/1111:00 -

1 stop19h 00m

Sun 29/1113:00 -

1 stop24h 25m

Deal found 20/8R25 160

Sun 6/911:10 -

1 stop18h 50m

Sat 12/913:00 -

1 stop24h 55m

Deal found 17/8R25 208

Thu 24/911:10 -

1 stop18h 50m

Wed 30/913:00 -

1 stop24h 55m

Deal found 21/8R25 740

Find flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia

Round-trip from	R11 766
One-way from	R6 512
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R14 168

Etihad Airways
31/8-15/9
2 total stops
32h 35m total
South Africa to Malaysia

Search Deals

Qatar Airways
1/10
2 total stops
37h 05m total
South Africa to Malaysia

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 152 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 018 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Malaysia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 30/9

12:05-14:20

2 stops20h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 10/10

19:20-10:35

2 stops21h 15m

R12 314

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

20:55-20:40

1 stop17h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 13/9

21:45-4:00

2 stops36h 15m

R13 346

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/11

12:25-14:05

2 stops19h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/11

19:55-10:55

2 stops21h 00m

R14 216

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT Cape Town Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

13:15-20:40

1 stop25h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 12/10

21:45-10:15

2 stops42h 30m

R14 506

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 24/9

19:10-15:10

2 stops38h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 10/10

19:20-10:35

2 stops21h 15m

R15 215

Port ElizabethKuala Lumpur

PLZ Port Elizabeth - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

PLZKUL

Port Elizabeth

Fri 2/10

8:35-22:25

3 stops31h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 9/10

9:50-13:00

2 stops33h 10m

R15 924

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 9/10

23:15-13:30

2 stops20h 15m

R16 021

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT Cape Town Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/12

15:10-17:15

2 stops20h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 26/12

23:05-14:10

2 stops21h 05m

R16 360

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT Cape Town Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/12

15:10-17:15

2 stops20h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 9/1

23:05-14:10

2 stops21h 05m

R16 360

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 9/10

23:15-13:25

2 stops20h 10m

R16 408

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/8

Showing 1-10 of 58 resultsSorted by cheapest first

...

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Malaysia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malaysia from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

DUR-KUL

JNB-KUL

CPT-KUL

JNB-SZB

PLZ-KUL

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

ZA0-MY0

DUR-KUL

JNB-KUL

CPT-KUL

JNB-SZB

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 104). Flying from South Africa to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 860). 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

1 585 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 585 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 585 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 660 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 585 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 737 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 585 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 506 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 585 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

1 029 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 585 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

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 20h 05m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 360. The distance from South Africa to Malaysia is about 9537 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Malaysia one-way?
R5 016 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 475 and R7 827, 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 104). Flying from South Africa to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 860). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes

Complete your trip

Direct flights to

Flights by cabin class

Other flight options

Popular flights

Alternative routes for South Africa to Malaysia

Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Malaysia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 263	AverageR12 076	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Mauritius	CheapestR10 430	AverageR12 034	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 921	AverageR12 797	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 941	AverageR13 586	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 103	AverageR14 379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR11 346	AverageR14 369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 634	AverageR12 659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 283	AverageR15 155	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air China	CheapestR12 647	AverageR14 654	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestR15 171	AverageR16 440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Malaysia?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find South Africa to Malaysia flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Malaysia?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Malaysia with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to Malaysia from South Africa shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Malaysia become cheaper?

Of course! You can now track prices for flights from South Africa to Malaysia and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from South Africa to Malaysia from R6 512

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia

Cheapest flights from South Africa to MalaysiaExplore 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 21 August 2026.

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 21 August 2026.

Best flights from South Africa to MalaysiaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Last-minute flights from South Africa to MalaysiaDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia. Data last updated 21 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia. Data last updated 21 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from South Africa to MalaysiaSearch for one-way flight options from South Africa to Malaysia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Malaysia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Find flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Malaysia that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Malaysia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malaysia from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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.

Related info for your journey

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?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for South Africa to Malaysia

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Malaysia by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.

Direct flights to

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in .

Search flights from South Africa to Malaysia by cabin class

Find flights from South Africa to Malaysia, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

South Africa and Malaysia flights

Browse other South Africa and Malaysia flight options. Last updated on 21 August 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Malaysia

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Malaysia?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Malaysia?

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Malaysia with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Malaysia become cheaper?

100% Free

Book With Flexibility

Travel Smart

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 21 August 2026.

Best flights from South Africa to Malaysia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Malaysia
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia. Data last updated 21 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from South Africa to Malaysia
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Malaysia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.