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Find cheap flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur from RM 1,934

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Kuala Lumpur departing on 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Flights to Kuala Lumpur - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of all flights to Kuala Lumpur clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kuala Lumpur is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as RM 3,408. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are RM 4,392 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price for all flights to Kuala Lumpur depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Kuala Lumpur is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost RM 3,514 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kuala Lumpur is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 4,070.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kuala Lumpur?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Kuala Lumpur, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Kuala Lumpur?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport, with an average flight price of RM 223.

How many airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?

There are 3 airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB) and Malacca Batu Berendum Airport (MKZ). The busiest airport is Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), with 95% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Kuala Lumpur?

The duration of your flight to Kuala Lumpur depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Kuala Lumpur on KAYAK are from Cape Town, which takes 18h 15m, Johannesburg, which takes 19h 00m, Durban, which takes 20h 50m, and Port Elizabeth, which takes 26h 15m.

How many direct flights to Kuala Lumpur are there each day?

There are around 178 direct flights from within South Africa to Kuala Lumpur every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 11:00 the most common departure time and 42% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Kuala Lumpur are there each week?

Each week there are around 1,240 direct flights from within South Africa to Kuala Lumpur. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Cheapest flight

RM 1,934
Flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur Airport

FAQs - booking Kuala Lumpur flights

  • Which Kuala Lumpur airport is closest to central Kuala Lumpur?

    Out of the 2 airports in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Subang is the nearest to the city center (15 km). You'll travel 45 km to reach the center of Kuala Lumpur if you land in Kuala Lumpur Airport

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kuala Lumpur?

    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 to Kuala Lumpur.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kuala Lumpur?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kuala Lumpur?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kuala Lumpur 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 to Kuala Lumpur?

    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 to Kuala Lumpur up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Kuala Lumpur?

    Of the 5 airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur, AirAsia offers the most flights, with around 545 per week, followed by Malaysia Airlines with 371 flights per week.

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Prefer to fly direct to Kuala Lumpur?

Find which airlines fly direct to Kuala Lumpur, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

Monday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +80 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +81 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +82 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +83 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +78 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +79 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +84 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +85 more

Friday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +78 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +79 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +79 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +80 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +81 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +82 more

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Direct returns

Kuala Lumpur to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +80 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +81 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +82 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +83 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +78 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +79 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +84 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +85 more

Friday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +78 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +79 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +79 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +80 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +81 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +82 more

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Book cheap flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Kuala Lumpur found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/5Sat
1 stopSAUDIA
20h 55mJNB-KUL
12/5Sun
1 stopSAUDIA
32h 30mKUL-JNB
RM 2,984
4/5Sat
2 stopsEthiopian Air
20h 40mJNB-KUL
12/5Sun
2 stopsEthiopian Air
19h 45mKUL-JNB
RM 3,147
27/5Mon
2 stopsEthiopian Air
20h 40mJNB-KUL
30/5Thu
2 stopsEthiopian Air
34h 35mKUL-JNB
RM 3,194
27/5Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
28h 20mJNB-KUL
30/5Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
17h 00mKUL-JNB
RM 3,447
8/5Wed
1 stopEmirates
19h 20mCPT-KUL
12/5Sun
1 stopEmirates
20h 25mKUL-CPT
RM 3,505
29/7Mon
1 stopEmirates
28h 20mJNB-KUL
5/8Mon
1 stopEmirates
31h 30mKUL-JNB
RM 3,567
8/5Wed
2 stopsQatar Airways
24h 40mCPT-KUL
13/5Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 15mKUL-CPT
RM 3,796
25/7Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
36h 15mJNB-KUL
6/8Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
27h 50mKUL-JNB
RM 3,920
4/5Sat
1 stop
20h 55mJNB-KUL
12/5Sun
2 stops
26h 40mKUL-JNB
RM 3,934
30/5Thu
2 stops
24h 40mCPT-KUL
26/6Wed
1 stop
38h 55mKUL-CPT
RM 4,068

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Kuala Lumpur found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
31/5Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
16h 30mJNB-KUL
RM 1,934
27/5Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
16h 30mJNB-KUL
RM 1,948
29/5Wed
3 stops
38h 50mJNB-KUL
RM 2,001
30/5Thu
3 stops
32h 20mJNB-KUL
RM 2,091
29/5Wed
2 stopsEthiopian Air
36h 10mJNB-KUL
RM 2,153
26/5Sun
2 stopsEthiopian Air
36h 10mJNB-KUL
RM 2,225
30/5Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 50mJNB-KUL
RM 2,297
28/5Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 20mJNB-KUL
RM 2,421
8/8Thu
1 stopAir Mauritius
14h 35mJNB-KUL
RM 2,464
1/10Tue
1 stopAir Mauritius
28h 55mCPT-KUL
RM 5,830

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