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Cheap flights from Penang to Cairns from RM 2,880

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEN — CNS
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Penang to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Penang to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 February 2026.

Thu 5/1122:20
PEN
-
CNS
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/1118:20
CNS
-
PEN
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2RM 2,880
Thu 5/1118:55
PEN
-
CNS
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1115:45
CNS
-
PEN
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2RM 3,079
Sat 7/1122:20
PEN
-
CNS
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1118:20
CNS
-
PEN
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2RM 3,087
Thu 5/1122:20
PEN
-
CNS
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1123:55
CNS
-
PEN
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2RM 3,153
Thu 5/1113:25
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1118:20
CNS
-
PEN
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2RM 3,458
Sat 7/307:50
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops48h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 11/312:35
CNS
-
PEN
2 stops25h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 10/2RM 3,645
Tue 3/1109:05
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1118:20
CNS
-
PEN
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2RM 3,653
Sun 8/1114:30
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1118:20
CNS
-
PEN
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2RM 3,680
Fri 6/1121:15
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops17h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 13/1118:20
CNS
-
PEN
1 stop17h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/2RM 3,731

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RM 3,637
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 7/3-11/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 105h 25m total
  • Penang to Cairns
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Sat 7/3

07:50-10:45

2 stops48h 55m

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Wed 11/3

12:35-12:00

2 stops25h 25m

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Penang Intl

Sat 7/3

10:35-17:20

1 stop28h 45m

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-16:25

1 stop23h 50m

RM 4,094

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

How often are flights from Penang to Cairns delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Penang and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 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 morning 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 Tuesday 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, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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  • How long is the flight from Penang to Cairns?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines fly from Penang to Cairns in about 28h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 10m. Penang and Cairns are separated by a distance of 5568 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    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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