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

Airlines like Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways fly from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa in about 16h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 45m. The distance between Kuala Lumpur and South Africa is about 8496 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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 1,460 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from RM 1,484 and Qatar Airways from RM 1,493 one-way. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa are Emirates, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa as you normally would.

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Fri 15/521:55

KUL

JNB

1 stop16h 20m

Etihad Airways

Fri 22/509:45

JNB

KUL

1 stop16h 40m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 31/3RM 2,128

Fri 12/621:55

KUL

JNB

1 stop16h 25m

Etihad Airways

Fri 10/709:50

JNB

KUL

1 stop16h 35m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 31/3RM 2,145

Fri 1/509:50

KUL

JNB

1 stop28h 25m

Etihad Airways

Fri 8/509:45

JNB

KUL

1 stop16h 40m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 1/4RM 2,149

Tue 12/521:55

KUL

JNB

1 stop16h 20m

Etihad Airways

Fri 15/509:45

JNB

KUL

1 stop16h 40m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 30/3RM 2,153

Tue 30/609:50

KUL

JNB

1 stop28h 30m

Etihad Airways

Mon 6/709:50

JNB

KUL

1 stop16h 35m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 1/4RM 2,157

Sat 13/621:55

KUL

JNB

1 stop16h 25m

Etihad Airways

Fri 17/709:50

JNB

KUL

1 stop16h 35m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 30/3RM 2,229

Sat 16/521:55

KUL

JNB

1 stop16h 20m

Etihad Airways

Sat 23/509:45

JNB

KUL

1 stop16h 40m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 1/4RM 2,290

Thu 28/521:55

KUL

JNB

1 stop16h 20m

Etihad Airways

Sun 7/609:50

JNB

KUL

1 stop16h 35m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 30/3RM 2,294

Wed 29/402:05

KUL

JNB

1 stop20h 05m

Qatar Airways

Thu 7/514:45

JNB

KUL

1 stop19h 30m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 30/3RM 2,721

Mon 6/420:20

KUL

JNB

1 stop19h 25m

Qatar Airways

Sat 13/614:45

JNB

KUL

1 stop18h 25m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 29/3RM 2,737

Tue 28/409:30

KUL

CPT

1 stop32h 00m

Qatar Airways

Tue 5/506:05

CPT

KUL

2 stops28h 10m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 28/3RM 3,374

Thu 14/519:10

KUL

CPT

1 stop27h 30m

Emirates

Thu 21/513:15

CPT

KUL

1 stop26h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 29/3RM 3,406

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Round-trip from	RM 2,128
One-way from	RM 1,665
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	RM 3,027

Etihad Airways
15/5-22/5
2 total stops
33h 00m total
Kuala Lumpur to South Africa

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Etihad Airways
5/5
1 total stop
16h 20m total
Kuala Lumpur to South Africa

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Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 23/7

21:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

09:50-08:25

1 stop16h 35m

RM 2,749

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 25/5

10:20-20:35

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

22:20-14:25

1 stop34h 05m

RM 2,786

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Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 1/5

19:10-05:30

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

10:05-08:35

1 stop16h 30m

RM 2,798

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 13/5

02:00-20:35

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

22:20-21:50

1 stop17h 30m

RM 2,814

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 10/5

02:00-05:30

1 stop33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

10:05-08:35

1 stop16h 30m

RM 2,834

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 25/5

13:45-10:30

2 stops26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

19:50-21:40

1 stop19h 50m

RM 3,068

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 28/5

19:40-10:30

1 stop20h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

12:40-07:25

2 stops36h 45m

RM 3,314

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 28/4

09:30-11:30

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

06:05-16:15

2 stops28h 10m

RM 3,374

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 29/5

19:10-11:30

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

18:25-14:25

1 stop38h 00m

RM 3,471

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 13/6

06:10-08:20

2 stops32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

09:50-08:25

1 stop16h 35m

RM 3,511

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa (average of RM 2,092). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,822). 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

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

1,487 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,487 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

1,487 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,553 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,487 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,239 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,487 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,730 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,487 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,431 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,487 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa?
Airlines like Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways fly from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa in about 16h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 45m. The distance between Kuala Lumpur and South Africa is about 8496 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 1,460 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from RM 1,484 and Qatar Airways from RM 1,493 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Kuala Lumpur to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa 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 South Africa?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa (average of RM 2,092). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,822). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestRM 2,360	AverageRM 3,127	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestRM 2,448	AverageRM 3,568	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestRM 2,468	AverageRM 2,810	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestRM 2,485	AverageRM 3,018	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestRM 2,601	AverageRM 3,837	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestRM 3,185	AverageRM 4,041	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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