Which airlines fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Kuala Lumpur. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose 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 (a popular airport in South Africa) to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Kuala Lumpur), then the flight time is 14h 20m on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 19h 50m.

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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur were last updated today.

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

As of December 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kuala Lumpur can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kuala Lumpur. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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20:30 - 20:40

JNB

KUL

18h 10m1 stop

21:15 - 8:40

KUL

JNB

17h 25m1 stop

R11 773Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

12:45 - 20:40

JNB

KUL

25h 55m1 stop

19:55 - 8:40

KUL

JNB

18h 45m1 stop

R11 790Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

19:50 - 16:10

JNB

KUL

14h 20m1 stop

11:00 - 18:35

KUL

JNB

13h 35m1 stop

R11 823Singapore Airlines

Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, May 6

19:50 - 16:10

JNB

KUL

14h 20m1 stop

11:00 - 18:35

KUL

JNB

13h 35m1 stop

R11 856Singapore Airlines

Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, May 6

14:30 - 17:15

JNB

KUL

20h 45m2 stops

23:05 - 13:05

KUL

JNB

20h 00m2 stops

R12 240Ethiopian Air

Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13

17:15 - 8:25

CPT

KUL

33h 10m1 stop

9:50 - 11:50

KUL

CPT

32h 00m1 stop

R12 373Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Apr 15

16:35 - 8:10

CPT

KUL

33h 35m1 stop

9:50 - 11:50

KUL

CPT

32h 00m1 stop

R13 040Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 6

14:35 - 17:10

CPT

KUL

20h 35m2 stops

23:15 - 13:00

KUL

CPT

19h 45m2 stops

R13 591Ethiopian Air

Mon, May 11 - Sat, May 30

19:10 - 21:55

DUR

KUL

20h 45m1 stop

10:15 - 17:10

KUL

DUR

36h 55m1 stop

R15 458Emirates

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

18:40 - 21:50

DUR

KUL

21h 10m1 stop

19:10 - 16:35

KUL

DUR

27h 25m1 stop

R15 508Emirates

Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 14

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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Qatar Airways

Mar 4

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 10m

1 stop

KUL20:40Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mar 11

KUL21:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

17h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Mar 4

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 55m

1 stop

KUL20:40Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mar 10

KUL2:40Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 20m

1 stop

JNB16:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Apr 24

JNB11:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m

1 stop

KUL16:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

May 1

KUL20:20Kuala Lumpur Intl

18h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 940

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Singapore Airlines

Apr 25

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 20m

1 stop

KUL16:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

May 6

KUL11:00Kuala Lumpur Intl

13h 35m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 823

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Singapore Airlines

May 11

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

17h 35m

2 stops

KUL10:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

May 30

KUL16:35Kuala Lumpur Intl

22h 50m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

R13 624

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May 11

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

16h 55m

2 stops

KUL9:35Kuala Lumpur Intl

May 30

KUL16:35Kuala Lumpur Intl

22h 50m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

R13 741

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JNB - KUL

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Wed 4/3

20:30-20:40

1 stop18h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

21:15-8:40

1 stop17h 25m

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JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

12:45-20:40

1 stop25h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

19:55-8:40

1 stop18h 45m

R11 790

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

19:50-16:10

1 stop14h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 6/5

11:00-18:35

1 stop13h 35m

R11 823

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

19:50-16:10

1 stop14h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 6/5

11:00-18:35

1 stop13h 35m

R11 856

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-17:15

2 stops20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 13/3

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R12 240

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

17:15-8:25

1 stop33h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 15/4

9:50-11:50

1 stop32h 00m

R12 373

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

16:35-8:10

1 stop33h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 6/4

9:50-11:50

1 stop32h 00m

R13 040

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

14:35-17:10

2 stops20h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

23:15-13:00

2 stops19h 45m

R13 591

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

19:10-21:55

1 stop20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 18/2

10:15-17:10

1 stop36h 55m

R15 458

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 1/4

18:40-21:50

1 stop21h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 14/4

19:10-16:35

1 stop27h 25m

R15 508

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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 R11 940.

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 R12 849 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 R11 640 on momondo.

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As of December 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kuala Lumpur?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kuala Lumpur can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kuala Lumpur. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 804	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 133 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 338	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 1 422 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	PriceFrom R10 447	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0 0 reviews	Search Air Mauritius flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R10 629	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 923 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 700 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R12 062	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 112 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
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Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom R14 478	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 286 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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