How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg?

A quick flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg can take about 16h 40m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 2,587. 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 Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at RM 2,164. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at RM 2,366 and RM 2,490, respectively. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg for 30% 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 1,315 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Emirates. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from RM 1,462 and RM 1,464, respectively.

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, 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).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg are Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

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

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?

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

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Deal found 6/9RM 2,930

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Round-trip from	RM 2,587
One-way from	RM 1,665
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	RM 3,282

Etihad Airways
13/10-29/10
2 total stops
44h 45m total
Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

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28/9-31/12
1 total stop
30h 15m total
Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg (average of RM 2,813). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,832). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg flights typically cost between RM 3,088 and RM 3,557 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 2,587 on Etihad Airways (13 Oct–29 Oct).

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.

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8.2

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1,595 reviews

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Sanku,Jul 2026

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Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Singapore Airlines

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Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Emirates

8.1

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3,653 reviews

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1,595 reviews

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2.0

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Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

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1,595 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,733 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,595 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,533 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,595 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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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 16h 40m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 2,587. 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 Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at RM 2,164. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at RM 2,366 and RM 2,490, respectively. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg for 30% 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 1,315 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Emirates. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from RM 1,462 and RM 1,464, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg (average of RM 2,813). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,832). 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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Etihad Airways	CheapestRM 2,164	AverageRM 2,893	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestRM 2,366	AverageRM 3,100	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestRM 2,490	AverageRM 3,804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestRM 2,608	AverageRM 2,993	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestRM 2,649	AverageRM 3,158	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestRM 3,395	AverageRM 4,819	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg flights typically cost between RM 3,088 and RM 3,557 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 2,587 on Etihad Airways (13 Oct–29 Oct).

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.

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Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg flights typically cost between RM 3,088 and RM 3,557 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 2,587 on Etihad Airways (13 Oct–29 Oct).