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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur from RM 1,572

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — KUL
25 Mar — 1 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 February 2026.

Mon 11/513:50
CPT
-
KUL
2 stops21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 30/523:15
KUL
-
CPT
2 stops21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2RM 2,761
Mon 6/419:30
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 12/402:05
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/2RM 2,808
Tue 7/413:15
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 14/419:00
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/2RM 2,828
Tue 2/616:35
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/609:50
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop32h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2RM 2,847
Mon 11/513:00
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 30/519:00
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/2RM 2,871
Wed 8/413:15
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 15/419:00
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/2RM 2,941

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Round-trip from

RM 2,761

One-way from

RM 1,572

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

RM 2,898
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/5-30/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (RM 248 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 208 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

15:25-17:10

2 stops19h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

23:15-14:35

2 stops21h 20m

RM 2,777

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

15:25-17:10

2 stops19h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 22/5

23:15-14:35

2 stops21h 20m

RM 2,867

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:00-16:15

1 stop21h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

19:00-11:30

1 stop22h 30m

RM 2,890

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

16:35-08:10

1 stop33h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 29/4

09:50-11:50

1 stop32h 00m

RM 2,972

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

13:00-17:30

2 stops22h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/6

21:00-11:30

1 stop20h 30m

RM 3,327

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:00-14:45

1 stop19h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 29/4

17:50-11:30

2 stops47h 40m

RM 3,374

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

13:50-17:10

2 stops21h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/4

23:15-13:00

2 stops19h 45m

RM 3,647

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

19:30-22:30

2 stops45h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 13/4

17:50-17:20

2 stops53h 30m

RM 3,674

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

19:00-20:00

1 stop19h 00m

RM 1,572

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

13:50-19:35

2 stops47h 45m

RM 1,927

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Deals found on 23/2

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur (average of RM 1,794). Flying from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,003). 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 Kuala Lumpur

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur. 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 Kuala Lumpur. Reviews last updated 23 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
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Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Leticia,Sept 2025

SDK - KUL

I wasn't allowed to take my carry on on board. I was told it was too heavy at 16lbs
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Leticia,Sept 2025

SDK - KUL

I wasn't allowed to take my carry on on board. I was told it was too heavy at 16lbs

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kuala Lumpur from Cape Town Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Kuala Lumpur per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Cape Town airport to Kuala Lumpur. It is only a 15.6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur?

    For as low as RM 2,777, Ethiopian Air can have you in Kuala Lumpur from Cape Town in 19h 45m. The distance between Cape Town and Kuala Lumpur is about 9537 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as RM 2,980 on this airline. Qatar Airways is priced at 10% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur 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 Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur (average of RM 1,794). Flying from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,003). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestRM 2,980AverageRM 3,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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