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.

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.

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each week?

Each week there are around 1,334 direct flights from within Malaysia to Cairns. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

13:25 - 08:30KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNS Cairns

17h 05m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne

09:45 - 01:00CNS Cairns-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

17h 15m2 stops Melbourne Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,250Multiple Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

20:35 - 18:25KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNS Cairns

19h 50m1 stop Melbourne

07:45 - 20:25CNS Cairns-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

14h 40m1 stop Melbourne

$1,314Qantas Airways

Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

07:00 - 08:35KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNS Cairns

23h 35m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Brisbane

11:45 - 06:15CNS Cairns-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

20h 30m1 stop Melbourne

$1,336Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

20:40 - 17:10KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNS Cairns

18h 30m1 stop Brisbane

17:40 - 20:25CNS Cairns-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 45m2 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi

$1,563Qantas Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

20:40 - 17:10KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNS Cairns

18h 30m1 stop Brisbane

17:40 - 20:25CNS Cairns-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 45m2 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi

$1,566Qantas Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

20:40 - 17:10KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNS Cairns

18h 30m1 stop Brisbane

06:00 - 22:20CNS Cairns-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

18h 20m2 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi

$1,570Qantas Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

17:00 - 11:15KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNS Cairns

16h 15m2 stops Singapore Changi Brisbane

17:40 - 20:25CNS Cairns-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 45m2 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi

$1,585Qantas Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

20:40 - 17:10KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNS Cairns

18h 30m1 stop Brisbane

20:35 - 14:30CNS Cairns-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 55m1 stop Melbourne

$1,587Qantas Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

17:00 - 11:15KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNS Cairns

16h 15m2 stops Singapore Changi Brisbane

17:40 - 20:25CNS Cairns-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 45m2 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi

$1,589Qantas Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

20:40 - 17:10KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNS Cairns

18h 30m1 stop Brisbane

20:35 - 14:30CNS Cairns-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

19h 55m1 stop Melbourne

$1,591Qantas Airways

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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 stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Kuala Lumpur, which takes 18h 30m, and Penang, which takes 28h 40m.

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each day?

There are around 191 direct flights from within Malaysia to Cairns every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 67% of flights departing in the morning.

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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.
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.
How many direct flights to Cairns are there each week?
Each week there are around 1,334 direct flights from within Malaysia to Cairns. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.