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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns from RM 1,142

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CNS
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Wed 22/417:50
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/406:45
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3RM 1,970
Wed 13/511:35
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/521:40
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3RM 2,009
Fri 24/407:05
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/521:40
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3RM 2,068
Mon 20/414:00
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/419:00
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3RM 2,119
Thu 14/507:05
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/521:40
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3RM 2,186

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RM 1,970

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RM 1,142
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  • 26h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Cairns
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  • 26h 50m total
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Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 22/4

17:50-05:30

1 stop9h 40m

Cairns

Wed 29/4

06:45-21:45

2 stops17h 00m

RM 1,970

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 20/4

14:00-09:45

2 stops17h 45m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

11:00-15:05

2 stops30h 05m

RM 2,292

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 11/5

16:10-11:50

2 stops17h 40m

Cairns

Wed 20/5

06:00-22:20

2 stops18h 20m

RM 3,112

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 12/5

16:10-11:50

2 stops17h 40m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

06:00-20:25

2 stops16h 25m

RM 3,112

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 11/8

17:00-19:30

2 stops24h 30m

Cairns

Fri 14/8

09:25-07:40

2 stops24h 15m

RM 3,167

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 15/5

14:20-11:50

2 stops19h 30m

Cairns

Sun 17/5

06:00-20:25

2 stops16h 25m

RM 3,798
Cheapest one-way

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 27/7

13:35-18:25

2 stops26h 50m

RM 1,142
Fastest single journey

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 30/7

07:45-09:45

2 stops24h 00m

RM 1,260

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 31/7

13:35-15:55

2 stops24h 20m

RM 1,279

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns

How often are flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 142 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kuala Lumpur to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kuala Lumpur to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Kuala Lumpur?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cairns from Kuala Lumpur. Booking flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns (CNS) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns?

    A quick flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns can take about 17h 40m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 3,112. Airlines will cover a distance of 5300 km.

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