How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg?

A quick flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg can take about 17h 15m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 3,054. The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg is about 8496 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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 2,115. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at RM 2,313 and RM 2,436, respectively. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

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

RM 1,285 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Emirates. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from RM 1,431 and RM 1,463, respectively. 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 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?

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Q: 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 3,401 and RM 2,680 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was RM 2,651 on Etihad Airways (15 Sept-22 Oct). Find deals

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Tue 15/921:55

KUL

JNB

1 stop16h 25m

Etihad Airways

Thu 22/1009:50

JNB

KUL

1 stop27h 55m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 23/5RM 2,651

Sun 21/621:55

KUL

JNB

1 stop16h 25m

Etihad Airways

Thu 20/809:50

JNB

KUL

1 stop27h 55m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 25/5RM 2,809

Tue 26/510:10

KUL

JNB

1 stop23h 50m

Qatar Airways

Wed 10/612:40

JNB

KUL

1 stop27h 00m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 21/5RM 2,892

Thu 18/609:30

KUL

JNB

1 stop24h 30m

Qatar Airways

Mon 20/712:40

JNB

KUL

1 stop26h 00m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 21/5RM 2,963

Thu 3/1209:35

KUL

JNB

1 stop28h 45m

Etihad Airways

Thu 31/1209:50

JNB

KUL

1 stop27h 45m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 21/5RM 2,967

Thu 11/610:10

KUL

JNB

1 stop23h 50m

Qatar Airways

Sat 18/712:40

JNB

KUL

1 stop26h 00m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 21/5RM 2,971

Mon 28/909:30

KUL

JNB

1 stop24h 30m

Qatar Airways

Thu 1/1014:45

JNB

KUL

1 stop35h 10m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 24/5RM 2,975

Thu 18/609:30

KUL

JNB

1 stop24h 30m

Qatar Airways

Sat 25/712:40

JNB

KUL

1 stop26h 00m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 25/5RM 2,983

Mon 8/610:10

KUL

JNB

1 stop23h 50m

Qatar Airways

Mon 20/712:40

JNB

KUL

1 stop26h 00m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 21/5RM 2,995

Sat 31/1021:40

KUL

JNB

1 stop16h 40m

Etihad Airways

Wed 4/1109:50

JNB

KUL

1 stop27h 45m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 22/5RM 3,050

Wed 17/610:20

KUL

JNB

1 stop16h 15m

Emirates

Wed 15/713:30

JNB

KUL

1 stop18h 55m

Emirates

Deal found 21/5RM 3,054

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Round-trip from	RM 2,651
One-way from	RM 1,683
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	RM 2,888

Etihad Airways
15/9-22/10
2 total stops
44h 20m total
Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

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19/6
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28h 30m total
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KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 28/9

09:30-04:00

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

14:45-07:55

1 stop35h 10m

RM 2,987

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 21/6

09:20-20:35

1 stop17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

19:10-21:50

1 stop20h 40m

RM 3,054

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 21/6

09:20-16:15

1 stop36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

19:10-08:35

1 stop31h 25m

RM 3,062

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KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 23/6

09:20-20:35

1 stop17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/7

22:20-21:50

1 stop17h 30m

RM 3,097

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 24/6

09:20-10:15

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

19:10-21:50

1 stop20h 40m

RM 3,097

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 20/7

02:15-16:15

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

22:20-14:25

1 stop34h 05m

RM 3,109

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 18/6

02:15-16:15

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

19:10-21:50

1 stop20h 40m

RM 3,168

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 7/8

02:15-16:15

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

10:05-14:25

1 stop22h 20m

RM 3,220

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/7

10:20-05:30

1 stop25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

22:20-14:25

1 stop34h 05m

RM 3,228

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/8

19:10-16:15

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

13:30-14:25

1 stop18h 55m

RM 3,326

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg (average of RM 1,699). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,765). 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?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

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Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,523 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,523 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

1,523 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,568 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,523 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,344 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,523 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,726 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,523 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,445 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,523 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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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 17h 15m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 3,054. 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 2,115. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at RM 2,313 and RM 2,436, respectively. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg for 28% 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 1,285 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Emirates. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from RM 1,431 and RM 1,463, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg (average of RM 1,699). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,765). 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 2,115	AverageRM 2,788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestRM 2,313	AverageRM 2,751	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestRM 2,436	AverageRM 3,013	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestRM 2,549	AverageRM 2,902	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestRM 2,589	AverageRM 2,944	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestRM 3,164	AverageRM 4,082	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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