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Cheap flights from Malaysia to Cairns from RM 1,686

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CNS
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Malaysia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malaysia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2026.

Sun 10/509:00
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/519:00
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3RM 1,984
Fri 15/511:40
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/511:00
CNS
-
KUL
3 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3RM 2,177
Sun 17/509:00
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/506:45
CNS
-
KUL
3 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4RM 2,210
Tue 12/519:15
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/506:45
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3RM 2,266
Wed 13/516:05
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/521:40
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3RM 2,314
Fri 15/515:50
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops28h 50m
Qantas Airways
Mon 18/514:50
CNS
-
PEN
2 stops20h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/3RM 5,087
Fri 15/518:15
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops14h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 18/518:15
CNS
-
PEN
1 stop25h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/3RM 5,272

Find flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

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Round-trip from

RM 1,984

One-way from

RM 1,686
10/5-17/5
  • 10/5-17/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 55m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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16/4
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 10/5

09:00-05:30

1 stop18h 30m

Cairns

Sun 17/5

19:00-21:25

2 stops28h 25m

RM 1,984

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 13/5

16:05-05:30

1 stop11h 25m

Cairns

Wed 20/5

21:40-06:20

2 stops34h 40m

RM 2,314

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

11:35-18:25

2 stops28h 50m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

19:10-16:55

1 stop23h 45m

RM 2,314

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 12/5

16:05-09:45

2 stops15h 40m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

06:45-19:20

3 stops38h 35m

RM 2,342

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 15/5

12:50-09:45

1 stop18h 55m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

11:00-01:20

1 stop16h 20m

RM 2,370
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 17/5

12:50-05:30

1 stop14h 40m

Cairns

Sun 24/5

11:00-01:20

2 stops16h 20m

RM 2,379

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 13/5

09:20-22:40

1 stop35h 20m

Cairns

Sun 17/5

21:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

RM 3,216

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Fri 15/5

15:50-22:40

2 stops28h 50m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

14:50-09:05

2 stops20h 15m

RM 5,087

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Fri 15/5

18:15-11:10

2 stops14h 55m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

18:15-17:25

1 stop25h 10m

RM 5,272
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 16/4

19:15-05:30

2 stops32h 15m

RM 1,783

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Malaysia to Cairns

How often are flights from Malaysia to Cairns delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Malaysia and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

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

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

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malaysia to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Malaysia.

  • How long is the flight from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways fly from Malaysia to Cairns in about 28h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Malaysia to Cairns is about 5568 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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