Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia?

February is currently the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Question 1

What are the most popular places to fly to in Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

The most popular places in Malaysia to fly to are Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang and Kota Kinabalu.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia?

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February is currently the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to Malaysia if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Malaysia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Malaysia?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Malaysia.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Malaysia?

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Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malaysia. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost R333, while return flights cost around R704.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Malaysia?

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A return flight to Malaysia will typically cost around R118, however they can be found for as little as R72.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Malaysia depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Malaysia, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 25 minutes).

Question 8

Does Kuala Lumpur Intl have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Kuala Lumpur Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

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Yes. Kuala Lumpur Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Plaza Premium Lounge Klia 2 is the closest property to Kuala Lumpur Intl (0,0 km away from Kuala Lumpur Intl).

Question 10

When is the cheapest time to fly to Malaysia?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Malaysia should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Malaysia?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malaysia are Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates.

Question 12

How long is the flight to Malaysia?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Malaysia takes 14 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Malaysia from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malaysia?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malaysia are Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Air Mauritius.

Question 14

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malaysia ranges from 120.0 - 280.0 mm 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 16

When is the best time to fly to Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

Peak season:

There&#8217;s not really a bad time to visit Malaysia. There are two peak seasons. December to January takes in Christmas, New Year&#8217;s Day and Chinese New Year. Mid-May to the end of June is school holidays in Singapore and families come to the beach resorts. Travellers looking for quiet holidays should also think twice about taking cheap flights to Malaysia during March, June and August. This is when Malaysian schools are on holiday. June-August is the second peak season.

Low season:

September to December is low season.

Return from	R12 839
One-way from	R7 082
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R14 273

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