Question 1

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malaysia (average of R703). Flying from South Africa to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R965). 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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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.

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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).

Question 4

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Malaysia?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 26 days in advance to save up to 4% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 26 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Africa to Malaysia 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R13 885, or R14 629 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Malaysia?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Malaysia from South Africa average R14 339. You can even find prices in March for less than R14 339, as users have found deals to Malaysia from as low as R11 893. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Malaysia from South Africa. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 24%.

Question 6

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to MY?

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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.

Question 7

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Malaysia that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Malaysia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 8

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Malaysia?

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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.

Question 9

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Malaysia?

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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.

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

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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.

Question 11

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

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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.

Question 12

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

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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.

Question 13

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

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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.

Round-trip from	R12 619
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R14 313

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 421	AverageR16 812	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 610	AverageR14 410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Mauritius	CheapestR11 613	AverageR12 326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 399	AverageR17 459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 810	AverageR16 605	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 066	AverageR15 827	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 776	AverageR17 517	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 852	AverageR17 746	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	CheapestR14 306	AverageR20 367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestR17 702	AverageR22 635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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