What is the cheapest airline that flies from Malaysia to South Africa?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Malaysia to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Malaysia to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Malaysia to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Malaysia to South Africa?

As of May 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Malaysia to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Malaysia to South Africa?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Malaysia to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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21:55 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

16h 25m

1 stop

9:50 - 19:45

JNB

KUL

27h 55m

1 stop

R10 945Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 22

21:55 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

16h 25m

1 stop

9:50 - 19:45

JNB

KUL

27h 55m

1 stop

R11 598Etihad Airways

Sun, Jun 21 - Thu, Aug 20

9:30 - 4:00

KUL

JNB

24h 30m

1 stop

12:40 - 20:40

JNB

KUL

26h 00m

1 stop

R12 234Qatar Airways

Thu, Jun 18 - Mon, Jul 20

10:10 - 4:00

KUL

JNB

23h 50m

1 stop

12:40 - 20:40

JNB

KUL

26h 00m

1 stop

R12 266Qatar Airways

Thu, Jun 11 - Sat, Jul 18

9:30 - 4:00

KUL

JNB

24h 30m

1 stop

14:45 - 7:55

JNB

KUL

35h 10m

1 stop

R12 283Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1

9:30 - 4:00

KUL

JNB

24h 30m

1 stop

12:40 - 20:40

JNB

KUL

26h 00m

1 stop

R12 315Qatar Airways

Thu, Jun 18 - Sat, Jul 25

10:20 - 20:35

KUL

JNB

16h 15m

1 stop

22:20 - 8:35

JNB

KUL

28h 15m

1 stop

R12 609Emirates

Wed, Jun 17 - Thu, Jul 16

23:15 - 13:00

KUL

CPT

19h 45m

2 stops

15:10 - 17:10

CPT

KUL

20h 00m

2 stops

R14 811Ethiopian Air

Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8

19:40 - 14:35

KUA

CPT

24h 55m

3 stops

15:25 - 10:00

CPT

KUA

36h 35m

3 stops

R16 638Malaysia Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

19:40 - 14:35

KUA

CPT

24h 55m

3 stops

15:25 - 10:00

CPT

KUA

36h 35m

3 stops

R16 654Malaysia Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

Etihad Airways flights from Malaysia to South Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Malaysia to South Africa flight tickets

Etihad Airways

Sept 15

KUL21:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 22

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 55m

1 stop

KUL19:45Kuala Lumpur Intl

R10 945

Etihad Airways

Jun 21

KUL21:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 19

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 55m

1 stop

KUL19:45Kuala Lumpur Intl

R11 598

Etihad Airways

Oct 31

KUL21:40Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 40m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 4

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 45m

1 stop

KUL19:35Kuala Lumpur Intl

R12 593

Emirates flights from Malaysia to South Africa

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Emirates

Jun 17

KUL10:20Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 15m

1 stop

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 16

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 15m

1 stop

KUL8:35Kuala Lumpur Intl

R12 609

Emirates

Jun 15

KUL9:20Kuala Lumpur Intl

36h 55m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 23

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 30m

1 stop

KUL21:50Kuala Lumpur Intl

R12 642

Emirates

Aug 10

KUL10:20Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 10m

1 stop

JNB5:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 17

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 30m

1 stop

KUL8:35Kuala Lumpur Intl

R12 756

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Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 15/9

21:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

9:50-19:45

1 stop27h 55m

R10 945

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 21/6

21:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

9:50-19:45

1 stop27h 55m

R11 598

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 18/6

9:30-4:00

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

12:40-20:40

1 stop26h 00m

R12 234

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/6

10:10-4:00

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

12:40-20:40

1 stop26h 00m

R12 266

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 28/9

9:30-4:00

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

14:45-7:55

1 stop35h 10m

R12 283

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 18/6

9:30-4:00

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/7

12:40-20:40

1 stop26h 00m

R12 315

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 17/6

10:20-20:35

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

22:20-8:35

1 stop28h 15m

R12 609

Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 4/6

23:15-13:00

2 stops19h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

15:10-17:10

2 stops20h 00m

R14 811

KuantanCape Town

KUA - CPT

KUACPT

Kuantan

Sun 25/10

19:40-14:35

3 stops24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

15:25-10:00

3 stops36h 35m

R16 638

KuantanCape Town

KUA - CPT

KUACPT

Kuantan

Sun 25/10

19:40-14:35

3 stops24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

15:25-10:00

3 stops36h 35m

R16 654

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Malaysia to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Malaysia is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R7 014, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in March, then you should wait until April to fly from Malaysia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R7 503.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Malaysia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R12 292 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Malaysia for as low as R11 451 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Malaysia to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a Malaysia to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	16h 20m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Malaysia to South Africa takes 16h 20m

There are no direct flights from Malaysia to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Malaysia to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Malaysia to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Malaysia to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Malaysia to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Malaysia to South Africa?
As of May 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Malaysia to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Malaysia to South Africa?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Malaysia to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Malaysia to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Malaysia to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R7 499	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 002 reviews		Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 216	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 568 reviews		Search Emirates flights

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