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

Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways 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 April 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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9:50 - 8:15

KUL

JNB

28h 25m

1 stop

9:50 - 19:45

JNB

KUL

27h 55m

1 stop

R8 598Etihad Airways

Fri, May 22 - Mon, Jun 1

21:55 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

16h 25m

1 stop

9:50 - 8:25

JNB

KUL

16h 35m

1 stop

R9 304Etihad Airways

Fri, Jun 26 - Sat, Jul 18

21:55 - 8:15

KUL

JNB

16h 20m

1 stop

9:45 - 8:25

JNB

KUL

16h 40m

1 stop

R10 256Etihad Airways

Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29

10:10 - 4:00

KUL

JNB

23h 50m

1 stop

19:50 - 21:40

JNB

KUL

19h 50m

1 stop

R10 765Qatar Airways

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 27

10:10 - 4:00

KUL

JNB

23h 50m

1 stop

12:40 - 21:40

JNB

KUL

27h 00m

1 stop

R10 847Qatar Airways

Thu, May 21 - Thu, May 28

21:55 - 19:05

KUL

CPT

27h 10m

2 stops

20:40 - 8:25

CPT

KUL

29h 45m

2 stops

R13 324Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22

2:15 - 16:40

KUL

CPT

20h 25m

1 stop

13:15 - 8:35

CPT

KUL

37h 20m

1 stop

R14 227Emirates

Tue, Jun 9 - Sun, Jun 14

19:10 - 16:40

KUL

CPT

27h 30m

1 stop

18:25 - 8:35

CPT

KUL

32h 10m

1 stop

R14 489Emirates

Fri, May 29 - Sat, Jun 6

20:30 - 13:45

KUA

CPT

23h 15m

3 stops

15:25 - 10:15

CPT

KUA

36h 50m

3 stops

R16 721Malaysia Airlines

Sun, Jun 14 - Thu, Jun 18

10:55 - 14:35

KUA

CPT

33h 40m

3 stops

15:25 - 10:15

CPT

KUA

36h 50m

3 stops

R16 754Malaysia Airlines

Sun, Jun 14 - Thu, Jun 18

Etihad Airways flights from Malaysia to South Africa

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

Etihad Airways

May 22

KUL9:50Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 1

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 55m

1 stop

KUL19:45Kuala Lumpur Intl

R8 598

Etihad Airways

May 21

KUL21:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 27

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m

1 stop

KUL8:25Kuala Lumpur Intl

R8 713

Etihad Airways

Jun 26

KUL21:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 18

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 35m

1 stop

KUL8:25Kuala Lumpur Intl

R9 304

Qatar Airways flights from Malaysia to South Africa

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

Qatar Airways

May 13

KUL10:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 27

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 50m

1 stop

KUL21:40Kuala Lumpur Intl

R10 765

Qatar Airways

May 21

KUL10:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 28

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m

1 stop

KUL21:40Kuala Lumpur Intl

R10 847

Qatar Airways

Apr 14

KUL20:20Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 20

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 05m

1 stop

KUL15:45Kuala Lumpur Intl

R11 076

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KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 22/5

9:50-8:15

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

9:50-19:45

1 stop27h 55m

R8 598

Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 26/6

21:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

9:50-8:25

1 stop16h 35m

R9 304

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 22/5

21:55-8:15

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

9:45-8:25

1 stop16h 40m

R10 256

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 13/5

10:10-4:00

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:50-21:40

1 stop19h 50m

R10 765

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 21/5

10:10-4:00

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

12:40-21:40

1 stop27h 00m

R10 847

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 15/5

21:55-19:05

2 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

20:40-8:25

2 stops29h 45m

R13 324

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/6

2:15-16:40

1 stop20h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

13:15-8:35

1 stop37h 20m

R14 227

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 29/5

19:10-16:40

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

18:25-8:35

1 stop32h 10m

R14 489

KuantanCape Town

KUA - CPT

KUACPT

Kuantan

Sun 14/6

20:30-13:45

3 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

15:25-10:15

3 stops36h 50m

R16 721

KuantanCape Town

KUA - CPT

KUACPT

Kuantan

Sun 14/6

10:55-14:35

3 stops33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

15:25-10:15

3 stops36h 50m

R16 754

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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 October. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 339, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in October, then you should wait until November to fly from Malaysia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 454.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 431 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 536 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Malaysia to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	16h 25m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Malaysia to South Africa takes 16h 25m

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 April 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 544	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 001 reviews		Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 283	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 559 reviews		Search Emirates flights

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