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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa from RM 1,798

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — JNB
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 2,933

One-way from

RM 1,798

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 3,532
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 9/10-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to South Africa
5/8
  • 5/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (RM 1,046 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 250 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 15 July 2025.

Thu 9/1002:15KUL - JNB
1 stop33h 15mEmirates
Mon 13/1022:20JNB - KUL
1 stop34h 05mEmirates
Deal found 13/7RM 2,933
Wed 1/1009:50KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 31/1009:50JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/7RM 3,005
Wed 27/809:10KUL - JNB
1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/911:20JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/7RM 3,022
Tue 16/923:15KUL - JNB
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 27/914:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/7RM 3,218
Fri 15/820:55KUL - JNB
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/817:00JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7RM 3,260
Tue 30/902:55KUL - JNB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 31/1012:45JNB - KUL
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/7RM 3,269
Sun 9/1102:25KUL - CPT
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 24/1112:35CPT - KUL
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/7RM 3,294
Sat 6/923:15KUL - CPT
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/915:25CPT - KUL
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/7RM 3,468
Sat 1/1101:25KUL - CPT
2 stops43h 10mEmirates
Sun 9/1113:40CPT - KUL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 13/7RM 3,787
Wed 1/1019:10KUL - CPT
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1005:45CPT - KUL
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7RM 3,855

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Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/10

02:15-05:30

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

22:20-14:25

1 stop34h 05m

RM 2,933

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/10

09:50-08:20

1 stop28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

09:50-08:05

1 stop16h 15m

RM 3,005

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 27/8

09:10-07:40

1 stop28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

11:20-20:45

1 stop27h 25m

RM 3,022

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 16/9

23:15-20:10

2 stops26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/9

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

RM 3,218

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 15/8

20:55-10:55

2 stops20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

17:00-19:50

2 stops20h 50m

RM 3,260

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 30/9

02:55-16:10

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

12:45-20:40

1 stop25h 55m

RM 3,269

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/11

02:25-17:25

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

RM 3,294

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 6/9

23:15-13:00

2 stops19h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

15:25-17:10

2 stops19h 45m

RM 3,468

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 1/11

01:25-14:35

2 stops43h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

13:40-21:55

1 stop26h 15m

RM 3,787

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/10

19:10-11:35

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

05:45-08:30

2 stops20h 45m

RM 3,855

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

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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 15 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways 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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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

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