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Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur

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Currency and price comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant
138%A meal in Kuala Lumpur is 138% cheaper than a meal in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$16.62
Kuala Lumpur$6.99
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
137%Trains in Kuala Lumpur are 137% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$2.49
Kuala Lumpur$1.05
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
51%Taxis are 51% more expensive in Kuala Lumpur than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$1.16
Kuala Lumpur$1.75
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
39%Coffee is 39% more expensive in Kuala Lumpur than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$3.27
Kuala Lumpur$4.54
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 2.88 MYR
1 MYR = 0.35 AUD
Last checked on Sun, 3/05
Distance: 8544 kms
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 1 kms
Kuala Lumpur airports
Kuala Lumpur INTL (KUL)How far from city centre: 46 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and Kuala Lumpur is of around 15 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 8,544.43 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur?
When you fly from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur the average price is $1223. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur is $601. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Kuala Lumpur expensive to visit compared to Johannesburg?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Kuala Lumpur costs an average of $1.76, 30% more expensive than Johannesburg, with a fare of $1.35,
while train tickets costs 58% less in Kuala Lumpur: $1.06 against $2.53 in Johannesburg.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from $7.05 in Kuala Lumpur, 58% less than the $16.84 in Johannesburg.
The price of the coffee is around 40% more expensive in Kuala Lumpur, with an average of $4.65 , while in Johannesburg the coffee costs $3.32.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Johannesburg to Kuala Lumpur?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Malaysia may apply when travelling from Johannesburg. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Kuala Lumpur compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Kuala Lumpur's temperatures can rise to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 27º ºC in Kuala Lumpur, compared to the 11º ºC average in Johannesburg.

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