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 11h 00m , and Penang , which takes 17h 10m.

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 day?

There are around 222 direct flights from within Malaysia to Cairns every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 67% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each week?

Each week there are around 1,549 direct flights from within Malaysia to Cairns. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

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Mon, 8 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

11:35 - 05:45Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Cairns Cairns

16h 10m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

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16h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

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18:30 - 08:30Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Cairns Cairns

36h 00m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne

18:20 - 05:55Cairns Cairns-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

13h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$959Multiple Airlines

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16:45 - 05:45Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Cairns Cairns

11h 00m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

19:15 - 22:50Cairns Cairns-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

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29h 35m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

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Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

16:45 - 05:45Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Cairns Cairns

11h 00m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

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22h 25m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Surabaya Juanda

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Mon, 8 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

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16h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

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Fri, 4 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

15:55 - 05:45Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Cairns Cairns

11h 50m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

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16h 35m2 stops Surabaya Juanda Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

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20h 40m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Surabaya Juanda

$1,160Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

19:50 - 13:30Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Cairns Cairns

15h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

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22h 05m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

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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 11h 00m, and Penang, which takes 17h 10m.
How many direct flights to Cairns are there each day?: There are around 222 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 1,549 direct flights from within Malaysia to Cairns. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.