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RM 251+ Cheap flights from South Africa

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JNB — KUL
13 Mar — 20 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from South Africa

Discover essential information about flights departing from South Africa, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the South Africa airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 11 February 2026.

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RM 273 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 105 or less
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Cheapest flights from South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 February 2026.

Thu 26/314:30
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops20h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 2/423:15
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2RM 2,682
Mon 9/314:30
JNB
-
KUL
2 stops20h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/323:05
KUL
-
JNB
2 stops20h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2RM 2,698
Thu 26/212:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/310:15
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/2RM 2,729
Wed 4/313:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/302:40
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2RM 2,737
Fri 12/619:50
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop14h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 20/608:55
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/2RM 2,761
Thu 7/514:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/502:05
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2RM 2,804
Fri 24/414:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/519:00
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2RM 2,812
Wed 1/414:45
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 8/420:20
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/2RM 2,816
Mon 11/515:25
CPT
-
KUL
2 stops19h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 30/523:15
KUL
-
CPT
2 stops19h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2RM 2,839
Mon 11/513:00
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 30/519:00
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/2RM 2,910
Sun 8/312:25
DUR
-
KUL
2 stops26h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/319:55
KUL
-
DUR
2 stops21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/2RM 2,914
Mon 16/312:35
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 19/310:15
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop37h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/2RM 2,921

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Find flights departing from South Africa that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 11 February 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches

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Kuala Lumpur Intl

Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

14:45-16:15

1 stop19h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 4/5

19:00-16:10

1 stop27h 10m

RM 2,812

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

15:25-17:10

2 stops19h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

23:15-13:00

2 stops19h 45m

RM 2,839

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

14:30-17:15

2 stops20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/4

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

RM 2,855

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

08:20-17:10

2 stops26h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

RM 2,867

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

13:45-07:55

1 stop36h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 31/3

20:20-15:20

1 stop25h 00m

RM 2,890

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:00-14:45

1 stop19h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

19:00-11:30

1 stop22h 30m

RM 2,910

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/3

12:25-20:40

2 stops26h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/3

19:55-10:55

2 stops21h 00m

RM 2,914

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 19/3

10:15-17:25

1 stop37h 10m

RM 2,921

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

13:10-10:20

1 stop15h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 13/3

12:50-11:25

1 stop28h 35m

RM 2,933

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

19:00-20:40

1 stop19h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 18/3

02:40-17:30

1 stop20h 50m

RM 2,933

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of RM 1,801). Flying from South Africa in December will prove the most costly (average of RM 2,914). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from South Africa?

When flying from South Africa check dates and pricing for the following: Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Kuala Lumpur.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From RM 2,690
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From RM 2,639
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From RM 2,810
Emirates
Emirates
From RM 1,727

What is the cheapest place to fly to from South Africa?

The cheapest city to fly to from South Africa is Durban King Shaka Intl, with prices starting at RM 105. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From RM 105
Bloemfontein Intl
Bloemfontein Intl
From RM 204
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From RM 220

Airline reviews for flights from South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from South Africa. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andQatar Airways from South Africa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,393 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

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.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from South Africa. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 11 February 2026.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from South Africa is March. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa?

    Cheapflights makes it easy to find flights from South Africa by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

  • Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa?

    Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from South Africa by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and we put them in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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