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

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

Which airlines fly to Malaysia?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malaysia from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Malaysia. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Malaysia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Malaysia?

On average, it takes 14h to fly from South Africa to Malaysia if you fly out of Johannesburg (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Malaysia). If you’re flying out of Cape Town and into Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 19h 45m.

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

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

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

As of February 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Malaysia.

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

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 Malaysia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Malaysia?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Malaysia 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 Malaysia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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14:30 - 17:15

JNB

KUL

20h 45m

2 stops

23:15 - 13:05

KUL

JNB

19h 50m

2 stops

R10 910Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 26 - Thu, Apr 2

14:30 - 17:15

JNB

KUL

20h 45m

2 stops

23:05 - 13:05

KUL

JNB

20h 00m

2 stops

R10 973Ethiopian Air

Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13

14:30 - 17:15

JNB

KUL

20h 45m

2 stops

23:05 - 13:05

KUL

JNB

20h 00m

2 stops

R10 989Ethiopian Air

Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13

12:45 - 14:40

JNB

KUL

19h 55m

1 stop

10:15 - 3:55

KUL

JNB

23h 40m

1 stop

R11 101Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5

13:45 - 20:40

JNB

KUL

24h 55m

1 stop

2:40 - 16:00

KUL

JNB

19h 20m

1 stop

R11 133Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10

12:45 - 20:40

JNB

KUL

25h 55m

1 stop

2:40 - 16:00

KUL

JNB

19h 20m

1 stop

R11 165Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10

19:50 - 15:50

JNB

KUL

14h 00m

1 stop

8:55 - 18:35

KUL

JNB

15h 40m

1 stop

R11 228Singapore Airlines

Fri, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 20

14:45 - 7:20

DUR

KUL

34h 35m

2 stops

5:30 - 13:15

KUL

DUR

37h 45m

2 stops

R13 745Turkish Airlines

Fri, May 15 - Thu, May 21

19:10 - 21:55

DUR

KUL

20h 45m

1 stop

18:25 - 17:10

KUL

DUR

28h 45m

1 stop

R14 700Emirates

Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 23

13:45 - 13:10

JNB

SZB

17h 25m

1 stop

14:00 - 6:10

SZB

JNB

22h 10m

1 stop

R15 974Singapore Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Malaysia

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Turkish Airlines

May 11

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

33h 35m

1 stop

KUL8:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

May 30

KUL5:30Kuala Lumpur Intl

36h 20m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R13 362

Turkish Airlines

Apr 3

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

33h 35m

1 stop

KUL8:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

Apr 15

KUL23:25Kuala Lumpur Intl

42h 25m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R13 681

Turkish Airlines

May 15

DUR14:45Durban King Shaka Intl

34h 35m

2 stops

KUL7:20Kuala Lumpur Intl

May 21

KUL5:30Kuala Lumpur Intl

37h 45m

2 stops

DUR13:15Durban King Shaka Intl

R13 745

Singapore Airlines flights from South Africa to Malaysia

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Singapore Airlines

Jun 12

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 00m

1 stop

KUL15:50Kuala Lumpur Intl

Jun 20

KUL8:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

15h 40m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 228

Singapore Airlines

Aug 1

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 25m

1 stop

KUL17:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

Aug 7

KUL11:00Kuala Lumpur Intl

13h 35m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 200

Singapore Airlines

Mar 3

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 45m

1 stop

KUL19:40Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mar 25

KUL9:00Kuala Lumpur Intl

15h 35m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 566

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2 stops20h 45m

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JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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2 stops20h 45m

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2 stops20h 00m

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JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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1 stop19h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

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1 stop23h 40m

R11 101

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

13:45-20:40

1 stop24h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/3

2:40-16:00

1 stop19h 20m

R11 133

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

12:45-20:40

1 stop25h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/3

2:40-16:00

1 stop19h 20m

R11 165

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

19:50-15:50

1 stop14h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 20/6

8:55-18:35

1 stop15h 40m

R11 228

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 15/5

14:45-7:20

2 stops34h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 21/5

5:30-13:15

2 stops37h 45m

R13 745

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/3

19:10-21:55

1 stop20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/3

18:25-17:10

1 stop28h 45m

R14 700

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

R15 974

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia from South Africa, with most prices found around R11 276. If you don’t want to visit Malaysia in March, then you should wait until May to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 483.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Malaysia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Malaysia from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Malaysia for around R12 281 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Malaysia from South Africa for as low as R11 212 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Malaysia?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Malaysia were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Malaysia?
As of February 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Malaysia.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Malaysia?
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 Malaysia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Malaysia?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Malaysia 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 Malaysia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Malaysia

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R7 291	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 958 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 364	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 211 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	PriceFrom R9 938	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0 0 reviews	Search Air Mauritius flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 112	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 452 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 628	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 083	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 393 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R11 517	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 161 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 617	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 513 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Air China	PriceFrom R12 497	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 139 reviews	Search Air China flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom R12 572	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 293 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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