Which airlines fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Qatar Airways is the airline most momondo users in South Africa opt for when booking flights to Kuala Lumpur. Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Etihad Airways are also popular choices when flying to Kuala Lumpur from South Africa. Most major airlines flying from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.

How long does it take to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

The flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo (a popular airport in South Africa) to Kuala Lumpur Intl (the most popular airport in Kuala Lumpur), then the flight time is 14h 20m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Kuala Lumpur Intl, then the average flight time is 19h 05m.

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9:50 - 8:05JNB-KUL

16h 15m1 stop

9:35 - 8:20KUL-JNB

28h 45m1 stop

R12 696Etihad Airways

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Wed, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 25

23:00 - 17:15JNB-KUL

36h 15m2 stops

23:05 - 13:05KUL-JNB

20h 00m2 stops

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Wed, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 25

9:50 - 8:05JNB-KUL

16h 15m1 stop

9:35 - 8:20KUL-JNB

28h 45m1 stop

R12 992Etihad Airways

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Wed, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 25

10:40 - 9:30CPT-KUL

16h 50m2 stops

19:15 - 9:25KUL-CPT

20h 10m2 stops

R13 428Singapore Airlines

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Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12

13:45 - 21:35JNB-KUL

25h 50m2 stops

2:40 - 15:05KUL-JNB

18h 25m1 stop

R13 777Qatar Airways

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Wed, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 9

12:45 - 18:45JNB-KUL

24h 00m2 stops

2:00 - 15:35KUL-JNB

19h 35m1 stop

R13 812Qatar Airways

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Fri, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 21

11:00 - 12:35JNB-KUL

19h 35m1 stop

8:15 - 7:25KUL-JNB

29h 10m1 stop

R14 056Cathay Pacific

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Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16

10:40 - 13:55CPT-KUL

21h 15m2 stops

18:30 - 9:25KUL-CPT

20h 55m2 stops

R14 300Singapore Airlines

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Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

13:40 - 14:45CPT-KUL

19h 05m1 stop

10:15 - 16:45KUL-CPT

36h 30m1 stop

R16 044Emirates

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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 24

18:25 - 8:40CPT-KUL

32h 15m1 stop

2:00 - 16:50KUL-CPT

20h 50m1 stop

R18 398Emirates

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Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

9:50-8:05

1 stop16h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 25/11

9:35-8:20

1 stop28h 45m

R12 696

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

23:00-17:15

2 stops36h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 25/11

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R12 957

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

9:50-8:05

1 stop16h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 25/11

9:35-8:20

1 stop28h 45m

R12 992

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

10:40-9:30

2 stops16h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 12/5

19:15-9:25

2 stops20h 10m

R13 428

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

13:45-21:35

2 stops25h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/12

2:40-15:05

1 stop18h 25m

R13 777

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

12:45-18:45

2 stops24h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 21/1

2:00-15:35

1 stop19h 35m

R13 812

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:00-12:35

1 stop19h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 16/3

8:15-7:25

1 stop29h 10m

R14 056

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

10:40-13:55

2 stops21h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 24/2

18:30-9:25

2 stops20h 55m

R14 300

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

13:40-14:45

1 stop19h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 24/11

10:15-16:45

1 stop36h 30m

R16 044

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

18:25-8:40

1 stop32h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/4

2:00-16:50

1 stop20h 50m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

If you aren’t able to travel to Kuala Lumpur during the month of March, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R12 469.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kuala Lumpur is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R12 821. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday is R13 291.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Kuala Lumpur?

Flying to Kuala Lumpur from South Africa in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R13 075 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around R14 275. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kuala Lumpur?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kuala Lumpur from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kuala Lumpur for around R13 490 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kuala Lumpur from South Africa for as low as R12 277 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO KUALA LUMPUR FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	March	8% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur costs on average just R12 434 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO KUALA LUMPUR FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	28% more expensive	It costs about R17 299 for flights to Kuala Lumpur from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO KUALA LUMPUR FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	360% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Kuala Lumpur from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

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Best One-Way Price	R7 272
Best Round-Trip Price	R12 696
Fastest flight time	16h 50m
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The best one-way flight price to Kuala Lumpur from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 272 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Kuala Lumpur from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R12 696 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur Intl).

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The fastest flight to Kuala Lumpur from South Africa takes 16h 50m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Kuala Lumpur

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kuala Lumpur?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kuala Lumpur from South Africa when booking 86 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kuala Lumpur for around R13 490 when searching 86 days out.

Is there an alternative airport near Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport or Malacca Batu Berendum Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Kuala Lumpur.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Kuala Lumpur?

You can find deals at Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport for R2 154 on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Kuala Lumpur?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Kuala Lumpur for R985/person, which is 54% cheaper than the average flight to Kuala Lumpur. To find the cheapest price to Kuala Lumpur from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Are there flights to City Centre?

Yes, you can get a flight ticket to Kuala Lumpur Intl if you want to reach City Centre. It is the nearest Kuala Lumpur airport (46,3 km away).

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Kuala Lumpur?

Prices for flights to Kuala Lumpur are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Kuala Lumpur?

There are 14 operators available for flights to Kuala Lumpur as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Kuala Lumpur.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

The required travel and health documents for your Kuala Lumpur trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kuala Lumpur. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Can I find flights to Kuala Lumpur with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Kuala Lumpur with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to Kuala Lumpur?

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Kuala Lumpur

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kuala Lumpur?

Is there an alternative airport near Kuala Lumpur?

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Kuala Lumpur?

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Kuala Lumpur?

Are there flights to City Centre?

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Kuala Lumpur?

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Kuala Lumpur?

How old do you have to be to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Kuala Lumpur?

Can I find flights to Kuala Lumpur with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights to Kuala Lumpur?

I’m not ready to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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