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RM 1,943 Find cheap flights from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

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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 Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as RM 3,031. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where prices are RM 3,762 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 3,160 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 3,563.

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 118 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 206.

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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 594 per week, followed by Malaysia Airlines with 301 flights per week.

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

    Each week there are around 1,290 direct flights from within South Africa to Kuala Lumpur. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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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, +83 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +84 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Air Arabia, +81 more

9 Air, ANA, +82 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +87 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +88 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Air Arabia, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +80 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +81 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Air Arabia, +84 more

9 Air, ANA, +85 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, +83 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +84 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Air Arabia, +81 more

9 Air, ANA, +82 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +87 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +88 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Air Arabia, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +80 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +81 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Air Arabia, +84 more

9 Air, ANA, +85 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Kuala Lumpur. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Kuala Lumpur. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3541 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
Airline reviews

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Oct 2024LAX - DXB
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Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

Boarding was a mess, no one managing the queues. I got my meal as the pilot announced starting commencing descent and basic drink not available. No air bridge so takes forever to deplane the A380 onto buses.

The flight was nice and on time. The comfort can be slightly better in business class

Fresh energetic and friendly crew, great food, brand new plane and non stop entertainment

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

Everything was superb, only bad point was that the fast track on London Heathrow arrivals was not handed out to me and I had to go back to the gate to collect it.

Plane was old and seats uncomfortable but staff were friendly and helpful

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

Everything was good but I think food choices could've been better

Same problem with very poor food. Gluten free options can taste great, there is not reason to be give suboptimal meals in this situation.

The seats were more narrow than at other lines. Food was mediocre (economy class)

The crew have great customer service but their economy seating isn’t the most comfortable for a 220lbs+ guy and the food wasn’t bad, but wasn’t exceptional, either.

Food option Hindu veg to Hindu non veg request was unheard

This flight was 16 hours and they made it very tolerable. Seats were comfortable and the staff very accommodating. I had plenty of inflight entertainment. Food was very good.

They made 22 hours aboard aircraft very enjoyable. I was very impressed with the attention to detail and level of service. Singapore airline will be my preferred choice going forward.

The staff were amazing and very kind. The seats recline a little too far back and are up close when sitting behind.

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.

On time, friendly staff and decent food. Would definitely recommend.

Didn't like much at all Nowhere near enough legroom, narrow seats. Aisles not wide enough for safe food trolley access and husband had his knee hit cos not enough leg room. Would take a lot to convince us to fly Singapore Airlines again which is a pity cos it was always our go-to airline

A 16 hour flight from Singapore to Los Angeles had only 2 meals. Please make it 3 meals.

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

Not good. Expected a lot more as far as excellence.

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

Food was bad, boarding experience especially at Jeddah was extremely chaotic. Flights were very uncomfortable with Meals at odd times

Make all food options available, than running out even before mid way through the service

Make the food options available, than running out even before mid way through the service.

Very old airplane with old and seat for business class

Riyadh to Dhaka was disaster! Passengers were standing the whole flight blocking ways for using restrooms. Bathrooms were extremely dirty. Food quality was very poor. Overall Riyadh to Dhaka was extremely poor and bad experience.

There is issue with first name and every thing is correct, and they did not onboard, it was really bad experience I recommend not to buy ticket and support team is very poor ever though online support is very bad

Plane is very old and not the same seating as online No per seat entertainment The large shared tv wasn’t working Didn’t provide headphones No announcements of departures or arrival from captain or crew

The staff were courteous. The best part is that this airlines has a place designated for prayer. As a Muslim it’s very important for me to be able to pray and the airlines facilitated this for me and others who were on the flight. The other great aspect of this travel is there was no alcohol served. I love this airlines

The entertainment system on my seat didn’t work for the whole length of the flight, staff was not helpful. Horrible experience. Its so hard to go through a flight from LA to jeddah with no movies.

The plane was bad, a lot of pressure in the cabin, I was in pain and my ear drums almost popped

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

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

I have been flew with ET since 2013 and I wish the service can be reach standard airlines as Star Alliance member please ET you need to improve many thing on the services learn from SQ and other member

My experience was with Ethiopian airlines was pathetic. I would not recommend anyone to travel with Ethiopian air. Customer Service was very poor, rude stuff and flight attendants. Unwilling to offer help when asked either not able to articulate English properly or adamantly rude. Bole airport is dirty and unpleasant. Many passengers going through the airport but inadequate staff to offer service. Passengers in the flight very unkempt. Noisy flight. flight attendants unable to make order during flight. Passengers with kids unable to control their kids. The kids kept screaming, and shouting during the flight making everyone uncomfortable. Overall the flight was not comfortable.

Very bad, flying business but have no benefit of it. the crew was rude and I was not offered any food at all. I called them 3 times but none of them came. I was sick at that time and none of them helped me. an hour before landing they came to offer me food. it was too late because my stomach was already very painful and I was vomiting. I nearly can’t walk to immigration. I was forced to cancel my connecting flight and had to stay overnight in stockholm to recover my health.

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.

Lost our bags. They didn’t make it to Lilongwe

Movie channels was great. Air hostess could be a little more caring

I still cannot find my luggage. I need my luggage.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Kuala Lumpur found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/11Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 30mJNB-KUL
25/11Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 10mKUL-JNB
RM 3,055
20/11Wed
2 stopsQatar Airways
25h 00mJNB-KUL
27/11Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 50mKUL-JNB
RM 3,094
12/11Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
36h 15mJNB-KUL
21/11Thu
2 stopsEthiopian Air
20h 05mKUL-JNB
RM 3,138
1/5Thu
2 stopsEthiopian Air
20h 40mJNB-KUL
11/5Sun
2 stopsEthiopian Air
19h 45mKUL-JNB
RM 3,186
20/11Wed
1 stopEmirates
17h 35mJNB-KUL
26/11Tue
1 stopEmirates
21h 10mKUL-JNB
RM 3,195
18/1Sat
1 stopEmirates
34h 25mJNB-KUL
25/1Sat
1 stopEmirates
21h 20mKUL-JNB
RM 3,278
1/5Thu
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
27h 05mCPT-KUL
15/5Thu
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
29h 00mKUL-CPT
RM 3,287
4/12Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
15h 55mJNB-KUL
10/12Tue
1 stopEtihad Airways
17h 10mKUL-JNB
RM 3,387
1/5Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
13h 45mJNB-KUL
11/5Sun
1 stopSingapore Airlines
15h 30mKUL-JNB
RM 3,414
23/12Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
27h 45mJNB-KUL
7/1Tue
1 stopEtihad Airways
29h 10mKUL-JNB
RM 5,134

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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.
26/1Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 30mCPT-KUL
RM 1,943
18/12Wed
3 stops
21h 40mDUR-KUL
RM 2,223
20/12Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
27h 45mJNB-KUL
RM 3,230
20/12Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
27h 45mJNB-KUL
RM 3,234
16/4Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
16h 25mJNB-KUL
RM 3,659
1/4Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
15h 10mJNB-KUL
RM 3,808
20/12Fri
3 stopsEthiopian Air
49h 05mJNB-KUL
RM 4,714
20/12Fri
3 stopsEthiopian Air
49h 05mJNB-KUL
RM 4,722
16/12Mon
2 stopsEmirates
44h 00mDUR-KUL
RM 4,932
15/12Sun
1 stopEmirates
20h 45mDUR-KUL
RM 5,234

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