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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

Find cheap airlines flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town, including Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Ethiopian Airlines.

Find flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from AU$754 or round trip flights from AU$1,232.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Cape Town is about 9,567.74 km. The most popular month to Cape Town is January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$754
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$1,232
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance9,567.74 km
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town?

The cheapest time for Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town flights: Jan 18 to Jan 25 — one way flight prices from AU$600.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town (KUL-CPT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ethiopian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$754 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to CPT on Sat, Dec 6), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$1,232 departing on Mon, Jan 19 and returning on Mon, Jan 26.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town, including: Emirates Ethiopian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Dec 6, with one-way flights priced at just AU$754.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cape Town travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town on December 1, 2025 with Qatar Airways, with prices starting at AU$652.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cape Town, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cape Town International Airport (KUL-CPT) is by far the most common option on this route: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
  • The time difference between Cape Town and Kuala Lumpur is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.