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Cheap flights from Malaysia to Cairns from $278

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CNS
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Malaysia (MY0) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$688

One-way from

$278
7/3-14/3
  • 7/3-14/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 43h 50m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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Indonesia AirAsia
  • Indonesia AirAsia
  • 11/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 35m 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 22 January 2025.

Fri 7/308:10PEN - CNS
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/309:45CNS - PEN
3 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$688
Fri 7/318:05PEN - CNS
1 stop45h 15mSingapore Airlines
Fri 14/318:35CNS - PEN
1 stop27h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,275
Tue 10/614:00KUL - CNS
2 stops13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/611:50CNS - KUL
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$3,277
Tue 10/620:40KUL - CNS
1 stop18h 20mSingapore Airlines
Fri 20/618:15CNS - KUL
1 stop15h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/1$4,149

Find flights from Malaysia to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Malaysia to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

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PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Fri 7/3

08:10-06:10

2 stops20h 00m

Cairns

Fri 14/3

09:45-07:35

3 stops23h 50m

$688

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Fri 7/3

18:05-17:20

1 stop45h 15m

Cairns

Fri 14/3

18:35-20:25

1 stop27h 50m

$1,275

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/6

14:00-05:20

2 stops13h 20m

Cairns

Fri 20/6

11:50-07:25

2 stops21h 35m

$3,277

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/6

20:40-17:00

1 stop18h 20m

Cairns

Fri 20/6

18:15-08:05

1 stop15h 50m

$4,149

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 11/2

20:35-06:10

1 stop31h 35m

$278

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/2

16:50-06:10

1 stop11h 20m

$298

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 7/2

19:50-12:00

2 stops38h 10m

$1,474

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 4/2

02:20-12:05

2 stops55h 45m

$2,482

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Deals found on 20/1

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Travel insights for flights from Malaysia to Cairns

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Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 22 January 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
831 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Indonesia AirAsia
6.7
Okay
57 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Malaysia to Cairns one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Indonesia AirAsia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $278. Users have also found prices from $1,474 and $2,482 on Cathay Pacific and China Southern, respectively.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Malaysia to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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