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

Etihad Airways, Qatar 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 February 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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9:35 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

28h 45m

1 stop

9:50 - 8:25

JNB

KUL

16h 35m

1 stop

R10 747Etihad Airways

Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Apr 15

23:05 - 13:05

KUL

JNB

20h 00m

2 stops

14:30 - 17:10

JNB

KUL

20h 40m

2 stops

R10 778Ethiopian Air

Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Apr 15

19:10 - 5:30

KUL

JNB

16h 20m

1 stop

22:20 - 21:50

JNB

KUL

17h 30m

1 stop

R11 161Emirates

Thu, May 28 - Sun, Jun 7

10:20 - 5:30

KUL

JNB

25h 10m

1 stop

22:20 - 21:50

JNB

KUL

17h 30m

1 stop

R11 177Emirates

Thu, May 28 - Sun, Jun 7

19:10 - 16:15

KUL

JNB

27h 05m

1 stop

19:10 - 14:25

JNB

KUL

37h 15m

1 stop

R11 193Emirates

Fri, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 7

2:50 - 9:00

KUL

JNB

36h 10m

1 stop

12:40 - 7:55

JNB

KUL

37h 15m

1 stop

R12 277Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 21

2:40 - 17:30

KUL

CPT

20h 50m

1 stop

13:00 - 16:15

CPT

KUL

21h 15m

1 stop

R13 027Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, May 27

12:50 - 21:50

KUL

CPT

15h 00m

1 stop

23:35 - 10:10

CPT

KUL

28h 35m

1 stop

R13 696Air Mauritius

Tue, Mar 24 - Sun, May 24

19:55 - 9:25

KUA

CPT

43h 30m

3 stops

15:25 - 10:15

CPT

KUA

36h 50m

3 stops

R23 087Malaysia Airlines

Mon, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 18

19:55 - 9:25

KUA

CPT

43h 30m

3 stops

15:25 - 19:50

CPT

KUA

22h 25m

3 stops

R23 103Malaysia Airlines

Mon, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 18

Ethiopian Air flights from Malaysia to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 17

KUL23:05Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 00m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 15

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 40m

2 stops

KUL17:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

R10 778

Ethiopian Air

Feb 22

KUL23:05Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 00m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 25

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

2 stops

KUL17:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

R12 229

Ethiopian Air

Feb 22

KUL23:05Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 00m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 25

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

2 stops

KUL17:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

R12 245

Qatar Airways flights from Malaysia to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Feb 25

KUL10:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 40m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 9

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 10m

1 stop

KUL7:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

R10 842

Qatar Airways

Feb 25

KUL13:30Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 10m

2 stops

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 9

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 10m

1 stop

KUL13:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

R11 895

Qatar Airways

Feb 22

KUL19:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 25

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 10m

1 stop

KUL20:40Kuala Lumpur Intl

R11 990

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Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 17/3

9:35-8:20

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

9:50-8:25

1 stop16h 35m

R10 747

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 17/3

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

R10 778

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 28/5

19:10-5:30

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

22:20-21:50

1 stop17h 30m

R11 161

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 28/5

10:20-5:30

1 stop25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

22:20-21:50

1 stop17h 30m

R11 177

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/4

19:10-16:15

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

19:10-14:25

1 stop37h 15m

R11 193

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 7/8

2:50-9:00

1 stop36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

12:40-7:55

1 stop37h 15m

R12 277

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/3

2:40-17:30

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

13:00-16:15

1 stop21h 15m

R13 027

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 24/3

12:50-21:50

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

23:35-10:10

1 stop28h 35m

R13 696

KuantanCape Town

KUA - CPT

KUACPT

Kuantan

Mon 15/6

19:55-9:25

3 stops43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

15:25-10:15

3 stops36h 50m

R23 087

KuantanCape Town

KUA - CPT

KUACPT

Kuantan

Mon 15/6

19:55-9:25

3 stops43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

15:25-19:50

3 stops22h 25m

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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 R10 938, 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 October to fly from Malaysia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 002.

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 R11 873 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 R10 635 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 16% 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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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 February 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 330	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 962 reviews		Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R10 763	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 519 reviews		Search Emirates flights

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Can I find flights from Malaysia to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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