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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa from RM 1,639

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — JNB
30 May — 6 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2026.

Fri 26/609:50
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/709:50
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/4RM 2,642
Wed 10/610:10
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/612:40
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4RM 2,662
Mon 25/510:10
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/612:40
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop27h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4RM 2,717
Tue 9/610:10
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/620:55
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop36h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/4RM 2,733
Tue 12/502:00
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/512:40
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4RM 2,737
Mon 18/502:00
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/512:40
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop27h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/4RM 2,761
Mon 8/610:10
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/720:55
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop35h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4RM 2,769
Tue 28/410:10
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/512:40
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/4RM 2,776
Sun 10/502:00
KUL
-
JNB
1 stop38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/512:40
JNB
-
KUL
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/4RM 2,784
Wed 10/619:40
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/613:15
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4RM 3,254
Tue 19/519:40
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/619:30
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4RM 3,310
Fri 12/610:10
KUL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 19/613:15
CPT
-
KUL
1 stop19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4RM 3,369

Find flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kuala Lumpur to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 30 April 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 2,642

One-way from

RM 1,639

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 2,966
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 26/6-6/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 00m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 00m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (RM 267 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 203 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/6

10:10-04:00

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

12:40-15:10

1 stop20h 30m

RM 2,662

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 25/5

10:10-04:00

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

12:40-21:40

1 stop27h 00m

RM 2,717

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 15/6

10:10-04:00

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

12:40-22:55

2 stops28h 15m

RM 3,013

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 23/5

10:10-04:00

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

19:50-21:40

1 stop19h 50m

RM 3,029

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/6

10:10-04:00

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/6

12:40-13:25

2 stops42h 45m

RM 3,215
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/6

19:40-13:10

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

13:15-15:10

1 stop19h 55m

RM 3,254

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 26/6

09:30-09:00

1 stop29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

09:25-15:10

3 stops23h 45m

RM 3,397

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 29/5

10:10-13:10

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

19:30-21:40

1 stop20h 10m

RM 3,408

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 23/5

10:10-13:10

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

19:30-21:40

1 stop20h 10m

RM 3,570

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 18/5

16:00-13:10

2 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

19:30-21:40

1 stop20h 10m

RM 3,752

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa

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

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa (average of RM 1,698). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,472). 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 30 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,308 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,724 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways fly from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa in about 23h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Kuala Lumpur and South Africa is about 8496 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as RM 1,285 on Emirates. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from RM 1,431 and Qatar Airways from RM 1,462 one-way.

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa (average of RM 1,698). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,472). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestRM 2,114AverageRM 2,737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestRM 2,399AverageRM 3,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestRM 2,435AverageRM 3,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestRM 2,549AverageRM 3,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 3,164AverageRM 4,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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