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Cheap flights from South Africa to Malaysia from R7 525

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KUL
Jul 14 — Jul 211
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 9 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 293

One-way from

R7 525

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 335
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 9/9-19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • South Africa to Malaysia
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 45m total
  • South Africa to Malaysia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 279 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 105 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Malaysia

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 9 July 2025.

Mon 8/919:50JNB - KUL
1 stop14h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 16/910:25KUL - JNB
1 stop14h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/7R12 293
Mon 8/99:50JNB - KUL
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 17/921:40KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/7R12 667
Wed 12/1119:50JNB - KUL
1 stop30h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 25/112:25KUL - JNB
1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/7R12 774
Mon 3/1113:10JNB - KUL
1 stop15h 10mAir Mauritius
Thu 6/1112:50KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 35mAir Mauritius
Deal found 7/7R13 005
Wed 10/914:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/923:15KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/7R13 076
Wed 12/119:50JNB - SZB
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1112:05SZB - JNB
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R14 179
Mon 10/1117:15CPT - KUL
1 stop42h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 23/114:55KUL - CPT
1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7R14 250
Thu 20/1115:25CPT - KUL
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 29/1123:05KUL - CPT
2 stops19h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/7R14 428
Mon 8/910:05JNB - KUL
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/921:45KUL - JNB
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R14 499
Mon 20/1013:00CPT - KUL
2 stops27h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 28/1019:55KUL - CPT
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7R14 588
Mon 14/710:10JNB - KUL
1 stop35h 10mAir China
Mon 28/720:30KUL - JNB
1 stop41h 10mAir China
Deal found 7/7R14 784
Tue 19/811:20JNB - KUL
1 stop26h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 26/88:10KUL - JNB
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/7R14 873

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

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Malaysia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:50-16:10

1 stop14h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 16/9

10:25-18:35

1 stop14h 10m

R12 293

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 17/9

21:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

R12 667

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

19:50-8:20

1 stop30h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 25/11

2:25-15:35

1 stop19h 10m

R12 774

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

13:10-10:20

1 stop15h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 6/11

12:50-11:25

1 stop28h 35m

R13 005

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 16/9

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R13 076

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

9:50-20:20

2 stops28h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 26/11

12:05-8:20

2 stops26h 15m

R14 179

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

17:15-8:25

1 stop33h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 24/11

10:05-11:50

1 stop31h 45m

R14 250

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

15:25-17:15

2 stops19h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 29/11

23:05-13:00

2 stops19h 55m

R14 428

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

10:05-14:15

2 stops22h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 15/9

21:45-16:15

2 stops24h 30m

R14 499

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

13:00-22:20

2 stops27h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 28/10

19:55-10:30

1 stop20h 35m

R14 588

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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.
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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 9 July 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.

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 9 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Malaysia, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 525 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 Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R8 557 and R9 144, 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 9 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 459AverageR16 869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR10 752AverageR11 826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 950AverageR16 828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 219AverageR14 421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 828AverageR16 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 483AverageR16 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 798AverageR15 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 865AverageR14 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR14 067AverageR16 529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR17 201AverageR21 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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