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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Kuala Lumpur? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £581. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kuala Lumpur.£342 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £342, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£342 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £342, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£343 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £343, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£364 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £364, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£366 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £366, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£376 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £376, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£381 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £381, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£418 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £418, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£427 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £427, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£460 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £460, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£519 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £519, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from £364
May
from £366
Jun
from £342
Jul
from £460
Aug
from £427
Sep
from £343
Oct
from £519
Nov
from £376
Dec
from £381
Jan
from £342
Feb
from £418
Mar
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Alternative Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah

11 miles from central Kuala Lumpur
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from £418
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Kuala Lumpur International

28 miles from central Kuala Lumpur
Cheapest
from £342
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Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£342
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah and Kuala Lumpur International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur is £581. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur. But we found flights with one or more stops from £581.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur is usually May.
If you're flying from Cape Town Airport, the cheapest airport near Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International – which is 28.5 miles away from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. We've found flights into this airport from £581.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 14 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cape Town Airport and Kuala Lumpur. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kuala Lumpur but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
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.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. May is typically the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kuala Lumpur.

Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know

  • Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Kuala Lumpur is six hours ahead of Cape Town.

  • Allow plenty of time to catch your CPT to Kuala Lumpur flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a popular month like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from CPT to Kuala Lumpur with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • CPT is around 18 kms (11 miles) from central Cape Town. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CPT:

  • 81.65% of flights departing from Cape Town International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from CPT.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kuala Lumpur

  • £342 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight. A return ticket right now is £581. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from CPT to Kuala Lumpur if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur ticket.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from CPT to Kuala Lumpur is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.

  • Save on your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is around 64 kms (40 miles) from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.

  • Consider staying in a hotel near KUL if you're coming in on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Choose one of these options and make your first night all about rest:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and experience more of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from CPT to Kuala Lumpur.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • After your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Kuala Lumpur is roughly 24 kms (15 miles) from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).

  • If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to SZB. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your CPT to Kuala Lumpur flight:

  • The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Sixt, WAHDAH or Agtran and be on your way in a flash.

  • Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from SZB one week ahead of time often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur

  • Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel rates are typically higher and attractions can be crowded. Visit Kuala Lumpur in the off-season if you like a more relaxed vibe.

  • When booking your Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from CPT to Kuala Lumpur around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Kuala Lumpur

  • Start your Kuala Lumpur trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, explore our range of accommodation options including:

  • Merdeka Square and Petronas Twin Towers are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Kuala Lumpur itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Central Market Cultural Performances.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kuala Lumpur has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kms (210 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.

  • If you want to check out another well-known destination in Malaysia, consider Johor Bahru, roughly 290 kms (180 miles) south-east of Kuala Lumpur. Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Popular Book Store at Johor Bahru City Square and Danga Bay are highlights.

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