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Cheap flights from Malaysia to South Africa from RM 1,603

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — JNB
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 2,353

One-way from

RM 1,603

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 3,745
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/2-28/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • Malaysia to South Africa
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27/2
  • 27/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 25h 25m total
  • Malaysia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (RM 1,287 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 255 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 8 January 2026.

Sat 21/223:05KUL - JNB
2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 28/214:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1RM 2,353
Sun 1/223:05KUL - JNB
2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/214:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1RM 2,670
Thu 12/323:05KUL - JNB
2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/314:30JNB - KUL
2 stops20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1RM 2,706
Thu 12/317:50KUL - JNB
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 18/311:00JNB - KUL
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1RM 2,771
Thu 19/210:15KUL - JNB
1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 26/213:45JNB - KUL
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1RM 2,938
Mon 25/520:20KUL - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 1/611:55JNB - KUL
1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1RM 2,998
Wed 4/319:55KUL - JNB
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 16/313:45JNB - KUL
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1RM 3,015
Sun 1/218:25KUL - JNB
1 stop17h 10mEmirates
Thu 5/210:25JNB - KUL
1 stop29h 30mEmirates
Deal found 6/1RM 3,043
Thu 19/223:05KUL - CPT
3 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/209:00CPT - KUL
3 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1RM 3,205
Sat 21/223:05KUL - CPT
3 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/210:05CPT - KUL
3 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1RM 3,246
Fri 29/523:15KUL - CPT
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/613:50CPT - KUL
2 stops21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1RM 3,489
Thu 19/210:15KUL - CPT
1 stop37h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 26/219:00CPT - KUL
1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1RM 3,550

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Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 19/2

10:15-03:55

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

RM 2,938

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 25/5

21:00-17:15

1 stop26h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:40-20:55

1 stop18h 15m

RM 3,015

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/3

19:55-15:35

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

13:45-20:40

1 stop24h 55m

RM 3,015

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 1/2

18:25-05:35

1 stop17h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

10:25-21:55

1 stop29h 30m

RM 3,043

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 22/2

10:15-05:35

1 stop25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

18:50-14:45

1 stop37h 55m

RM 3,043

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 22/2

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

14:30-17:15

2 stops20h 45m

RM 3,059

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 25/1

19:55-08:40

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

12:45-20:40

1 stop25h 55m

RM 3,084

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 21/2

23:05-17:30

3 stops24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

10:05-17:15

3 stops25h 10m

RM 3,246

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 29/5

23:15-13:00

2 stops19h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

13:50-17:10

2 stops21h 20m

RM 3,489

Kuala LumpurCape Town

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 13/5

21:00-11:30

1 stop20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

13:00-16:15

1 stop21h 15m

RM 3,587

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Best time to book a flight from Malaysia to South Africa

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to South Africa (average of RM 2,252). Flying from Malaysia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,836). 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

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 8 January 2026.
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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,124 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,701 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
935 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malaysia to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Malaysia to South Africa will take you 17h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8496 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 1,429. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Emirates, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to South Africa (average of RM 2,252). Flying from Malaysia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,836). 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 2,445AverageRM 3,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestRM 2,464AverageRM 3,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestRM 2,504AverageRM 2,960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestRM 2,507AverageRM 2,831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 2,555AverageRM 3,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestRM 2,618AverageRM 3,887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 4,452AverageRM 5,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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