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 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 45m.

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

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

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 51% 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.

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 March 2026, 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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14:30 - 17:10

JNB

KUL

20h 40m

2 stops

23:15 - 13:05

KUL

JNB

19h 50m

2 stops

R10 671Ethiopian Air

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23

14:30 - 17:10

JNB

KUL

20h 40m

2 stops

23:15 - 13:05

KUL

JNB

19h 50m

2 stops

R10 855Ethiopian Air

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

9:50 - 17:40

JNB

KUL

25h 50m

2 stops

9:50 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

28h 30m

1 stop

R11 204Etihad Airways

Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3

9:50 - 17:30

JNB

KUL

25h 40m

2 stops

9:50 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

28h 30m

1 stop

R11 287Etihad Airways

Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24

13:00 - 16:15

CPT

KUL

21h 15m

1 stop

21:00 - 11:30

KUL

CPT

20h 30m

1 stop

R12 320Qatar Airways

Mon, May 11 - Sat, May 30

13:00 - 21:25

CPT

KUL

26h 25m

1 stop

19:00 - 11:30

KUL

CPT

22h 30m

1 stop

R12 336Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 26

18:40 - 21:50

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KUL

21h 10m

1 stop

2:00 - 16:35

KUL

DUR

20h 35m

1 stop

R15 233Emirates

Mon, Apr 20 - Sun, Apr 26

19:50 - 13:10

JNB

SZB

35h 20m

1 stop

14:00 - 18:35

SZB

JNB

34h 35m

1 stop

R15 949Singapore Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 8

13:45 - 13:10

JNB

SZB

17h 25m

1 stop

14:00 - 6:10

SZB

JNB

22h 10m

1 stop

R16 482Singapore Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

18:40 - 8:35

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KUL

31h 55m

1 stop

2:00 - 19:50

KUL

DUR

23h 50m

2 stops

R19 312Emirates

Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 29

Singapore Airlines flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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Aug 5

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 00m

1 stop

KUL15:50Kuala Lumpur Intl

Aug 17

KUL8:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

15h 40m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 903

Singapore Airlines

Mar 17

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 15m

1 stop

KUL18:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mar 31

KUL11:35Kuala Lumpur Intl

13h 00m

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JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 751

Singapore Airlines

May 2

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 20m

1 stop

SZB13:10Kuala Lumpur Subang

May 8

SZB14:00Kuala Lumpur Subang

34h 35m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 949

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Apr 16

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 40m

2 stops

KUL17:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

Apr 23

KUL23:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 50m

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JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 671

Ethiopian Air

May 7

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 40m

2 stops

KUL17:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

May 14

KUL23:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 50m

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JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 855

Ethiopian Air

Apr 16

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 40m

2 stops

KUL17:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

Apr 26

KUL23:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 50m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 888

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14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

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23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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14:30-17:10

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Kuala Lumpur Intl

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23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R10 855

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:50-17:40

2 stops25h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 3/6

9:50-8:20

1 stop28h 30m

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JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:50-17:30

2 stops25h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 24/4

9:50-8:20

1 stop28h 30m

R11 287

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:00-16:15

1 stop21h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

21:00-11:30

1 stop20h 30m

R12 320

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

13:00-21:25

1 stop26h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 26/4

19:00-11:30

1 stop22h 30m

R12 336

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 20/4

18:40-21:50

1 stop21h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 26/4

2:00-16:35

1 stop20h 35m

R15 233

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

19:50-13:10

1 stop35h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 8/5

14:00-18:35

1 stop34h 35m

R15 949

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JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

13:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 14/5

14:00-6:10

1 stop22h 10m

R16 482

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 23/4

18:40-8:35

1 stop31h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 29/4

2:00-19:50

2 stops23h 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 February, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R12 087.

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 879 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 336 on momondo.

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As of March 2026, 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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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R7 664	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 970 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 788	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 249 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 643	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 472 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	PriceFrom R10 773	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0 0 reviews	Search Air Mauritius flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 120	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 744 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 523	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 425 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R12 034	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 202 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 147	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 540 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Air China	PriceFrom R13 063	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 141 reviews	Search Air China flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom R14 454	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 293 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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