How long is the flight from Malaysia to South Africa?

Departing from Malaysia to South Africa will take you 20h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8496 km. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Malaysia to South Africa one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as RM 1,420. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Malaysia to South Africa for a low price. 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from MY to ZA?

When flying from Malaysia to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia 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.

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Wed 24/621:55

KUL

JNB

1 stop16h 25m

Etihad Airways

Wed 1/709:50

JNB

KUL

1 stop16h 35m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 10/5RM 2,674

Mon 30/1121:15

KUL

JNB

1 stop24h 20m

Qatar Airways

Mon 7/1220:20

JNB

KUL

1 stop18h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 12/5RM 2,709

Mon 8/619:40

KUL

JNB

1 stop20h 50m

Qatar Airways

Tue 16/612:40

JNB

KUL

1 stop27h 00m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 11/5RM 2,713

Fri 12/610:10

KUL

JNB

1 stop23h 50m

Qatar Airways

Wed 15/712:40

JNB

KUL

1 stop26h 00m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 11/5RM 2,721

Fri 5/619:40

KUL

JNB

1 stop20h 50m

Qatar Airways

Fri 12/612:40

JNB

KUL

1 stop21h 05m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 10/5RM 2,725

Mon 8/610:10

KUL

JNB

1 stop23h 50m

Qatar Airways

Mon 15/612:40

JNB

KUL

1 stop20h 30m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 11/5RM 2,749

Fri 5/610:10

KUL

JNB

1 stop23h 50m

Qatar Airways

Tue 16/612:40

JNB

KUL

1 stop27h 00m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 11/5RM 2,753

Mon 18/519:40

KUL

JNB

1 stop20h 50m

Qatar Airways

Thu 21/512:40

JNB

KUL

1 stop21h 05m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 8/5RM 2,760

Mon 25/519:40

KUL

JNB

1 stop38h 20m

Qatar Airways

Mon 1/619:50

JNB

KUL

1 stop19h 50m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 11/5RM 2,764

Wed 13/519:40

KUL

JNB

1 stop20h 50m

Qatar Airways

Mon 25/519:50

JNB

KUL

1 stop19h 50m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 8/5RM 2,772

Wed 22/702:40

KUL

JNB

1 stop36h 20m

Qatar Airways

Mon 3/812:40

JNB

KUL

1 stop26h 00m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 7/5RM 2,780

Sun 17/519:40

KUL

JNB

1 stop20h 50m

Qatar Airways

Thu 4/619:50

JNB

KUL

1 stop19h 50m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 7/5RM 2,784

Find flight deals from Malaysia to South Africa

Round-trip from	RM 2,674
One-way from	RM 1,764
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	RM 2,866

Etihad Airways
24/6-1/7
2 total stops
33h 00m total
Malaysia to South Africa

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Etihad Airways
23/6
1 total stop
16h 25m total
Malaysia to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (RM 406 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 221 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 25/5

19:40-10:30

1 stop20h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

12:40-21:40

1 stop27h 00m

RM 2,753

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 23/7

17:50-04:00

2 stops40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

12:40-20:40

1 stop26h 00m

RM 3,058

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 4/7

19:10-05:30

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

22:20-08:35

1 stop28h 15m

RM 3,184

Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/6

19:40-13:10

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

19:30-21:40

1 stop20h 10m

RM 3,262

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 29/5

10:10-12:40

2 stops32h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

19:30-21:40

1 stop20h 10m

RM 3,435

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/6

19:40-13:10

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

13:15-21:40

1 stop26h 25m

RM 3,482

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 29/5

09:00-13:10

3 stops34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

15:40-21:40

2 stops24h 00m

RM 3,647

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

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 3,701

KuantanCape Town

KUA - CPT

KUACPT

Kuantan

Wed 16/9

19:55-10:15

2 stops44h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

13:15-19:15

2 stops48h 00m

RM 4,811

KuantanCape Town

KUA - CPT

KUACPT

Kuantan

Sun 7/6

19:55-13:10

2 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

19:30-19:50

2 stops42h 20m

RM 4,874

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

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Malaysia 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 Malaysia to South Africa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to South Africa (average of RM 1,686). Flying from Malaysia to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,455). 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 Malaysia 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

1,511 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,511 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,511 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,571 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,511 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,329 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,511 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,728 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,511 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,437 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,511 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Malaysia to South Africa?
Departing from Malaysia to South Africa will take you 20h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8496 km.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Malaysia to South Africa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as RM 1,420. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Malaysia to South Africa for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia 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 Malaysia to South Africa?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to South Africa (average of RM 1,686). Flying from Malaysia to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,455). 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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Etihad Airways	CheapestRM 2,099	AverageRM 2,772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestRM 2,296	AverageRM 3,029	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestRM 2,381	AverageRM 3,435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestRM 2,417	AverageRM 3,019	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestRM 2,530	AverageRM 3,681	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestRM 3,141	AverageRM 5,018	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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