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Today’s best flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

September 11 - September 28

Cheapest

KUL - Cape Town

$740

$768

Round trip

September 18 - September 30

Cheapest

KUL - Cape Town

$747

$768

Round trip

September 11 - September 20

KUL - Cape Town

$752

$771

Round trip

September 11 - September 21

KUL - Cape Town

$749

$771

Round trip

September 11 - September 16

Best

KUL - Cape Town

$783

$771

Round trip

September 18 - September 27

KUL - Cape Town

$756

$771

Round trip

September 8 - September 20

Earliest

KUL - Cape Town

$743

$771

Round trip

September 9 - September 20

KUL - Cape Town

$747

$771

Round trip

September 11 - September 22

KUL - Cape Town

$747

$771

Round trip

September 11 - September 23

KUL - Cape Town

$743

$771

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

A typical journey from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town takes about 27h 5m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9545 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this extended travel time reflects the need for transfers between flights.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town, prices right now are above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $719–$1145, with a median of $926. Currently, there are no recent fares classified as a good price, indicating that current prices are higher than usual.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town? The data shows that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $794. Other cost-effective options include March, with a median fare of $821, and January, where the median fare is $833. These months offer better value compared to the overall median.
There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town. Instead, most itineraries connect at least once, with the typical number of stopovers being 2. This means you should expect to make multiple stops on your journey, which contributes to the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

Regular price: $663 - $1,436

Prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town is between $663 and $1436. The current lowest deal is $768 with Etihad Airways, for travel from Sep 11 to Sep 28.

now $768

Low $663

High $1,436

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from KUL to CPT is November, with a median price of $794. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $942. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $794

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $942

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Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

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Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Cape Town

Ethiopian Airlines

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$871

$973

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Cape Town

Emirates Airlines

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Cape Town (CPT)

Emirates Airlines

$722

$1,007

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Cape Town

Malaysia Airlines

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Cape Town (CPT)

Malaysia Airlines

$747

$1,006

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Cape Town

Emirates Airlines

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Cape Town (CPT)

Emirates Airlines

$740

$1,005

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Cape Town

Emirates Airlines

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Cape Town (CPT)

Emirates Airlines

$712

$1,003

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Cape Town

Emirates Airlines

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Cape Town (CPT)

Emirates Airlines

$781

$983

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

10 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 13

$974  →  $934

4%

17 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 31

$825  →  $792

4%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$965  →  $935

3%

15 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 24

$822  →  $796

3%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

Kuala Lumpur - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town are above the typical level, with a median price of $926.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town, with a median price of $794.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 27h 5m

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 27h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town. Consider connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers a recent deal for $768

A recent deal from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town with Etihad Airways was found for $768.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town are frequent, with about 0.73 deals per day.

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a good option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$768

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah is an alternative for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1315

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is the primary airport for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town.

📍 ~18 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$768

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is the primary airport for Cape Town, offering extensive flight networks and close proximity to the city.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$768

George (GRJ)

George Airport is a regional alternative with reliable domestic connections, though it requires significant travel time to Cape Town.

📍 ~365 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1078

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth Airport is a distant regional hub, generally impractical unless closer options are unavailable.

📍 ~660 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1030

Upington (UTN)

Upington Airport is an extremely remote alternative with very limited flight frequency and practical utility for Cape Town.

📍 ~800 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1536

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Sep 25

Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,021

$3,153

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$4,888

$3,398

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$3,409

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,161

$3,728

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,063

$3,730

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,022

$3,730

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$4,451

$3,691

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$4,685

$3,724

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$4,638

$3,725

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$4,955

$3,728

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$4,703

$3,729

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$4,694

$3,729

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$4,675

$3,729

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$4,942

$3,730

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$4,881

$3,737

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$4,934

$3,738

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Cape Town, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$4,972

$3,738

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Cape Town, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$4,881

$3,738

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$4,835

$3,741

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$4,520

$3,729

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$4,495

$3,729

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$4,567

$3,729

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$4,617

$3,729

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$4,556

$3,729

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$4,484

$3,730

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Cape Town, South Africa

84% AI deal score

$4,456

$3,729

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$4,562

$3,801

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Cape Town, South Africa

83% AI deal score

$4,408

$3,729

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Cape Town, South Africa

83% AI deal score

$4,373

$3,730

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Cape Town, South Africa

83% AI deal score

$4,421

$3,730

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Cape Town, South Africa

83% AI deal score

$4,446

$3,730

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Cape Town, South Africa

82% AI deal score

$5,030

$4,232

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Cape Town, South Africa

79% AI deal score

$4,727

$4,371

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Cape Town, South Africa

79% AI deal score

$5,231

$4,813

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Oct 06

Cape Town, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,774

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Aug 28

Cape Town, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$4,812

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Cape Town, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$3,216

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$3,217

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$3,221

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Cape Town, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$3,270

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75% AI deal score

$3,890

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75% AI deal score

$3,937

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75% AI deal score

$3,971

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$4,078

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$4,428

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74% AI deal score

$5,096

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Cape Town, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$3,962

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74% AI deal score

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$4,124

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74% AI deal score

$4,127

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$4,173

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74% AI deal score

$4,297

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$4,334

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74% AI deal score

$4,380

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74% AI deal score

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73% AI deal score

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68% AI deal score

$8,642

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so it's wise to monitor trends. Avoiding peak travel seasons may also result in better fares.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover alternative flight options. While it may add to ground travel, it could potentially lead to savings on airfare. Always weigh the total cost and convenience.