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Cheapest return flight
R11 763
Typical prices: R11 875-R16 020
Etihad Airways
Sat 10/11Sat 17/11
JNB - KUL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 349
Typical prices: R6 661-R9 914
Etihad Airways
Thu 1/11
JNB - KUL • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Kuala Lumpur

 
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Recent return flight deals to Kuala Lumpur

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 19:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
27h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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21:40 - 8:20KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R11 763Etihad Airways
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
16h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:40 - 8:20KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R11 779Etihad Airways
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 - 19:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
27h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 8:20KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 20m2 stops Krabi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R11 972Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 26
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 14:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
19:55 - 15:35KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 278Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 14:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
18h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 9:10KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 278Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 14:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 - 8:20KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 30m2 stops Krabi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 697Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 17
Air China Logo
10:10 - 18:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
26h 35m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
3:05 - 7:40KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 35m1 stop Shenzhen
R12 874Air China
Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Mar 15
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 17:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
21h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
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18:30 - 6:10KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
R13 438Singapore Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 17
Air China Logo
10:10 - 18:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
26h 35m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
3:05 - 7:40KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 35m1 stop Shenzhen
R13 632Air China
Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 9
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 13:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
17h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 - 19:20KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
R16 951Singapore Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Kuala Lumpur flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur with more confidence.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Kuala Lumpur at R13 019 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R14 486.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur with an average price of R12 020 return.
  • December (R15 888) and July (R15 436) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Night flights to Kuala Lumpur are the cheapest at R13 052 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R13 632.

When are flights to Kuala Lumpur the cheapest?

Flights to Kuala Lumpur are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 16% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Kuala Lumpur

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

R6 349
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

When to book flights to Kuala Lumpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kuala Lumpur based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Kuala Lumpur, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kuala Lumpur?

    Singapore Airlines operates the most flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur?

    Flights to Kuala Lumpur arrive at: Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

  • Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Kuala Lumpur can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Kuala Lumpur?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kuala Lumpur are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R11 763 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Kuala Lumpur is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Kuala Lumpur is around R11 875 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Kuala Lumpur?

    Last-minute fares to Kuala Lumpur – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 12% above the average return fare of R13 371.

Your guide to booking Kuala Lumpur flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Kuala Lumpur, aim to book around 8 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 16% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Kuala Lumpur, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R11 875 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Kuala Lumpur in February. Return fares historically average R12 020 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to R580 per return. Evening flights to Kuala Lumpur average R13 052 compared to R13 632 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Kuala Lumpur, a great place to start is Petronas Towers. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Kuala Lumpur

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kuala Lumpur? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1600 reviews
7,8Food
8,6Crew
8,3Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,1Entertainment
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Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

10,0 ExcellentPeter, Apr 2026
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Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Flight was delayed by baggage loading onto the plane. This was attributed to "inclement weather" (some moderate rain) which could be said to be beyond the airline's control, but the problematic part was that the plane was boarded and doors shut so that passengers sat in a cramped plane with rising temperature (full flight) for an hour. The airline was aware of the status of baggage loading, they could have deferred boarding to keep passengers comfortable.

Too many luggages for 1 passenger (4 bags) will make all the overhead luggage bins a challenge to fit them all. Some have oversized hand carry as in like back packer size bags shouldn’t be allowed as handcarry.

Good flight. Fiod was ready a bit late hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

A pc of cake or biscuit at least. The airport was like a maze need to take another bus to the main terminal to immigration.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. No entertainment on the 737-800NG. Somewhat squeezy.

Seating wasn’t good at all with not much leg space in between. Fortunately it was a relatively short flight. Otherwise we would have struggled a lot. On board meal was pretty ordinary. It is sad to see the overall quality of this once superb airline has dropped so low.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

The flight was nice and on time. The comfort can be slightly better in business class

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

I upgraded to first which was great and overall was a good experience. However, the service was a slight let down this time compared to what I would have expected from Emirates First. I ordered my meals and made a point to order the wine I wanted to have with the main course. The main course somehow came before my starter and I decided not to make a fuss of it and just asked for the wine so that I can enjoy it with the steak. It took quite a few minutes before the wrong wine came which I pointed out. At this point I decided to start eating as medium rare steak (the way I like it) was going to get cold . Few minutes later, a different crew came with the same incorrect wine and I had to send it back and waited another few minutes. Both crew came together few minutes later finally with the correct wine. By then I was more than half way through my steak which is rather unfortunate because the steak was good and and wine was good. Would have been perfect to enjoy them together . They were apologetic and when I mentioned that she had forgotten about my starter, she apologised and insisted that she will make it for me even if it’s just to try. They were nice about it all but so many mistakes for a rare experience in First was disappointing and this flight was paid for not miles redemption, even the upgrade.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

Service and food were good. I'm 6'3" and my knees hit the chair in front of me. The 3 hour flight was manageable but the 15 hour flight was torture. There is no comfortable position to sleep and I'm grateful the person in front of me did not lean their seat back.

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Good selection of drinks. Meet was fatty unfortunately on Qatar.

The flight was not on time in taking off and landing and it resulted in me missing the connection which qatar airways didn't take responsibility for and blamed it on me using manipulated flight landing and take off information. I will never fly qatar again

The first segment from Atlanta to Abu Dhabi was fantastic, but we got downgraded to a different aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. We were supposed to be on a flatbed business class when we booked it but just about one week before travel, we were changed to A321 Neo, which just has old-fashioned business class seats that recline but don’t go flat. While I fully understand that sometimes these changes have to be made for operational reasons, but I asked for some credit or compensation for that and I did not get any anywhere with that

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

I request kosha food all my flight but this flight didn’t imclude my kosha meal.

The legs room was not enough at all. The seats are not comfortable enough for long journey but other than that it was very good

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

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