How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg?

A quick flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg can take about 36h. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 2,877. The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg is about 8496 km. Find deals

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 2,546. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at RM 2,611 and RM 2,708, respectively. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

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 Cathay Pacific. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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?

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RM 1,513+ Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

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Wed 29/1021:40KUL - JNB

1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways

Fri 14/1109:50JNB - KUL

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/10RM 2,480

Thu 4/1223:05KUL - JNB

2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 11/1214:30JNB - KUL

2 stops20h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/10RM 2,831

Tue 21/1019:10KUL - JNB

1 stop31h 40mEmirates

Thu 27/1110:25JNB - KUL

1 stop29h 30mEmirates

Deal found 20/10RM 2,903

Tue 28/1001:25KUL - JNB

1 stop34h 10mEmirates

Fri 14/1113:25JNB - KUL

1 stop19h 20mEmirates

Deal found 20/10RM 3,067

Wed 3/1210:15KUL - JNB

1 stop25h 20mEmirates

Wed 17/1218:50JNB - KUL

1 stop21h 05mEmirates

Deal found 21/10RM 3,232

Wed 29/1021:55KUL - JNB

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1113:45JNB - KUL

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 3,355

Thu 4/1210:15KUL - JNB

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1213:45JNB - KUL

2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 3,562

Sat 6/1209:35KUL - JNB

1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways

Sat 13/1209:50JNB - KUL

1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/10RM 3,722

Tue 28/1001:20KUL - JNB

2 stops37h 00mChina Eastern

Fri 14/1109:50JNB - KUL

2 stops32h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/10RM 3,739

Tue 21/1016:50KUL - JNB

2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1113:45JNB - KUL

1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 3,912

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Tue 7/410:15KUL - JNB

1 stop36h 00mEmirates

Tue 5/510:05JNB - KUL

1 stop16h 35mEmirates

Deal found 20/10RM 2,877

Tue 7/420:55KUL - JNB

2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/517:00JNB - KUL

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 3,473

Mon 6/402:55KUL - JNB

1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways

Tue 5/509:25JNB - KUL

3 stops23h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/10RM 3,680

Mon 23/310:15KUL - JNB

1 stop16h 20mEmirates

Fri 27/310:25JNB - KUL

1 stop16h 05mEmirates

Deal found 19/10RM 2,970

Thu 4/1210:15KUL - JNB

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1213:45JNB - KUL

2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 3,562

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Tue 21/1019:10KUL - JNB

1 stop31h 40mEmirates

Thu 27/1110:25JNB - KUL

1 stop29h 30mEmirates

Deal found 20/10RM 2,903

Tue 21/1016:50KUL - JNB

2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1113:45JNB - KUL

1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 3,912

Tue 21/1020:20KUL - JNB

1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways

Wed 26/1103:10JNB - KUL

2 stops29h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/10RM 4,969

Tue 28/1001:25KUL - JNB

1 stop34h 10mEmirates

Fri 14/1113:25JNB - KUL

1 stop19h 20mEmirates

Deal found 20/10RM 3,067

Tue 28/1001:20KUL - JNB

2 stops37h 00mChina Eastern

Fri 14/1109:50JNB - KUL

2 stops32h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/10RM 3,739

Wed 29/1021:40KUL - JNB

1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways

Fri 14/1109:50JNB - KUL

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/10RM 2,480

Wed 29/1021:55KUL - JNB

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1113:45JNB - KUL

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 3,355

Wed 29/1018:45KUL - JNB

3 stops42h 55mAir China

Fri 14/1110:10JNB - KUL

2 stops30h 50mAir China

Deal found 20/10RM 5,649

One-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
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Thu 4/1221:40KUL - JNB

1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/10RM 1,513

Fri 31/1010:15KUL - JNB

1 stop35h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/10RM 1,758

Thu 4/1217:55KUL - JNB

2 stops27h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/10RM 1,859

Wed 3/1201:20KUL - JNB

2 stops37h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/10RM 2,100

Thu 30/1001:25KUL - JNB

1 stop34h 10mEmirates

Deal found 20/10RM 2,231

Thu 4/1213:35KUL - JNB

3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 2,501

Wed 7/119:25KUL - JNB

2 stops38h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/10RM 2,827

Tue 6/109:25KUL - JNB

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10RM 3,287

Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

Round-trip from	RM 2,831
One-way from	RM 1,513
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	RM 2,966

Ethiopian Air
4/12-11/12
4 total stops
40h 45m total
Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

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Etihad Airways
4/12
1 total stop
16h 40m total
Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (RM 1,347 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 272 potential savings vs. average return price).

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KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 7/4

10:15-16:15

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

10:05-08:40

1 stop16h 35m

RM 2,877

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/3

10:15-20:35

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

10:25-08:30

1 stop16h 05m

RM 2,970

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 7/4

20:55-10:55

2 stops20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

17:00-19:50

2 stops20h 50m

RM 3,473

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 4/12

10:15-03:55

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

13:45-11:50

2 stops40h 05m

RM 3,562

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 6/4

02:55-16:10

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

09:25-15:10

3 stops23h 45m

RM 3,680

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 4/12

21:40-08:20

1 stop16h 40m

RM 1,513

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 31/10

10:15-15:35

1 stop35h 20m

RM 1,758

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 4/12

13:35-15:50

3 stops32h 15m

RM 2,501

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 7/1

19:25-03:55

2 stops38h 30m

RM 2,827

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 6/1

09:25-13:15

2 stops33h 50m

RM 3,287

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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 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg (average of RM 2,556). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,936). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,381 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,381 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,381 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,384 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,381 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,034 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,381 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,653 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,381 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,282 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,381 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

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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 36h. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 2,877. The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg is about 8496 km.
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 2,546. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at RM 2,611 and RM 2,708, respectively. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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 2,556). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,936). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestRM 2,546	AverageRM 2,852	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestRM 2,611	AverageRM 3,038	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestRM 2,708	AverageRM 2,944	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestRM 2,764	AverageRM 3,442	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestRM 2,787	AverageRM 3,046	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestRM 3,276	AverageRM 3,748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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