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Flight deals from Kuala Lumpur International to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.$1,136 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,136, select.
Cape Town.$1,185 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,185, select.
Cape Town.$1,188 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Mar, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,188, select.
Cape Town.$1,195 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jan, returning Mon, 2 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,195, select.
Cape Town.$1,227 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Sep, returning Thu, 18 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,227, select.
Cape Town.$1,234 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Sun, 30 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,234, select.
Cape Town.$1,267 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,267, select.
Cape Town.$1,270 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Wed, 8 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,270, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur International to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jun
from $1,304
Jul
from $1,293
Aug
from $1,364
Sep
from $1,227
Oct
from $1,270
Nov
from $1,234
Dec
from $1,443
Jan
from $1,595
Feb
from $1,136
Mar
from $1,188
Apr
from $1,284
May
from $1,270

Kuala Lumpur International to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Kuala Lumpur International to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,136
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Cape Town is $1,136. 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 Kuala Lumpur International to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,136.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Kuala Lumpur International to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Cape Town is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cape Town Airport on Monday, 2 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Cape Town Airport. 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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

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

  • Cape Town is six hours behind Kuala Lumpur and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your KUL to CPT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between KUL and CPT:

    • Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

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

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is $645. A return plane ticket is currently $1,136. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KUL to CPT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from KUL to CPT.

  • Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • Of all flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 4 hours 30 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to KUL? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Cape Town. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KUL to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.

  • Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without a visit to Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

Plan the rest of your trip from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.