How long is the flight from South Africa to Malaysia?

On average, it takes 15h 10m 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 20h 35m.

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 45% 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.

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

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

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 December 2025, 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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13:45 - 20:40

JNB

KUL

24h 55m1 stop

19:55 - 8:40

KUL

JNB

18h 45m1 stop

R11 823Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

13:45 - 20:40

JNB

KUL

24h 55m1 stop

21:15 - 15:35

KUL

JNB

24h 20m1 stop

R11 840Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

19:55 - 19:40

JNB

KUL

17h 45m1 stop

10:30 - 18:35

KUL

JNB

14h 05m1 stop

R12 142Singapore Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6

13:50 - 17:15

CPT

KUL

21h 25m2 stops

23:05 - 13:45

KUL

CPT

20h 40m2 stops

R12 192Ethiopian Air

Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19

9:50 - 8:05

JNB

KUL

16h 15m1 stop

21:40 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

16h 40m1 stop

R12 376Etihad Airways

Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7

9:50 - 19:50

JNB

KUL

28h 00m1 stop

21:55 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

16h 25m1 stop

R12 594Etihad Airways

Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14

19:55 - 19:40

JNB

KUL

17h 45m1 stop

9:00 - 18:35

KUL

JNB

15h 35m1 stop

R12 895Singapore Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

14:35 - 17:10

CPT

KUL

20h 35m2 stops

23:15 - 13:00

KUL

CPT

19h 45m2 stops

R13 933Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 1 - Fri, Apr 10

18:40 - 21:50

DUR

KUL

21h 10m1 stop

2:15 - 16:35

KUL

DUR

20h 20m1 stop

R15 357Emirates

Tue, Jun 9 - Sat, Jun 20

7:00 - 14:25

PLZ

KUL

25h 25m2 stops

19:10 - 15:05

KUL

PLZ

25h 55m2 stops

R21 403Emirates

Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 12

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

21h 25m

2 stops

KUL17:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

Feb 19

KUL23:05Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 40m

2 stops

CPT13:45Cape Town Intl

R12 192

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 1

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

20h 35m

2 stops

KUL17:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

Apr 10

KUL23:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 45m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R13 933

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 30

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

2 stops

KUL17:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

Feb 6

KUL23:05Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 00m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 737

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Etihad Airways

Jan 31

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 15m

1 stop

KUL8:05Kuala Lumpur Intl

Feb 7

KUL21:40Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 40m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 376

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Etihad Airways

Jun 10

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m

1 stop

KUL19:50Kuala Lumpur Intl

Jun 14

KUL21:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 594

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Jun 10

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 20m

1 stop

KUL8:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

Jun 14

KUL9:35Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 45m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 610

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JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

13:45-20:40

1 stop24h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

19:55-8:40

1 stop18h 45m

R11 823

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

13:45-20:40

1 stop24h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/2

21:15-15:35

1 stop24h 20m

R11 840

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:55-19:40

1 stop17h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 6/2

10:30-18:35

1 stop14h 05m

R12 142

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

13:50-17:15

2 stops21h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 19/2

23:05-13:45

2 stops20h 40m

R12 192

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

9:50-8:05

1 stop16h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 7/2

21:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

R12 376

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 14/6

21:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R12 594

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:55-19:40

1 stop17h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/2

9:00-18:35

1 stop15h 35m

R12 895

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

14:35-17:10

2 stops20h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/4

23:15-13:00

2 stops19h 45m

R13 933

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 9/6

18:40-21:50

1 stop21h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 20/6

2:15-16:35

1 stop20h 20m

R15 357

Port ElizabethKuala Lumpur

PLZ - KUL

PLZKUL

Port Elizabeth

Wed 10/6

7:00-14:25

2 stops25h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 14/6

19:10-15:05

2 stops25h 55m

R21 403

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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 924. 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 991.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Malaysia?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Malaysia. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R12 312. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R12 764.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Malaysia?

Flying to Malaysia from South Africa in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R12 553 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Malaysia, so prices are often more expensive at around R13 709 per ticket.

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 891 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 689 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.
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As of December 2025, 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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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 846	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 103 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 335	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 1 414 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	PriceFrom R10 492	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0 0 reviews	Search Air Mauritius flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R10 674	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 912 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 146	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 686 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 616	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 334 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R12 112	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 095 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 120	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 440 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Air China	PriceFrom R13 141	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 129 reviews	Search Air China flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom R14 540	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 282 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Malaysia flights?

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Malaysia flight.

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

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

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from South Africa to Malaysia?

Can I find flights from South Africa to Malaysia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from South Africa to Malaysia?

I’m not ready to book a flight from South Africa to Malaysia right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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