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

Airlines like Qatar Airways fly from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa in about 20h 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. 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 1,275 on Emirates. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from RM 1,419 and Qatar Airways from RM 1,451 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.

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 Singapore Airlines. 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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Qatar Airways

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JNB

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Etihad Airways

Thu 9/709:50

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Etihad Airways

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JNB

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KUL

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Etihad Airways

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Etihad Airways

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Etihad Airways

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KUL

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Deal found 7/5RM 2,715

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Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 25/5

19:40-10:30

1 stop20h 50m

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12:40-21:40

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Wed 20/5

10:20-16:15

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

19:10-14:25

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RM 3,033

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

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Kuala Lumpur Intl

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17:50-04:00

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12:40-20:40

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RM 3,056

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Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/6

19:40-13:10

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

13:15-15:10

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RM 3,135

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Kuala Lumpur Intl

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10:10-13:10

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Cape Town Intl

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RM 3,307

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Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 29/5

09:00-13:10

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Cape Town Intl

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RM 3,644

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Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 25/5

19:40-13:10

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

19:30-21:40

1 stop20h 10m

RM 3,699

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Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 19/5

19:40-10:30

1 stop20h 50m

RM 1,704

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Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 20/5

10:20-20:35

1 stop16h 15m

RM 1,896

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 18/6

19:10-05:30

1 stop16h 20m

RM 1,912

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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 1,685). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,453). 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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SYD - SIN

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Singapore Airlines

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Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

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Emirates

8.1

Very Good

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10.0

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Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

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Cathay Pacific

7.6

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Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,510 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

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Qatar Airways

7.4

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3,728 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,510 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

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Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,435 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,510 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

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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 20h 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 1,275 on Emirates. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from RM 1,419 and Qatar Airways from RM 1,451 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa (average of RM 1,685). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,453). 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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Cathay Pacific	CheapestRM 2,416	AverageRM 3,017	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestRM 2,529	AverageRM 3,723	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestRM 3,138	AverageRM 4,827	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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