Cheap flights from Malaysia to South Africa from RM 1,462

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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — JNB
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Malaysia to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malaysia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 October 2025.

Thu 30/1018:25KUL - JNB
1 stop17h 10mEmirates
Wed 5/1113:25JNB - KUL
1 stop37h 05mEmirates
Deal found 23/10RM 2,967
Sat 6/1201:25KUL - JNB
1 stop34h 10mEmirates
Sun 14/1210:25JNB - KUL
1 stop16h 05mEmirates
Deal found 23/10RM 3,043
Thu 20/1108:15KUL - JNB
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/1111:00JNB - KUL
1 stop27h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/10RM 3,048
Wed 3/1210:15KUL - JNB
1 stop25h 20mEmirates
Wed 17/1218:50JNB - KUL
1 stop21h 05mEmirates
Deal found 21/10RM 3,234
Thu 20/1123:05KUL - JNB
2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 27/1108:20JNB - KUL
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/10RM 3,284
Sat 1/1123:05KUL - CPT
2 stops21h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/1114:35CPT - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/10RM 3,424
Sat 29/1123:05KUL - CPT
2 stops19h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/1214:35CPT - KUL
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10RM 3,441
Thu 20/1110:10KUL - JNB
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1113:45JNB - KUL
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10RM 3,525
Thu 30/1023:05KUL - JNB
2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/1114:30JNB - KUL
2 stops21h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10RM 3,584
Sat 1/1119:55KUL - CPT
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 10/1119:00CPT - KUL
1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/10RM 3,686
Sat 1/1123:05KUL - CPT
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1119:00CPT - KUL
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10RM 3,821
Sat 29/1123:05KUL - CPT
2 stops19h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1215:25CPT - KUL
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10RM 3,851

Cheap flight deals from Malaysia to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Malaysia to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 24 October 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 2,971

One-way from

RM 1,462

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 2,967
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 22/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Malaysia to South Africa
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 20/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 45m total
  • Malaysia to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (RM 1,350 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 273 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Malaysia to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 24 October 2025.
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Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/3

10:15-05:35

1 stop25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

10:25-21:55

1 stop29h 30m

RM 3,043

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 20/11

08:15-07:25

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

11:00-20:35

1 stop27h 35m

RM 3,048

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 6/12

01:25-10:25

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

10:25-08:30

1 stop16h 05m

RM 3,157

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 14/1

21:15-03:55

1 stop36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

RM 3,221

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 20/11

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

08:20-17:15

2 stops26h 55m

RM 3,284

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/3

02:40-10:30

1 stop37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

12:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

RM 3,420

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 29/11

23:05-13:00

2 stops19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/12

14:35-17:15

2 stops20h 40m

RM 3,441

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 29/11

23:05-13:00

2 stops19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

15:25-17:15

2 stops19h 50m

RM 3,851

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 29/11

18:25-11:40

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/12

13:40-21:55

1 stop26h 15m

RM 3,897

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 29/11

10:15-08:50

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/12

13:40-21:55

1 stop26h 15m

RM 4,058

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Best time to book a flight from Malaysia to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Malaysia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Malaysia to South Africa

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to South Africa (average of RM 2,557). Flying from Malaysia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,938). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Malaysia to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Malaysia to South Africa in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 24 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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  • How long is the flight from Malaysia to South Africa?

    Departing from Malaysia to South Africa will take you 19h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9537 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

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    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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to South Africa (average of RM 2,557). Flying from Malaysia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,938). 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
Ethiopian AirCheapestRM 2,547AverageRM 3,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestRM 2,567AverageRM 3,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestRM 2,612AverageRM 3,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestRM 2,709AverageRM 2,946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestRM 2,765AverageRM 3,882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 2,922AverageRM 3,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 4,656AverageRM 5,759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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