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 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 35m. There are 9537 km between Kuala Lumpur and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

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

Flying on Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at RM 2,494. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at RM 2,661 and RM 3,121, respectively. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as RM 1,827. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town for a low price. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town?

Consider Emirates, Qatar Airways or Ethiopian Air when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town.

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

When flying from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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. 4 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.

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

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CPT

1 stop21h 15m

Qatar Airways

Wed 20/513:00

CPT

KUL

1 stop26h 25m

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Deal found 5/3RM 3,216

Thu 23/423:15

KUL

CPT

2 stops19h 45m

Ethiopian Air

Thu 30/413:50

CPT

KUL

2 stops21h 20m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 9/3RM 3,280

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CPT

1 stop21h 15m

Qatar Airways

Mon 27/413:00

CPT

KUL

1 stop20h 10m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 6/3RM 3,295

Sat 25/423:15

KUL

CPT

2 stops21h 20m

Ethiopian Air

Sat 2/515:25

CPT

KUL

2 stops19h 45m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 5/3RM 3,307

Fri 29/523:15

KUL

CPT

2 stops19h 45m

Ethiopian Air

Sat 6/613:50

CPT

KUL

2 stops21h 20m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 9/3RM 3,323

Sun 19/419:10

KUL

CPT

1 stop22h 20m

Emirates

Sun 26/418:25

CPT

KUL

1 stop21h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 5/3RM 3,367

Sun 12/423:15

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CPT

2 stops21h 20m

Ethiopian Air

Sat 16/515:25

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KUL

2 stops19h 45m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 9/3RM 3,371

Wed 22/402:00

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1 stop20h 40m

Emirates

Thu 30/413:15

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KUL

1 stop37h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 9/3RM 3,390

Thu 9/419:10

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1 stop22h 20m

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CPT

KUL

1 stop26h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 7/3RM 3,394

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Round-trip from	RM 3,216
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47h 40m total
Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

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RM 3,628

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23:05-11:30

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RM 3,779

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RM 1,810

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2 stops43h 10m

RM 2,155

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

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 3 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town (average of RM 2,487). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,541). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,471 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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8.2

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1,471 reviews

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1,471 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Emirates

8.1

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3,540 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

1,471 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,744 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,471 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

968 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,471 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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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. 4 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 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 35m. 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 Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at RM 2,494. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at RM 2,661 and RM 3,121, respectively. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as RM 1,827. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town for a low price.
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?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town (average of RM 2,487). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,541). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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