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

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

Which airlines fly to Malaysia?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways 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 53% 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 16h 35m 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 April 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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9:45 - 19:45

JNB

KUL

28h 00m

1 stop

10:10 - 8:15

KUL

JNB

28h 05m

2 stops

R11 304Etihad Airways

Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 14

9:45 - 19:45

JNB

KUL

28h 00m

1 stop

9:50 - 8:15

KUL

JNB

28h 25m

1 stop

R11 338Etihad Airways

Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 14

9:45 - 8:25

JNB

KUL

16h 40m

1 stop

9:50 - 8:15

KUL

JNB

28h 25m

1 stop

R11 526Etihad Airways

Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16

9:45 - 13:45

JNB

KUL

22h 00m

2 stops

16:05 - 8:15

KUL

JNB

22h 10m

2 stops

R11 799Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 14

14:45 - 16:15

JNB

KUL

19h 30m

1 stop

21:00 - 16:10

KUL

JNB

25h 10m

1 stop

R11 986Qatar Airways

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18

14:45 - 21:25

JNB

KUL

24h 40m

1 stop

19:00 - 8:50

KUL

JNB

19h 50m

1 stop

R12 020Qatar Airways

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

12:05 - 15:25

DUR

KUL

21h 20m

2 stops

12:50 - 10:35

KUL

DUR

27h 45m

3 stops

R15 652Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 29

18:40 - 21:50

DUR

KUL

21h 10m

1 stop

10:20 - 16:35

KUL

DUR

36h 15m

1 stop

R16 027Emirates

Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21

13:45 - 13:10

JNB

SZB

17h 25m

1 stop

14:00 - 6:10

SZB

JNB

22h 10m

1 stop

R18 926Singapore Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 17

13:45 - 13:10

JNB

SZB

17h 25m

1 stop

14:00 - 6:10

SZB

JNB

22h 10m

1 stop

R18 943Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 17

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Malaysia

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Qatar Airways

May 7

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 30m

1 stop

KUL16:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

May 14

KUL21:00Kuala Lumpur Intl

25h 10m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 986

Qatar Airways

May 7

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 40m

1 stop

KUL21:25Kuala Lumpur Intl

May 14

KUL19:00Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 020

Qatar Airways

May 7

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 45m

1 stop

KUL21:25Kuala Lumpur Intl

May 13

KUL2:05Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 037

Singapore Airlines flights from South Africa to Malaysia

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Singapore Airlines

Sept 8

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 45m

1 stop

KUL17:35Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sept 16

KUL8:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

15h 40m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 770

Singapore Airlines

Sept 8

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 00m

1 stop

KUL15:50Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sept 13

KUL22:00Kuala Lumpur Intl

26h 35m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 043

Singapore Airlines

Sept 8

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 00m

1 stop

KUL15:50Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sept 13

KUL22:00Kuala Lumpur Intl

26h 35m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 077

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JNB - KUL

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Fri 1/5

9:45-19:45

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

10:10-8:15

2 stops28h 05m

R11 304

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:45-19:45

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

9:50-8:15

1 stop28h 25m

R11 338

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

9:45-8:25

1 stop16h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

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9:50-8:15

1 stop28h 25m

R11 526

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

9:45-13:45

2 stops22h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

16:05-8:15

2 stops22h 10m

R11 799

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:45-16:15

1 stop19h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

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21:00-16:10

1 stop25h 10m

R11 986

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

14:45-21:25

1 stop24h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

19:00-8:50

1 stop19h 50m

R12 020

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 19/8

12:05-15:25

2 stops21h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 29/8

12:50-10:35

3 stops27h 45m

R15 652

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 14/5

18:40-21:50

1 stop21h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 21/5

10:20-16:35

1 stop36h 15m

R16 027

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

13:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 17/9

14:00-6:10

1 stop22h 10m

R18 926

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

13:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 17/9

14:00-6:10

1 stop22h 10m

R18 943

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia from South Africa, with most prices found around R12 361. If you don’t want to visit Malaysia in February, then you should wait until May to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 378.

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 R13 187 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 R12 600 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from South Africa to Malaysia takes 16h 35m

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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 April 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 R6 735	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 991 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R10 024	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 291 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom R10 264	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 303 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 875	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 484 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	PriceFrom R11 033	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0 0 reviews	Search Air Mauritius flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 395	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 721	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 432 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R12 325	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 234 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 955	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 550 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Air China	PriceFrom R13 378	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 144 reviews	Search Air China flights

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