RM 1,858 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 round-trip 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 round-trip tickets can be as cheap as RM 3,340. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are RM 4,258 on average.

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

The average price for all round-trip 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 evening, when round-trip flights cost RM 3,624 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kuala Lumpur is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 4,131.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Kuala Lumpur, 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks 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 (SZB), with an average flight price of RM 180.

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RM 1,858
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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.

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

    Each week there are around 1,535 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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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kuala Lumpur flight deals.

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Direct departures

South Africa to Kuala Lumpur

Monday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +85 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +86 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +86 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +87 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Air Arabia, +84 more

9 Air, ANA, +85 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +90 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +91 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Air Arabia, +83 more

9 Air, ANA, +84 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +83 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +84 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Air Arabia, +85 more

9 Air, ANA, +86 more

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Direct returns

Kuala Lumpur to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +85 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +86 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +86 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +87 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Air Arabia, +84 more

9 Air, ANA, +85 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +90 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +91 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Air Arabia, +83 more

9 Air, ANA, +84 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +83 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +84 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Air Arabia, +85 more

9 Air, ANA, +86 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kuala Lumpur? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3410 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024DXB - BOS
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Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Amazing and great experience, crew was available and took great care of my parents. Food was nice and so was the service. Aircraft from Dubai to Mumbai was not so great and was a big showdown of the aircraft service

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

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

Worst trip ever from the beginning to the end I will never travel with that airline again. I made a big mistake by not going with my regular schedule flight with Qatar airline. Even underpriced cheat me of my 134 dollars I paid for special seats and they kept my money and didn't pay the airline for the seats for me.

I wish Emirates had lights to Philadelphia (PHL) in USA.

I have a very good experience flighting with emirates. All my expectations were fit well.

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

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

On time boarding I would like to see ground hostess to help transit customers to direct them to the right terminal and boarding gate. Last night, all the transit customers on SQ484 arriving Singapore had to merry go round to look for terminal and boarding gate to board SQ128 transit to KL Malaysia. We went to Terminal 3 taking the Skytrain to T3 and back to T3 to get out to look for different Skytrain to T2. On arrival t2, we had to go round to ask which boarding gate to KL. We only had 5 minutes to make to the boarding time at 6:55pm but we already spent more than 30 minutes running around to find the boarding gate. We were late at the boarding gate.

Flight was delayed by baggage loading onto the plane. This was attributed to "inclement weather" (some moderate rain) which could be said to be beyond the airline's control, but the problematic part was that the plane was boarded and doors shut so that passengers sat in a cramped plane with rising temperature (full flight) for an hour. The airline was aware of the status of baggage loading, they could have deferred boarding to keep passengers comfortable.

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.

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

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

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!

This is my first and last flight with Qatar because when we go for boarding pass in Delhi airport the team asked for money charging me for hand baggage which is technically including with my ticket so also we get one our temple pics I ask them to checking in but they tell me I have to pay $500 dollars for that additional which is not make sense than I diseased to throw away because I can’t take with us . For carry in beg also I pay some Indian n currency for the guy who help I already pay 6 passengers ticket cost me $8000 so really I’m not happy . PLUS MY 6 checked baggage was damaged I already claim for four beg at airport but now I’m worried about my stuff inside maybe broken too which is more expensive stuff me really bad experience

They shld provide food. Between food they are giving 10 hours gap which is toooo much

They shld improve and provide a lunch or dinner in an international leg

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

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

The boarding area was too small with only one agent checking passengers into their standing bus

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.

1. They messed up my baby food order. 2. They messed up my confirmed seats. 3. The screen on my seat was not working at all. So, it’s a horrible experience

It’s good alternative flight out from Mogadishu, especially for the timing

My suitcase 🧳 got missing we still looking for it This not good for them 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾🤦🏽‍♀️

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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.
3/5Sat
2 stopsEthiopian Air
20h 40mJNB-KUL
13/5Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
19h 45mKUL-JNB
RM 2,850
18/2Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
23h 50mJNB-KUL
28/2Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
35h 15mKUL-JNB
RM 2,952
28/2Fri
1 stopEmirates
38h 20mCPT-KUL
23/3Sun
1 stopEmirates
23h 15mKUL-CPT
RM 3,386
28/2Fri
1 stopEmirates
36h 50mCPT-KUL
23/3Sun
1 stopEmirates
36h 30mKUL-CPT
RM 3,417
30/4Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
14h 10mJNB-KUL
21/5Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
14h 10mKUL-JNB
RM 3,453
1/5Thu
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
25h 00mCPT-KUL
15/5Thu
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
25h 15mKUL-CPT
RM 3,569
17/1Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
27h 45mJNB-KUL
23/1Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
29h 10mKUL-JNB
RM 3,770
13/1Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
16h 00mJNB-KUL
30/1Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
29h 10mKUL-JNB
RM 4,123
14/1Tue
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
17h 30mJNB-KUL
29/1Wed
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
19h 10mKUL-JNB
RM 4,918
21/1Tue
2 stopsMalaysia Airlines
36h 15mJNB-KUL
28/1Tue
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
18h 15mKUL-JNB
RM 5,128

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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.
10/1Fri
1 stop
16h 10mJNB-KUL
RM 1,858
15/4Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 00mJNB-KUL
RM 1,876
29/1Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
23h 55mJNB-KUL
RM 2,108
13/1Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
16h 00mJNB-KUL
RM 2,122
15/1Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
15h 55mJNB-KUL
RM 2,157
13/1Mon
2 stopsEthiopian Air
20h 40mJNB-KUL
RM 2,265
16/1Thu
2 stopsEthiopian Air
20h 40mJNB-KUL
RM 2,327
25/4Fri
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
15h 50mCPT-KUL
RM 2,617
29/1Wed
2 stopsEmirates
34h 30mJNB-KUL
RM 2,716
14/1Tue
2 stopsEmirates
34h 30mJNB-KUL
RM 2,734

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Last minute flights to Kuala Lumpur

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Kuala Lumpur that are departing in the next 10 days.
23/12Mon
multi-stop
19h 15mJNB-KUL
27/12Fri
multi-stop
21h 10mKUL-JNB
RM 4,770
23/12Mon
multi-stop
15h 55mJNB-KUL
27/12Fri
multi-stop
21h 10mKUL-JNB
RM 5,034
23/12Mon
multi-stop
19h 15mJNB-KUL
28/12Sat
multi-stop
21h 20mKUL-JNB
RM 5,056
21/12Sat
multi-stopEmirates
26h 15mCPT-KUL
28/2Fri
multi-stopEmirates
37h 40mKUL-CPT
RM 6,048
21/12Sat
multi-stopEmirates
21h 30mCPT-KUL
27/2Thu
multi-stopEmirates
21h 20mKUL-CPT
RM 6,186
23/12Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
19h 55mJNB-KUL
7/1Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
19h 30mKUL-JNB
RM 7,490
23/12Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 55mJNB-KUL
6/1Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
37h 00mKUL-JNB
RM 7,504
23/12Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
25h 00mJNB-KUL
7/1Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
42h 30mKUL-JNB
RM 8,303
23/12Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
25h 00mJNB-KUL
7/1Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 55mKUL-JNB
RM 8,871
23/12Mon
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
17h 25mJNB-SZB
7/1Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
22h 00mSZB-JNB
RM 10,604

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