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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

Which airlines fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines 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 59% 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 16h 15m 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 05m.

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.

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As of November 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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9:50 - 10:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Phuket City

9:30 - 8:25KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 959Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

9:50 - 8:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:40 - 8:25KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 092Etihad Airways

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26

9:50 - 8:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:40 - 8:25KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 109Etihad Airways

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26

13:45 - 21:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:55 - 15:15KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 275Qatar Airways

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

20:20 - 21:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:55 - 3:55KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 359Qatar Airways

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

10:10 - 16:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 50m3 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Phuket City

9:30 - 8:25KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 425Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

10:10 - 18:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

26h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

3:05 - 7:40KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 35m1 stop Shenzhen

R13 625Air China

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 29

10:10 - 2:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

33h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

3:05 - 7:40KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 35m1 stop Shenzhen

R13 658Air China

Wed, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 24

14:25 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

14h 15m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

12:50 - 12:40KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 50m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

R14 240Air Mauritius

Sat, May 1 - Sun, May 23

14:25 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

14h 15m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

12:50 - 12:40KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 50m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

R14 240Air Mauritius

Mon, May 3 - Sun, May 23

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9:50 - 16:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

24h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Phuket City

9:30 - 8:25KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 793Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

10:10 - 16:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

24h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Phuket City

9:30 - 8:25KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 876Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

13:45 - 14:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:20 - 8:25KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 876Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

12:35 - 21:20CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

26h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:00 - 17:25KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 675Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

18:30 - 8:30CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

32h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

1:25 - 16:45KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 667Emirates

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Dec 15

18:30 - 8:30CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

32h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

1:25 - 16:45KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 684Emirates

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Dec 15

13:45 - 21:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 45m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Ho Chi Minh City Phnom Penh Techo Intl

13:30 - 8:40KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m2 stops Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R18 499Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

14:30 - 17:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi

2:30 - 15:15KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R26 734Malaysia Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17

10:10 - 17:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 05m3 stops Lusaka Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi

23:05 - 18:30KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m3 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole Lusaka

R29 845Ethiopian Air

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

10:10 - 17:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 05m3 stops Lusaka Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi

23:05 - 0:05KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m4 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole Lome Kinshasa N'djili

R38 329Ethiopian Air

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

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Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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Qatar Airways

Dec 1

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m

1 stop

KUL21:20Kuala Lumpur Intl

Dec 8

KUL19:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 20m

1 stop

JNB15:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 275

Qatar Airways

Dec 3

JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 00m

1 stop

KUL21:20Kuala Lumpur Intl

Dec 10

KUL19:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

38h 00m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 359

Qatar Airways

Nov 5

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

26h 45m

1 stop

KUL21:20Kuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 10

KUL2:00Kuala Lumpur Intl

21h 25m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R13 675

Air China flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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Air China

Dec 9

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m

1 stop

KUL2:05Kuala Lumpur Intl

Dec 24

KUL3:05Kuala Lumpur Intl

34h 35m

1 stop

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 658

Air China

Dec 10

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 45m

1 stop

KUL2:05Kuala Lumpur Intl

Dec 26

KUL3:05Kuala Lumpur Intl

34h 35m

1 stop

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 490

Air China

Dec 16

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 30m

1 stop

KUL18:40Kuala Lumpur Intl

Dec 22

KUL3:05Kuala Lumpur Intl

34h 35m

1 stop

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 773

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Mon 16/11

9:50-10:50

2 stops19h 00m

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Tue 12/1

9:50-8:10

1 stop16h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

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21:40-8:25

1 stop16h 45m

R13 092

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

9:50-8:10

1 stop16h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 26/1

21:40-8:25

1 stop16h 45m

R13 109

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

13:45-21:20

1 stop25h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 8/12

19:55-15:15

1 stop25h 20m

R13 275

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

20:20-21:20

1 stop19h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 10/12

19:55-3:55

1 stop38h 00m

R13 359

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

10:10-16:00

3 stops23h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/11

9:30-8:25

1 stop28h 55m

R13 425

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

10:10-18:40

1 stop26h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 29/12

3:05-7:40

1 stop34h 35m

R13 625

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

10:10-2:05

1 stop33h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 24/12

3:05-7:40

1 stop34h 35m

R13 658

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT Cape Town Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/5

14:25-10:40

1 stop14h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 23/5

12:50-12:40

1 stop29h 50m

R14 240

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT Cape Town Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/5

14:25-10:40

1 stop14h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 23/5

12:50-12:40

1 stop29h 50m

R14 240

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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 726.

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 R13 353 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 061 on momondo.

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Best price found	R7 137
Fastest flight time	16h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Kuala Lumpur from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R7 137. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 959.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur takes 16h 15m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying 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.
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As of November 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 R6 465	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 046 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R8 230	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 466 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	PriceFrom R10 779	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0 0 reviews	Search Air Mauritius flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 020	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 557 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R11 238	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 635 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom R11 556	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 168 reviews	Search Air China flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 666	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 659	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 687 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R15 466	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 537 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom R16 165	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 321 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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