Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Sichuan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

How often are flights from Penang to Cairns delayed?

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About 12% of weekly flights between Penang and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

How long is the flight from Penang to Cairns?

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Airlines like Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific fly from Penang to Cairns in about 29h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 20m. Penang and Cairns are separated by a distance of 5568 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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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.

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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).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Penang to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

How can I find direct flights from Penang to Cairns?

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Penang 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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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Penang to Cairns?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Penang to Cairns via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Penang to Cairns for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Penang to Cairns flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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How often are flights from Penang to Cairns delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Penang and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Penang 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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Sichuan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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