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Cheap flights from Malaysia to Cairns from RM 1,123

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CNS
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
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 4 July 2026.

Mon 17/807:05
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/812:50
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6RM 2,595
Fri 14/819:55
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/812:50
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6RM 2,855
Mon 10/809:15
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/819:15
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7RM 2,896
Sat 22/822:00
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/819:15
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7RM 2,924
Tue 18/822:20
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/807:00
CNS
-
PEN
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7RM 2,941
Mon 3/816:05
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/807:00
CNS
-
KUL
3 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7RM 2,953
Sat 22/807:30
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops51h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 24/817:25
CNS
-
PEN
2 stops32h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/7RM 4,759
Sat 22/822:20
PEN
-
CNS
1 stop16h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 24/818:15
CNS
-
PEN
1 stop24h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/7RM 5,621

Find flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

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Round-trip from

RM 2,595

One-way from

RM 1,123
17/8-21/8
  • 17/8-21/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 30m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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12/11
  • 12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 45m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 17/8

07:05-09:20

2 stops24h 15m

Cairns

Fri 21/8

12:50-06:40

2 stops19h 50m

RM 2,607

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 14/8

19:55-11:25

1 stop13h 30m

Cairns

Fri 21/8

12:50-02:25

2 stops15h 35m

RM 2,855

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/8

09:15-09:20

1 stop22h 05m

Cairns

Thu 13/8

16:55-12:35

2 stops21h 40m

RM 2,933

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Tue 18/8

22:20-22:30

2 stops22h 10m

Cairns

Tue 25/8

07:00-16:20

2 stops35h 20m

RM 2,941

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 22/8

22:45-22:25

2 stops21h 40m

Cairns

Thu 27/8

06:45-17:25

2 stops36h 40m

RM 2,965
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/8

16:05-05:30

1 stop11h 25m

Cairns

Tue 18/8

15:35-05:10

1 stop15h 35m

RM 3,079

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 15/8

22:45-08:40

3 stops31h 55m

Cairns

Sat 22/8

06:45-18:15

2 stops37h 30m

RM 3,628

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 29/10

19:50-21:25

1 stop23h 35m

Cairns

Mon 2/11

13:55-20:45

2 stops32h 50m

RM 3,795

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Sat 22/8

07:30-12:55

2 stops51h 25m

Cairns

Mon 24/8

17:25-00:15

2 stops32h 50m

RM 4,759

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Sat 22/8

22:20-17:00

1 stop16h 40m

Cairns

Mon 24/8

18:15-16:20

1 stop24h 05m

RM 5,621

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

How often are flights from Malaysia to Cairns delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Malaysia and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 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?

Wednesday 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 8% 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 Cathay Pacific fly from Malaysia to Cairns in about 51h 25m. 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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