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Book Cheap South Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to South Africa

Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 08:20KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 08:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
16h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
RM 2,661Etihad Airways
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 08:20KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
09:45 - 19:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
28h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
RM 2,661Etihad Airways
Thu, 17 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Emirates Logo
02:15 - 05:30KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 21:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
29h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl
RM 2,804Emirates
Wed, 13 Jan - Fri, 5 Feb
Emirates Logo
01:25 - 16:35KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
10:25 - 08:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
16h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
RM 2,833Emirates
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 04:00KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 15:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
19h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
RM 2,894Qatar Airways
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 04:00KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 15:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
19h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
RM 2,951Qatar Airways
Sun, 20 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:55 - 12:40KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:05 - 19:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
31h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
RM 3,074Multiple Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:55 - 13:25KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 08:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
30h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
RM 3,102Multiple Airlines
Sun, 4 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:15 - 13:00KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 17:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
20h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi
RM 3,213Ethiopian Air
Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:15 - 13:00KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 17:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
21h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi
RM 3,217Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to South Africa

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Malaysia to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Malaysia to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Malaysia to South Africa is November, when tickets cost RM 1,815 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 2,657 and RM 2,461 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Malaysia to South Africa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

RM 1,598
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Malaysia to South Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Malaysia to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Malaysia to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Malaysia to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Malaysia to South Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Malaysia to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Malaysia to South Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Malaysia to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South Africa flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Malaysia to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1584 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
8.1Entertainment
7.8Food
Airline reviews

Never book through Kayak. They can offload booking to third parties that are completely horrible.

2.0 MediocreJeff, Apr 2026
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Never book through Kayak. They can offload booking to third parties that are completely horrible.

Best service airline. The cabin crew is attentive and friendly. Inflight entertainment system is good

It was a middle of the night changeover, so we were all ready for sleep. Staff were helpful and managed a few hours sleep. Food options were good.

A 16 hour flight from Singapore to Los Angeles had only 2 meals. It would be great to have 3 meals.

They ran out of food for breakfast They did not offer tea or coffee The staff appeared very inexperienced The cabin was very cold, even with a blanket

Awesome as always. I wish though the cabin for premium was upgraded.... Same old sane old :(

Even though it was a very full flight, the service was still excellent, the plane did not feel too cramped and cabin crew made a sincere effort to help passengers find overhead space for stowing luggage.

We started with a 2 hour delay due to some airplane technical issues, and while we got a little snack pack, it was a pretty long delay for SQ. The flight itself was short, there's no entertainment on the B737-800 and there's a small snack. Functional.

I cancelled my family 2023 international vacation because you guys double booked me with the same date, passengers, airlines and just hours difference and did not want to refund me at the right time and then finally cancelled the extra booking! Cancelling the booking that I personally booked! And you guys kept the unauthorized booking! This experience was really bad! Ruined everything! Never again I will book with kayak , me , my family , my friends and most importantly I will advocate to everyone to make sure not to book with Kayak! None existing customers service! Only 3rd provider that serve only their company and not the travelers!!!!!!

I was very impressed with this airline. The flight was comfortable the plane was clean and the attendants were very nice. The zipper on my suitcase broke after I checked it. The airline wrapped it in plastic wrap, so it wouldn’t continue to fall apart. Every item I had in the suitcase was there when I got to Los Angeles. That is above and beyond!

Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

Okish. But for £550 , I’d have preferred a better experience

More leg room or a bed hahaha but in all was one of the best flys I been on

When you buy emirates you don’t expect low cost. Boarding by bus. Seat will not incline. Line before emergency exit. Eating tray hits belly (and I didn’t grow lately). Entertainment on demand by payment.

Boarding in the bus was slow and extremely hot. The flight attendant in the area of row 21 was extremely rude and had the attitude of not wanting to be at work for the day. Emirates you can do better than this

Newly reconfigured 380 I assume. Has a new ife with usb c ports and Bluetooth connections

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

Flight canceled twice. Second cancellation with no notice. Qatar only got me to Copenhagen even thou flight from Copenhagen to Helsinki was code shared with QR they made me purchase a separate ticket for over 200€. At check in only 1 check in was allowed. I had to argue with staff to allow the second, carry-on sized, bag to be checked in for free. My original tix allowed 2 full size luggage as checked luggage. My 14+hr flight turned into a 60+ hr journey. 😢

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Other than low space, which is the problem with all airlines for economy class, the flight was excellent.

The business class experience was awesome - I will be using QATAR airways again and it'll be business class again - appreciate the privileges afforded to the business class clients - thank you.

Was unable to check in via app or website with supplied booking code (something to do with flight being operated by a partner airline, although the code didn’t work on the partner’s website either) Specified a vegetarian meal during booking, but that somehow wasn’t captured in airline’s system By the time flight crew got to my row, now vegetarian food was available. Had nothing to eat on flight from Philadelphia to Doha! Flight attendant was completely unconcerned and actively apathetic to the situation

some sections of airport are too cramped. The screening of luggage was twice and a huge hassle. They kept saying my boarding the for my next flight was in 10 minutes but were dragging the screening too long. having a 2 hour connecting time with this much delays in screenings is not good. They could see I was traveling with special needs kid yet I was" randomly chosen" to be personally screened again.

Boarding staff at lahore airport corporate well. Thanks to that guy.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

Online was good boarding also but a child was crying all the way with no intervention from crew member.

The staff was kind and polite, but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air.it would be also be nice to have more time to sleep, since it was a night flight

Entertaiment center needed on that flight. I dont like to use my phone for entertainment.

The seat was not functional. Very uncomfortable to sit upright for that many hours😢. There was no legroom. Can’t move the legs or the body. We should have the option to pick our seats. There was no need to call customer support team and have them pick and we pay for the premium seats. When I called the CST regarding the seats, their response is gaslighting. Total disappointment. We have paid to be tortured by Etihad Airlines.

I could not book in online at all which is what I always do to secure a window seat which is my preference.

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

I took 4 Ethiopian Airlines flights on my trip. Each flight was one of the worst experiences I have had flying. The interior was filthy on each flight, the seats, the floors, the bathrooms. All were filthy. At 5-10, my knees touched the seat in front of me. The person in front of me declined their seat, basically making eye contact with me should they look up. My seat did not recline, so I was trapped in my seat, unable to use the bathroom or get up from my seat unless I woke up the person laying in my lap. My tv and seat were broken, as well as my friends seat and tv for our 14 hr flight. The bathroom closest to us was already clogged before we took off, so the backed up bathroom smells wafted out and into our row the entire 14 hr flight. Out of 4 flights, they were out of vegetarian food options for each meal. Flight staff was fairly rude and unapologetic, finally agreeing to give me a second roll and butter instead of no substitute offered for most of the meals. Flight crew had zero control over the passengers, allowing adults to congregate by exit doors and talk loudly during sleeping hours. Children were allowed to be completely ignored as they played outside of their seats and screeched for the ENTIRE 16 hr return flight. Forcing passengers to try and shush the children. Passengers then got up and got their bags the second the flight touched down, ignoring all safety and exit protocols. I will NEVER fly another Ethiopian Airlines flight as long as I live.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

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