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

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

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 55m.

Which airlines fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways 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 56% 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.

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As of September 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 - 8:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:40 - 8:20KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 861Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

9:45 - 19:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 8:20KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 975Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20

14:05 - 15:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:45 - 15:35KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 153Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

9:25 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:55 - 8:40KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 608Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26

23:35 - 10:10CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 35m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

12:50 - 21:50KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 00m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

R13 307Air Mauritius

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 16

23:35 - 10:10CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 35m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

12:50 - 21:50KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 00m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

R13 388Air Mauritius

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 16

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

26h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

13:20 - 7:40KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m1 stop Shenzhen

R13 859Air China

Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Jan 3

9:45 - 14:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

22h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

7:10 - 8:20KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m3 stops Singapore Changi Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 924Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20

8:25 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 50m2 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Doha Hamad Intl

9:50 - 8:20KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 941Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20

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

26h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

13:20 - 7:40KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m1 stop Shenzhen

R14 948Air China

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 18

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14:30 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi

23:15 - 14:10KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

R17 856Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29

14:30 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi

23:15 - 13:00KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

R17 856Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

15:10 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi

23:15 - 14:10KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

R18 035Malaysia Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

14:30 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi

23:15 - 14:10KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

R18 035Malaysia Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 3

7:20 - 21:15CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

31h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

19:35 - 22:10KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R18 116Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

13:15 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:20 - 10:15KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R18 880Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

7:20 - 14:00CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

24h 40m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19:55 - 22:10KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 15m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R19 253Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

13:15 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

27h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

10:30 - 18:05KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

61h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Dubai Intl

R19 286Emirates

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

13:15 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:20 - 17:30KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Doha Hamad Intl

R19 627Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

18:25 - 13:30CPT Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

37h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

20:20 - 18:05KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

R19 660Emirates

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

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Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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Etihad Airways

Oct 31

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 15m

1 stop

KUL8:05Kuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 7

KUL21:40Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 40m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 861

Etihad Airways

Oct 12

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m

1 stop

KUL19:45Kuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 20

KUL9:50Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 975

Etihad Airways

Oct 12

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m

1 stop

KUL19:45Kuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 20

KUL9:50Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 991

Air Mauritius flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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Air Mauritius

Oct 2

CPT23:35Cape Town Intl

28h 35m

1 stop

KUL10:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 16

KUL12:50Kuala Lumpur Intl

15h 00m

1 stop

CPT21:50Cape Town Intl

R13 307

Air Mauritius

Oct 2

CPT23:35Cape Town Intl

28h 35m

1 stop

KUL10:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 16

KUL12:50Kuala Lumpur Intl

15h 00m

1 stop

CPT21:50Cape Town Intl

R13 388

Air Mauritius

Oct 30

CPT23:35Cape Town Intl

28h 35m

1 stop

KUL10:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 6

KUL12:50Kuala Lumpur Intl

15h 00m

1 stop

CPT21:50Cape Town Intl

R13 453

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

9:50-8:05

1 stop16h 15m

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Sat 7/11

21:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

R11 861

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

9:45-19:45

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 20/10

9:50-8:20

1 stop28h 30m

R11 975

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

14:05-15:10

1 stop19h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 25/10

20:45-15:35

1 stop24h 50m

R12 153

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

9:25-8:15

1 stop16h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 26/1

19:55-8:40

1 stop18h 45m

R12 608

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT Cape Town Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

23:35-10:10

1 stop28h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 16/10

12:50-21:50

1 stop15h 00m

R13 307

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT Cape Town Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

23:35-10:10

1 stop28h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 16/10

12:50-21:50

1 stop15h 00m

R13 388

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

10:10-18:40

1 stop26h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 3/1

13:20-7:40

1 stop24h 20m

R13 859

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

9:45-14:10

2 stops22h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 20/10

7:10-8:20

3 stops31h 10m

R13 924

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

8:25-14:15

2 stops23h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 20/10

9:50-8:20

1 stop28h 30m

R13 940

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

10:10-18:40

1 stop26h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 18/12

13:20-7:40

1 stop24h 20m

R14 948

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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 413.

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 001 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 364 on momondo.

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Best price found	R6 304
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 R6 304. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 861.

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

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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 September 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 314	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 041 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R7 919	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 489 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R8 038	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 466 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	PriceFrom R10 528	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0 0 reviews	Search Air Mauritius flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R11 017	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 606 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 226	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 532 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 357	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 382	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 662 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Air China	PriceFrom R13 428	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 166 reviews	Search Air China flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom R15 788	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 318 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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