How long does it take to fly to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Flight times from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport vary, but if you’re flying out of Johannesburg and flying into Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 16h 35m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is flying from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, which will take roughly 19h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

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

Which airlines fly to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport 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 Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of April 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

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

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 South Africa to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:50 - 8:25

JNB

KUL

16h 35m

1 stop

10:10 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

28h 10m

2 stops

R11 256Etihad Airways

Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27

9:50 - 8:25

JNB

KUL

16h 35m

1 stop

21:55 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

16h 25m

1 stop

R11 436Etihad Airways

Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14

9:50 - 19:45

JNB

KUL

27h 55m

1 stop

9:50 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

28h 30m

1 stop

R11 452Etihad Airways

Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27

12:40 - 14:45

JNB

KUL

20h 05m

1 stop

9:30 - 4:00

KUL

JNB

24h 30m

1 stop

R11 485Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15

14:45 - 14:45

JNB

KUL

18h 00m

1 stop

9:30 - 4:00

KUL

JNB

24h 30m

1 stop

R11 501Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15

12:40 - 15:25

JNB

KUL

20h 45m

1 stop

21:00 - 9:00

KUL

JNB

18h 00m

1 stop

R11 517Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15

9:50 - 8:25

JNB

KUL

16h 35m

1 stop

9:50 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

28h 30m

1 stop

R11 599Etihad Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Sep 30

19:30 - 21:40

CPT

KUL

20h 10m

1 stop

19:40 - 12:55

KUL

CPT

23h 15m

1 stop

R11 861Qatar Airways

Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4

19:30 - 21:40

CPT

KUL

20h 10m

1 stop

19:40 - 12:55

KUL

CPT

23h 15m

1 stop

R11 877Qatar Airways

Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8

8:05 - 21:40

PLZ

KUL

31h 35m

2 stops

10:10 - 15:05

KUL

PLZ

34h 55m

2 stops

R15 133Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 1

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

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Etihad Airways

Jun 20

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 35m

1 stop

KUL8:25Kuala Lumpur Intl

Jun 27

KUL10:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 10m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 256

Etihad Airways

Jul 8

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 35m

1 stop

KUL8:25Kuala Lumpur Intl

Jul 14

KUL21:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 436

Etihad Airways

Jun 20

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 55m

1 stop

KUL19:45Kuala Lumpur Intl

Jun 27

KUL9:50Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 452

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Apr 29

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 05m

1 stop

KUL15:45Kuala Lumpur Intl

May 7

KUL19:40Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 485

Qatar Airways

Sept 9

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 00m

1 stop

KUL14:45Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sept 15

KUL9:30Kuala Lumpur Intl

24h 30m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 501

Qatar Airways

Sept 9

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

KUL15:25Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sept 15

KUL21:00Kuala Lumpur Intl

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 517

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10:10-8:20

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Wed 8/7

9:50-8:25

1 stop16h 35m

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21:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

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9:50-19:45

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9:50-8:20

1 stop28h 30m

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

12:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

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9:30-4:00

1 stop24h 30m

R11 485

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

14:45-14:45

1 stop18h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

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9:30-4:00

1 stop24h 30m

R11 501

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

12:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

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21:00-9:00

1 stop18h 00m

R11 517

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

9:50-8:25

1 stop16h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 30/9

9:50-8:20

1 stop28h 30m

R11 599

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

19:30-21:40

1 stop20h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 4/6

19:40-12:55

1 stop23h 15m

R11 861

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

19:30-21:40

1 stop20h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 8/5

19:40-12:55

1 stop23h 15m

R11 877

Port ElizabethKuala Lumpur

PLZ - KUL

PLZKUL

Port Elizabeth

Mon 25/5

8:05-21:40

2 stops31h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 1/6

10:10-15:05

2 stops34h 55m

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

If you’re not able to fly to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in May, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport during February average around R11 894.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport for around R12 706 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 Intl Airport from South Africa for as low as R12 025 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport takes 16h 35m

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As of April 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?
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 South Africa to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R6 463	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 001 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 618	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 305 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom R9 849	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 305 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	PriceFrom R10 587	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0 0 reviews	Search Air Mauritius flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 858	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 495 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 944	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 130	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 428 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R11 826	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 275 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	PriceFrom R12 837	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 146 reviews	Search Air China flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 687	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 559 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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