How long is the flight from South Africa to Malaysia?

On average, it takes 16h 15m 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 10m.

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

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish 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 58% 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.

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 July 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 - 8:25

JNB

KUL

16h 40m

1 stop

21:55 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

16h 25m

1 stop

R11 469Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15

9:45 - 8:25

JNB

KUL

16h 40m

1 stop

21:55 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

16h 25m

1 stop

R11 485Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15

20:25 - 19:45

JNB

KUL

17h 20m

1 stop

8:55 - 19:20

KUL

JNB

16h 25m

1 stop

R11 955Singapore Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

13:15 - 15:15

CPT

KUL

20h 00m

1 stop

19:20 - 17:30

KUL

CPT

28h 10m

1 stop

R12 847Qatar Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

12:35 - 13:55

CPT

KUL

19h 20m

1 stop

21:15 - 17:25

KUL

CPT

26h 10m

1 stop

R13 529Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

23:35 - 10:10

CPT

KUL

28h 35m

1 stop

12:50 - 21:50

KUL

CPT

15h 00m

1 stop

R14 064Air Mauritius

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23

23:35 - 10:10

CPT

KUL

28h 35m

1 stop

12:50 - 21:50

KUL

CPT

15h 00m

1 stop

R14 080Air Mauritius

Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 15

19:10 - 13:10

JNB

SZB

36h 00m

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16:50 - 16:15

SZB

JNB

29h 25m

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R16 724Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

9:45 - 22:00

JNB

SZB

30h 15m

3 stops

13:00 - 8:20

SZB

JNB

25h 20m

2 stops

R18 314Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 13

20:25 - 13:10

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SZB

34h 45m

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14:00 - 6:10

SZB

JNB

22h 10m

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R21 494Singapore Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

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Etihad Airways

Sept 9

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m

1 stop

KUL8:25Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sept 15

KUL21:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 469

Etihad Airways

Sept 9

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m

1 stop

KUL8:25Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sept 15

KUL21:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 485

Etihad Airways

Sept 9

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m

1 stop

KUL8:25Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sept 15

KUL21:55Kuala Lumpur Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 534

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Qatar Airways

Oct 8

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 05m

1 stop

KUL15:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 15

KUL19:20Kuala Lumpur Intl

38h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 020

Qatar Airways

Sept 6

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m

1 stop

KUL15:15Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sept 13

KUL21:50Kuala Lumpur Intl

17h 10m

1 stop

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 653

Qatar Airways

Sept 8

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

KUL20:40Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sept 17

KUL19:20Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 734

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9:45-8:25

1 stop16h 40m

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21:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R11 469

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:45-8:25

1 stop16h 40m

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1 stop16h 25m

R11 485

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JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

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1 stop16h 25m

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Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

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Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

13:15-15:15

1 stop20h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

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19:20-17:30

1 stop28h 10m

R12 847

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

12:35-13:55

1 stop19h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/11

21:15-17:25

1 stop26h 10m

R13 529

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/8

23:35-10:10

1 stop28h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

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1 stop15h 00m

R14 064

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/8

23:35-10:10

1 stop28h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 15/9

12:50-21:50

1 stop15h 00m

R14 080

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

19:10-13:10

3 stops36h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 14/9

16:50-16:15

2 stops29h 25m

R16 724

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

9:45-22:00

3 stops30h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sun 13/9

13:00-8:20

2 stops25h 20m

R18 314

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

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1 stop34h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

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1 stop22h 10m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Malaysia from South Africa, with most prices found around R5 775. If you don’t want to visit Malaysia in April, then you should wait until March to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R6 310.

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 653 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 020 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 July 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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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R6 304	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom R9 765	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 312 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	PriceFrom R10 497	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0 0 reviews	Search Air Mauritius flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 960	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 563 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R10 968	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 476 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 743 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 724	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 437 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R12 207	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 403 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	PriceFrom R12 728	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 158 reviews	Search Air China flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 919	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 605 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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