Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg from RM 1,637

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — JNB
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg are usually found in March or February, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Best flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 December 2025.

Mon 19/117:50KUL - JNB
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/211:00JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/12RM 2,486
Sat 31/101:25KUL - JNB
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Thu 5/213:25JNB - KUL
1 stop19h 20mEmirates
Deal found 24/12RM 2,874
Mon 2/317:50KUL - JNB
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/311:00JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/12RM 2,608
Wed 27/502:00KUL - JNB
1 stop38h 15mEmirates
Sun 7/622:20JNB - KUL
1 stop17h 30mEmirates
Deal found 25/12RM 2,882
Mon 25/510:20KUL - JNB
1 stop16h 15mEmirates
Mon 1/613:30JNB - KUL
1 stop26h 20mEmirates
Deal found 24/12RM 2,886
Sun 1/217:50KUL - JNB
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/211:00JNB - KUL
1 stop19h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/12RM 2,899
Sun 22/218:25KUL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mEmirates
Wed 25/218:50JNB - KUL
1 stop37h 55mEmirates
Deal found 25/12RM 2,886

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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 26 December 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 2,482

One-way from

RM 1,637

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 3,614
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 9/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 10m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (RM 1,316 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 256 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Kuala Lumpur

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Return

Price

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 19/1

17:50-07:25

1 stop19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

11:00-20:35

1 stop27h 35m

RM 2,486

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/3

17:50-07:25

1 stop19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

11:00-20:35

1 stop27h 35m

RM 2,608

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 31/1

01:25-20:35

1 stop25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

13:25-14:45

1 stop19h 20m

RM 2,874

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 27/5

02:00-10:15

1 stop38h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

22:20-21:50

1 stop17h 30m

RM 2,882

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 25/5

10:20-20:35

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

13:30-21:50

1 stop26h 20m

RM 2,886

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 22/2

18:25-20:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

18:50-14:45

1 stop37h 55m

RM 2,886

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 1/2

17:50-07:25

1 stop19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

11:00-12:50

1 stop19h 50m

RM 2,899

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 8/2

21:40-08:20

1 stop16h 40m

RM 1,710

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/2

21:40-08:20

1 stop16h 40m

RM 1,710

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 8/2

21:05-19:40

3 stops52h 35m

RM 1,746

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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 19 December 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 54 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 Johannesburg?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg (average of RM 2,244). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,818). 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.

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 26 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg?

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 26 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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  • How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg?

    A quick flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg can take about 19h 35m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 2,608. The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg is about 8496 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at RM 2,434. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at RM 2,495 and RM 2,498, respectively. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg for 20% 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 1,424 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 Qatar Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from RM 1,501 and RM 1,702, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg (average of RM 2,244). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,818). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

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Ethiopian AirCheapestRM 2,436AverageRM 2,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestRM 2,495AverageRM 2,937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestRM 2,498AverageRM 2,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestRM 2,609AverageRM 3,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestRM 2,660AverageRM 2,915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 3,154AverageRM 3,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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