$764 Find Cheap Flights from Malaysia to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Cairns departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$764
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/6Wed 10/6
KUL - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$420
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/6
KUL - CNS • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Malaysia to Cairns

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Malaysia to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

Sun, 7 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:30 - 05:30
KUL
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CNS
11h 00m
1 stop
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19:15 - 15:35
CNS
-
KUL
22h 20m
1 stop
$764Multiple Airlines
Sun, 24 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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17:50 - 05:30
KUL
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CNS
9h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 12:35
CNS
-
KUL
21h 40m
2 stops
$777Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:55 - 21:25
KUL
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CNS
20h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 20:55
CNS
-
KUL
16h 15m
2 stops
$787Multiple Airlines
Thu, 2 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:45 - 05:30
KUL
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CNS
28h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 06:20
CNS
-
KUL
37h 20m
2 stops
$813Multiple Airlines
Sun, 24 May - Sat, 30 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:10 - 05:30
KUL
-
CNS
14h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:40 - 13:40
CNS
-
KUL
18h 00m
1 stop
$816Multiple Airlines
Sun, 24 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:50 - 05:30
KUL
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CNS
9h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:40 - 15:35
CNS
-
KUL
19h 55m
2 stops
$819Multiple Airlines
Thu, 2 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 05:30
KUL
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CNS
30h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 13:40
CNS
-
KUL
18h 40m
1 stop
$822Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:55 - 21:25
KUL
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CNS
20h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 07:55
CNS
-
KUL
27h 15m
3 stops
$825Multiple Airlines
Sun, 24 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:10 - 05:30
KUL
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CNS
14h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 21:45
CNS
-
KUL
17h 00m
2 stops
$838Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
07:50 - 10:45
PEN
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CNS
48h 55m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 19:05
CNS
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PEN
56h 30m
2 stops
$1,436Cathay Pacific
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cairns

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

The duration of your flight to Cairns depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Kuala Lumpur, which takes 17h 10m, and Penang, which takes 23h 35m.

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each day?

There are around 52 direct flights from within Malaysia to Cairns every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 15:00 the most common departure time and 60% of flights departing in the morning.

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Cheapest flight$420
Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns

FAQs - booking Cairns flights

  • How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

    You’ll need to travel 4 km to reach the Cairns city centre from Cairns Airport.

  • What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Cairns, called Cairns Airport (CNS). It can also be referred to as Cairns or Cairns Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cairns is Friday where tickets can be as cheap as $342. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $727 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is generally in the morning, when flights cost $438 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cairns is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $438.

  • How many direct flights to Cairns are there each week?

    Each week there are around 364 direct flights from within Malaysia to Cairns. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cairns

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cairns flight deals.

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