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Cheap flights from South Africa to Malaysia from R7 014

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
May 21 — May 281
1 adult

Cheap 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 16 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 488

One-way from

R7 014

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 959
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 22/7-12/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • South Africa to Malaysia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 50m total
  • South Africa to Malaysia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 109 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 901 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 May 2025.

Mon 17/1113:45JNB - KUL
1 stop12h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/1111:05KUL - JNB
1 stop13h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5R12 488
Tue 17/613:55JNB - KUL
1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 30/620:20KUL - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R12 760
Thu 19/614:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 26/623:15KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/5R12 977
Sun 25/523:35CPT - KUL
1 stop28h 40mAir Mauritius
Tue 10/612:50KUL - CPT
1 stop15h 00mAir Mauritius
Deal found 15/5R13 104
Sun 15/69:50JNB - KUL
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 25/69:35KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R13 340
Wed 4/612:05DUR - KUL
2 stops20h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 11/62:55KUL - DUR
2 stops37h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R14 029
Tue 20/511:20JNB - KUL
1 stop26h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 28/513:10KUL - JNB
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/5R14 047
Tue 20/513:00CPT - KUL
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 27/59:30KUL - CPT
1 stop31h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R14 282
Wed 25/61:15JNB - KUL
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/619:35KUL - JNB
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R14 609
Sun 25/518:25CPT - KUL
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/612:50KUL - CPT
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R15 044
Mon 8/916:35CPT - KUL
1 stop42h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 15/95:20KUL - CPT
1 stop36h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5R15 859
Wed 18/617:55JNB - KUL
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 2/710:50KUL - JNB
1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/5R16 022

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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 16 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Malaysia that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Malaysia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

19:50-17:40

1 stop15h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 12/8

8:55-18:35

1 stop15h 40m

R12 488

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

13:55-13:50

1 stop17h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 30/6

20:20-16:10

1 stop25h 50m

R12 760

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 26/6

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R12 977

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 26/6

9:35-8:20

1 stop28h 45m

R13 340

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/6

12:05-14:45

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/6

2:55-10:35

2 stops37h 40m

R14 029

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

11:20-16:40

1 stop23h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 25/6

17:40-7:40

1 stop20h 00m

R14 101

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/6

1:15-21:15

2 stops38h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 30/6

19:35-10:55

2 stops21h 20m

R14 609

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

16:35-17:05

1 stop42h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 15/9

5:20-11:50

1 stop36h 30m

R15 859

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

17:55-7:05

1 stop31h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 2/7

10:50-10:35

1 stop29h 45m

R16 022

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/6

10:55-17:10

3 stops24h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/6

23:15-17:45

3 stops24h 30m

R16 367

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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.
Estimated return price
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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, 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Malaysia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 May 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Malaysia by month

Plan your trip to Malaysia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Malaysia by month

Plan your trip to Malaysia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 16 May 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Malaysia, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 294 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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
8,1
Very Good
1 294 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 294 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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
8,0
Very Good
3 232 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 294 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 344 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 294 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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.
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
865 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 294 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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
3 571 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 294 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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.

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

    R7 014 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 Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from R8 029 and R10 549, 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 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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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 16 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 238AverageR17 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR11 309AverageR12 017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 385AverageR14 152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 077AverageR16 988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 714AverageR16 398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 871AverageR15 332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 489AverageR16 385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 572AverageR17 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 932AverageR19 327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR16 846AverageR21 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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