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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Kuala Lumpur International. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 10,856.
The cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur International is usually November.
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No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Kuala Lumpur International is R 10,856. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kuala Lumpur International.

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Cheapest flight foundR 6,113
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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How to find cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • R 10,856 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to KUL, the lowest fare is R 6,113.

  • Never miss out on a deal by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to KUL. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending updates when fares go down.

  • The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to find some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Kuala Lumpur, where Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located.

  • Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.

  • Search for plane tickets to Kuala Lumpur International Airport that include a stop. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur

  • The cheapest month to board a flight to Kuala Lumpur is usually May.

  • If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to KUL.

  • Travel to Kuala Lumpur in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to KUL, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.

  • Travel in February if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Kuala Lumpur are often more affordable.

  • With averages of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF), March is when Kuala Lumpur is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.

  • Ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF), January brings the lowest temperatures.

  • Want to avoid grey skies? February is the driest month in Kuala Lumpur, averaging 13 days of rain.

  • November brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 25 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.

Travelling to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): What you need to know

  • Offering direct flights to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these airlines make travelling to Kuala Lumpur easy:

  • Sichuan Airlines has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 98% of its flights into this hub land as planned, making it a great choice when booking your KUL plane ticket.

  • The local timezone at KUL is UTC+8.

  • Slip into bed shortly after your flight to KUL. Book a room at any of these hotels near Kuala Lumpur International Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:

  • You can secure a car hire in KUL with trusted providers such as ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar. Hop in and get ready to explore Kuala Lumpur and beyond.

  • Flights taking off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport touch down when expected 59% of the time. This percentage highlights the airport's performance when it comes to punctuality.

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia.

Getting to central Kuala Lumpur from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Kuala Lumpur highlights

  • These leading attractions should be high on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Kuala Lumpur:

    • PETRONAS Tower 2: A memorable preview of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 2 kilometres north of the centre.

    • Botanical garden Kuala Lumpur Malaysia: You'll discover this park roughly 3 kilometres west of the centre. Take a little breather and slow things down in this corner of Kuala Lumpur.

    • Petronas Tower take photo point: Hit up this landmark next. Around 2 kilometres north of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Kuala Lumpur experience.

How to get to Kampung Baru Subang from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • Headed to the nearby city of Kampung Baru Subang? It's about 64 kilometres from KUL. It'll take you around 1 hour to drive to the centre.

  • Plan for a journey time of roughly 5 hours 55 minutes when making your way to Kampung Baru Subang on public transport.

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Subang Jaya

  • If Subang Jaya is where you're travelling to, public transport will take around 5 hours 35 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. This city is about 40 kilometres from KUL.

  • Making the trip by car will take you roughly 55 minutes.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Another city in Malaysia that has plenty going for it is Johor Bahru. From Kuala Lumpur, it's around 274 kilometres south-east and offers highlights like LEGOLAND Malaysia and SEA LIFE - Malaysia. Make time for Pasar Malam too. Senai Airport (JHB) is the main arrival point for this city.

  • Say yes to more adventures in Subang Jaya. Roughly 40 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, Bungy Jump @ Sunway Lagoon, Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre and Sunway Pyramid are reasons to go.

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