How long is the flight from Malaysia to Cairns?

Airlines like Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines fly from Malaysia to Cairns in about 20h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15m. The distance from Malaysia to Cairns is about 5568 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Malaysia to Cairns?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Malaysia to Cairns flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C). Find deals

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MY to CNS?

It’s optimal to fly from Malaysia to Cairns at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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.

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.

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

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Round-trip from	RM 1,754
One-way from	RM 1,147

1/11-8/11
2 total stops
32h 15m total
Malaysia to Cairns

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27/12
1 total stop
18h 30m total
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 18 September 2025.

Sat 1/1117:00KUL - CNS

1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1119:15CNS - KUL

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9RM 1,754

Fri 31/1020:35KUL - CNS

1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1119:15CNS - KUL

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9RM 1,826

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Sat 1/1117:00KUL - CNS

1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1119:15CNS - KUL

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9RM 1,754

Fri 31/1020:35KUL - CNS

1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1119:15CNS - KUL

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9RM 1,830

Tue 17/313:05PEN - CNS

2 stops20h 45mCathay Pacific

Wed 18/314:50CNS - PEN

2 stops23h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9RM 4,518

Tue 17/315:30PEN - CNS

2 stops20h 30mSingapore Airlines

Wed 18/318:35CNS - PEN

1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/9RM 5,154

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Fri 31/1020:35KUL - CNS

1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1119:15CNS - KUL

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9RM 1,826

Fri 31/1000:05KUL - CNS

2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1119:15CNS - KUL

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9RM 3,082

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Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 1/11

17:00-05:45

1 stop10h 45m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

19:15-14:45

1 stop21h 30m

RM 1,754

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 31/10

20:35-05:45

1 stop31h 10m

Cairns

Fri 7/11

19:15-09:55

1 stop16h 40m

RM 1,830

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Tue 17/3

13:05-11:50

2 stops20h 45m

Cairns

Wed 18/3

14:50-12:05

2 stops23h 15m

RM 4,518

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Tue 17/3

15:30-14:00

2 stops20h 30m

Cairns

Wed 18/3

18:35-14:40

1 stop22h 05m

RM 5,154

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 27/12

09:15-05:45

1 stop18h 30m

RM 1,147

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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 Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines fly from Malaysia to Cairns in about 20h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15m. The distance from Malaysia to Cairns is about 5568 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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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