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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg from RM 1,974

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — JNB
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg are usually found in March or February, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur (MY1) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 2,972

One-way from

RM 1,974

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 3,113
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 8/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
2/5
  • 2/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (RM 907 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 268 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Thu 8/502:00KUL - JNB
1 stop20h 15mEmirates
Sat 17/513:25JNB - KUL
1 stop26h 25mEmirates
Deal found 14/4RM 2,972
Sat 14/609:35KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 9/709:50JNB - KUL
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/4RM 3,003
Mon 7/713:10KUL - JNB
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 30/711:20JNB - KUL
1 stop26h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4RM 3,157
Mon 9/602:55KUL - JNB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 9/713:55JNB - KUL
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4RM 3,308
Fri 12/1221:05KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/117:00JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4RM 3,520
Tue 10/623:15KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/710:15JNB - KUL
3 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/4RM 4,593
Sat 14/618:45KUL - JNB
3 stops42h 55mAir China
Wed 9/710:10JNB - KUL
2 stops30h 50mAir China
Deal found 14/4RM 5,008
Thu 11/1223:05KUL - JNB
2 stops34h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 8/122:50JNB - KUL
2 stops36h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/4RM 5,555
Sun 14/1209:25KUL - JNB
2 stops27h 45mEgyptair
Sun 11/121:45JNB - KUL
2 stops40h 05mEgyptair
Deal found 14/4RM 6,015

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Return

Price

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 8/5

02:00-16:15

1 stop20h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

13:25-21:50

1 stop26h 25m

RM 2,972

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 14/6

09:35-08:20

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

09:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

RM 3,003

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 7/7

13:10-07:40

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

11:20-20:10

1 stop26h 50m

RM 3,157

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/6

02:55-16:10

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

13:55-15:10

1 stop19h 15m

RM 3,308

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/6

21:20-16:10

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

13:55-20:55

1 stop25h 00m

RM 3,537

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/6

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

10:15-17:10

3 stops24h 55m

RM 4,593

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 14/6

18:45-07:40

3 stops42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

10:10-23:00

2 stops30h 50m

RM 5,008

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 1/7

20:20-14:20

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

03:10-15:10

2 stops30h 00m

RM 6,730

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 12/7

21:40-07:10

2 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

21:45-08:10

2 stops28h 25m

RM 11,340

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 13/6

02:55-07:00

2 stops34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

21:15-14:45

2 stops35h 30m

RM 15,549

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Best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KUL to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 2% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at RM 2,972. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at RM 3,003 and RM 3,157, respectively. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg for 13% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg one-way?

    RM 2,234 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from RM 2,354 and RM 2,446, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

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Ethiopian AirCheapestRM 2,673AverageRM 3,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestRM 2,928AverageRM 3,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestRM 2,932AverageRM 3,843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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