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Cheap flights from Malaysia to South Africa from RM 1,841

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 17/6. 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

Cheap flight deals from Malaysia to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Malaysia to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 2,972

One-way from

RM 1,841

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 3,113
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 8/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Malaysia to South Africa
17/6
  • 17/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Malaysia to South Africa
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 Malaysia to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Malaysia to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malaysia to South Africa. 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
Fri 30/513:10KUL - JNB
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 6/611:20JNB - KUL
1 stop26h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/4RM 3,034
Tue 9/923:15KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/1014:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/4RM 3,126
Mon 9/602:55KUL - JNB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 9/713:55JNB - KUL
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4RM 3,308
Thu 22/520:20KUL - CPT
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 30/513:00CPT - KUL
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4RM 3,325
Tue 13/502:00KUL - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEmirates
Wed 21/518:25CPT - KUL
1 stop32h 15mEmirates
Deal found 14/4RM 3,471
Fri 12/1221:05KUL - JNB
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/117:00JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4RM 3,520
Thu 29/523:15KUL - CPT
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/613:50CPT - KUL
2 stops21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/4RM 3,767
Mon 2/620:55KUL - CPT
3 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/623:30CPT - KUL
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4RM 3,780
Tue 5/812:50KUL - CPT
1 stop15h 00mAir Mauritius
Sun 10/823:35CPT - KUL
1 stop28h 40mAir Mauritius
Deal found 14/4RM 4,367
Sat 14/618:45KUL - JNB
3 stops42h 55mAir China
Wed 9/710:10JNB - KUL
2 stops30h 50mAir China
Deal found 14/4RM 5,008

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Departure

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

Fri 30/5

13:10-07:40

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

11:20-20:10

1 stop26h 50m

RM 3,034

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/9

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

RM 3,126

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 LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 22/5

20:20-10:50

1 stop20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/5

13:00-15:10

1 stop20h 10m

RM 3,325

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 13/5

02:00-16:50

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

18:25-08:40

1 stop32h 15m

RM 3,471

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 LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 29/5

23:15-13:45

2 stops20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

13:50-17:10

2 stops21h 20m

RM 3,767

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/6

20:55-13:40

3 stops22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

23:30-19:50

2 stops38h 20m

RM 3,780

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Malaysia to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Malaysia to South Africa

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MY to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Malaysia to South Africa. 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.

When flying from Malaysia to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Malaysia to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malaysia to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Malaysia to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as RM 2,133. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Malaysia to South Africa for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Malaysia to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestRM 2,673AverageRM 3,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestRM 2,840AverageRM 3,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestRM 2,928AverageRM 3,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestRM 2,932AverageRM 3,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestRM 2,940AverageRM 3,818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 3,143AverageRM 3,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 3,847AverageRM 5,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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