Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town from RM 1,790

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CPT
26 Oct — 2 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur (MY1) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 26 September 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 3,377

One-way from

RM 1,790

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

RM 3,626
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 31/10-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town
16/11
  • 16/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 00m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 1,384 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 305 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 September 2025.

Fri 31/1023:05KUL - CPT
2 stops19h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/1115:25CPT - KUL
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/9RM 3,377
Sun 9/1102:40KUL - CPT
1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 17/1112:35CPT - KUL
1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/9RM 3,428
Mon 1/1218:25KUL - CPT
1 stop23h 15mEmirates
Mon 8/1213:40CPT - KUL
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Deal found 24/9RM 3,457
Sat 8/1101:25KUL - CPT
1 stop40h 15mEmirates
Sun 16/1113:40CPT - KUL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 24/9RM 3,504
Mon 10/1121:15KUL - CPT
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1112:20CPT - KUL
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/9RM 3,525
Thu 30/1001:25KUL - CPT
1 stop40h 15mEmirates
Sat 8/1113:40CPT - KUL
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Deal found 24/9RM 3,529
Fri 31/1001:25KUL - CPT
1 stop40h 15mEmirates
Mon 10/1118:30CPT - KUL
1 stop32h 00mEmirates
Deal found 24/9RM 3,533
Sat 8/1110:15KUL - CPT
1 stop37h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 15/1112:35CPT - KUL
1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/9RM 3,537
Sun 30/1118:25KUL - CPT
1 stop23h 15mEmirates
Sun 7/1218:30CPT - KUL
1 stop32h 00mEmirates
Deal found 24/9RM 3,558
Sun 30/1121:15KUL - CPT
1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 8/1209:00CPT - KUL
2 stops22h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/9RM 3,596
Fri 28/1101:25KUL - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEmirates
Sat 6/1218:30CPT - KUL
1 stop32h 00mEmirates
Deal found 24/9RM 3,609

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Kuala Lumpur

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Return

Price

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 31/10

23:05-13:00

2 stops19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

15:25-17:15

2 stops19h 50m

RM 3,377

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 1/12

18:25-11:40

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

13:40-08:30

1 stop36h 50m

RM 3,457

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 8/11

01:25-11:40

1 stop40h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

13:40-21:55

1 stop26h 15m

RM 3,504

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/11

21:15-23:35

2 stops32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

12:20-20:40

2 stops26h 20m

RM 3,525

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 30/10

01:25-11:40

1 stop40h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

13:40-08:30

1 stop36h 50m

RM 3,529

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 31/10

01:25-11:40

1 stop40h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

18:30-08:30

1 stop32h 00m

RM 3,533

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/11

10:15-16:45

1 stop36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

18:30-08:30

1 stop32h 00m

RM 3,558

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 30/11

18:25-11:40

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

18:30-08:30

1 stop32h 00m

RM 3,558

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/11

19:55-14:35

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

12:35-20:40

1 stop26h 05m

RM 3,651

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 17/11

21:40-21:50

2 stops30h 10m

RM 1,819

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 19 September 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 26 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 CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 26 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Kuala Lumpur?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town. 5 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Kuala Lumpur on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur per day.

  • How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air and Emirates fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town in about 19h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 20m. There are 9537 km between Kuala Lumpur and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at RM 2,852. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at RM 2,911 and RM 3,207, respectively. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town?

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Top 5 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestRM 2,852AverageRM 3,777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 2,911AverageRM 3,653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestRM 3,207AverageRM 3,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestRM 3,305AverageRM 3,722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 4,639AverageRM 5,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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