How long is the flight from South Africa to Malaysia?

On average, it takes 15h 50m 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 20m.

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.

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Malaysia

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Flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

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Etihad Airways

Jun 8

JNB

28h 00m

1 stop

KUL

Jun 18

KUL

28h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R11 679

Qatar Airways

May 7

JNB

27h 00m

1 stop

KUL

May 14

KUL

26h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R11 778

Qatar Airways

May 7

JNB

18h 00m

1 stop

KUL

May 13

KUL

19h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R11 810

Ethiopian Air

Feb 24

JNB

36h 15m

2 stops

KUL

Mar 3

KUL

20h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R11 975

Etihad Airways

Jan 28

JNB

27h 45m

1 stop

KUL

Feb 12

KUL

28h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R12 058

Air Mauritius

Jan 29

JNB

15h 10m

1 stop

KUL

Feb 13

KUL

28h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R12 140

Air Mauritius

Jan 25

CPT

28h 45m

1 stop

KUL

Feb 10

KUL

15h 00m

1 stop

CPT

R12 156

Air Mauritius

Mar 9

JNB

15h 10m

1 stop

KUL

Mar 13

KUL

28h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R12 173

Etihad Airways

Jan 26

JNB

27h 45m

1 stop

KUL

Feb 10

KUL

28h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R12 222

Ethiopian Air

May 7

JNB

36h 20m

2 stops

KUL

May 14

KUL

19h 50m

2 stops

JNB

R12 239

Qatar Airways

May 11

CPT

25h 55m

1 stop

KUL

May 30

KUL

21h 10m

1 stop

CPT

R12 239

Ethiopian Air

May 7

JNB

36h 20m

2 stops

KUL

May 14

KUL

19h 50m

2 stops

JNB

R12 272

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9:50 - 19:50

JNB

KUL

28h 00m1 stop

9:50 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

28h 30m1 stop

R11 679Etihad Airways

Mon, Jun 8 - Thu, Jun 18

11:55 - 20:55

JNB

KUL

27h 00m1 stop

21:00 - 17:15

KUL

JNB

26h 15m1 stop

R11 778Qatar Airways

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

23:00 - 17:15

JNB

KUL

36h 15m2 stops

23:05 - 13:05

KUL

JNB

20h 00m2 stops

R11 975Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3

22:50 - 17:10

JNB

KUL

36h 20m2 stops

23:15 - 13:05

KUL

JNB

19h 50m2 stops

R12 239Ethiopian Air

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

17:15 - 6:15

CPT

KUL

31h 00m1 stop

10:05 - 11:50

KUL

CPT

31h 45m1 stop

R13 260Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 11

16:35 - 8:10

CPT

KUL

33h 35m1 stop

9:50 - 11:50

KUL

CPT

32h 00m1 stop

R13 524Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 13

19:10 - 8:30

DUR

KUL

31h 20m1 stop

1:25 - 17:10

KUL

DUR

21h 45m1 stop

R15 138Emirates

Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 1

19:10 - 8:30

DUR

KUL

31h 20m1 stop

18:25 - 17:10

KUL

DUR

28h 45m1 stop

R15 171Emirates

Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 10

13:45 - 13:10

JNB

SZB

17h 25m1 stop

14:00 - 6:10

SZB

JNB

22h 10m1 stop

R15 879Singapore Airlines

Mon, Jun 8 - Thu, Jun 18

13:45 - 13:10

JNB

SZB

17h 25m1 stop

14:00 - 6:10

SZB

JNB

22h 10m1 stop

R15 928Singapore Airlines

Mon, Jun 8 - Thu, Jun 18

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

9:50-19:50

1 stop28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 18/6

9:50-8:20

1 stop28h 30m

R11 679

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

11:55-20:55

1 stop27h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

21:00-17:15

1 stop26h 15m

R11 778

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

23:00-17:15

2 stops36h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/3

23:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R11 975

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

22:50-17:10

2 stops36h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R12 239

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

17:15-6:15

1 stop31h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

10:05-11:50

1 stop31h 45m

R13 260

Cape TownKuala Lumpur

CPT - KUL

CPTKUL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

16:35-8:10

1 stop33h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 13/4

9:50-11:50

1 stop32h 00m

R13 524

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 23/2

19:10-8:30

1 stop31h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 1/3

1:25-17:10

1 stop21h 45m

R15 138

DurbanKuala Lumpur

DUR - KUL

DURKUL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 26/1

19:10-8:30

1 stop31h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/2

18:25-17:10

1 stop28h 45m

R15 171

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

13:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 18/6

14:00-6:10

1 stop22h 10m

R15 879

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - SZB

JNBSZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

13:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 18/6

14:00-6:10

1 stop22h 10m

R15 928

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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 292
Best Round-Trip Price	R11 679
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 292 (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 679 (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 9% 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:
R345 per person with Batik Air
R513 per person with AirAsia
R592 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 January 2026.

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.