What are the most popular cities to visit in Malaysia?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, which is visited about 86% more often than any other city in Malaysia. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Penang and Kota Kinabalu.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Malaysia?

On average, it takes 14h 20m to fly from South Africa to Malaysia if you fly out of Johannesburg OR Tambo (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Kuala Lumpur Intl (the most popular airport in Malaysia). If you’re flying out of Cape Town Intl and into Kuala Lumpur Intl, then the flight time is around 19h 10m.

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Qatar Airways

Mar 4

JNB

25h 55m

1 stop

KUL

Mar 10

KUL

19h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R11 790

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Qatar Airways

Apr 24

JNB

22h 20m

1 stop

KUL

May 1

KUL

18h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R11 940

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Singapore Airlines

Jan 26

JNB

14h 20m

1 stop

KUL

Feb 2

KUL

15h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R11 973

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Qatar Airways

Jan 20

CPT

26h 05m

1 stop

KUL

Jan 27

KUL

26h 10m

1 stop

CPT

R11 973

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Qatar Airways

Mar 12

CPT

26h 05m

1 stop

KUL

Mar 19

KUL

26h 10m

1 stop

CPT

R11 990

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Qatar Airways

May 7

JNB

22h 20m

1 stop

KUL

May 13

KUL

20h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R12 006

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Qatar Airways

Feb 11

JNB

18h 55m

1 stop

KUL

Feb 18

KUL

23h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R12 207

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 9

JNB

20h 45m

2 stops

KUL

Mar 13

KUL

20h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R12 240

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Qatar Airways

Mar 15

JNB

25h 55m

1 stop

KUL

Mar 21

KUL

18h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R12 290

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Qatar Airways

Feb 8

JNB

18h 10m

1 stop

KUL

Feb 14

KUL

18h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R12 307

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 7

CPT

19h 50m

2 stops

KUL

Mar 14

KUL

19h 55m

2 stops

CPT

R12 340

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Air Mauritius

Mar 9

JNB

15h 10m

1 stop

KUL

Mar 13

KUL

28h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R12 357

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13:45 - 13:55

JNB

KUL

18h 10m1 stop

21:15 - 15:35

KUL

JNB

24h 20m1 stop

R11 790Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

11:55 - 16:15

JNB

KUL

22h 20m1 stop

20:20 - 8:50

KUL

JNB

18h 30m1 stop

R11 940Qatar Airways

Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1

19:55 - 16:15

JNB

KUL

14h 20m1 stop

9:00 - 18:35

KUL

JNB

15h 35m1 stop

R11 973Singapore Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

14:30 - 17:15

JNB

KUL

20h 45m2 stops

23:05 - 13:05

KUL

JNB

20h 00m2 stops

R12 240Ethiopian Air

Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13

15:25 - 17:15

CPT

KUL

19h 50m2 stops

23:05 - 13:00

KUL

CPT

19h 55m2 stops

R12 340Ethiopian Air

Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14

17:15 - 8:25

CPT

KUL

33h 10m1 stop

9:50 - 11:50

KUL

CPT

32h 00m1 stop

R12 373Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Apr 15

16:35 - 8:10

CPT

KUL

33h 35m1 stop

9:50 - 11:50

KUL

CPT

32h 00m1 stop

R13 040Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 6

19:10 - 21:55

DUR

KUL

20h 45m1 stop

10:15 - 17:10

KUL

DUR

36h 55m1 stop

R15 458Emirates

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

18:40 - 21:50

DUR

KUL

21h 10m1 stop

19:10 - 16:35

KUL

DUR

27h 25m1 stop

R15 508Emirates

Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 14

13:40 - 13:10

JNB

SZB

17h 30m1 stop

14:00 - 18:35

SZB

JNB

34h 35m1 stop

R16 192Singapore Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

13:45-13:55

1 stop18h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

21:15-15:35

1 stop24h 20m

R11 790

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

11:55-16:15

1 stop22h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 1/5

20:20-8:50

1 stop18h 30m

R11 940

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:55-16:15

1 stop14h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/2

9:00-18:35

1 stop15h 35m

R11 973

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-17:15

2 stops20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 13/3

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R12 240

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

15:25-17:15

2 stops19h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 14/3

23:05-13:00

2 stops19h 55m

R12 340

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

17:15-8:25

1 stop33h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 15/4

9:50-11:50

1 stop32h 00m

R12 373

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

16:35-8:10

1 stop33h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 6/4

9:50-11:50

1 stop32h 00m

R13 040

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

19:10-21:55

1 stop20h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 18/2

10:15-17:10

1 stop36h 55m

R15 458

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 1/4

18:40-21:50

1 stop21h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 14/4

19:10-16:35

1 stop27h 25m

R15 508

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

13:40-13:10

1 stop17h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 2/2

14:00-18:35

1 stop34h 35m

R16 192

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Which airlines fly to Malaysia?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malaysia from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Malaysia. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Malaysia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Malaysia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R6 437
Best Round-Trip Price	R11 790
Fastest flight time	20h 50m
Popular in	September

The best one-way flight price to Malaysia from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 437 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Malaysia from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 790 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur Intl).

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The fastest flight to Malaysia from South Africa takes 20h 50m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kuala Lumpur Intl).

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September has the highest demand for flights to Malaysia, with a 12% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Malaysia

What is the cheapest flight to Malaysia?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Malaysia are:
R350 per person with Batik Air
R519 per person with AirAsia
R599 per person with Malaysia Airlines

Which airlines fly to Malaysia?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malaysia according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Malaysia. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Malaysia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most popular airport in Malaysia to fly to?

The most popular airport in Malaysia to fly to is Kuala Lumpur Intl, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 64% of all momondo users who travelled to Malaysia chose to fly into Kuala Lumpur Intl airport, which is located in the city of Kuala Lumpur.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Malaysia?

Prices for flights to Malaysia are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Malaysia?

There are 13 operators available for flights to Malaysia as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Malaysia?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Malaysia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Malaysia?

The required travel and health documents for your Malaysia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Malaysia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Malaysia?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Malaysia on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Malaysia that suits you.

Can I find flights to Malaysia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Malaysia which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to Malaysia?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Malaysia, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Malaysia right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Malaysia, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Malaysia and alert you when they change.