How long is the flight to Cairns?

The duration of your flight to Cairns depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Penang , which takes 29h 10m , and Kuala Lumpur , which takes 31h 35m.

How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

Central Cairns is 4 km away from Cairns Airport. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

All flights to Cairns land at Cairns Airport. The airport code is CNS,and it can also be referred to as Cairns or Cairns Intl. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cairns?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cairns. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cairns?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recent return flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Malaysia to Cairns.

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20:35 - 06:10KUL-CNS

31h 35m1 stop

07:00 - 14:45CNS-KUL

9h 45m1 stop

RM 2,194

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Thu, 30 Jan - Thu, 6 Feb

17:00 - 05:35KUL-CNS

10h 35m1 stop

19:10 - 17:15CNS-KUL

24h 05m1 stop

RM 2,208

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Mon, 6 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan

20:35 - 06:10KUL-CNS

31h 35m1 stop

07:00 - 14:45CNS-KUL

9h 45m1 stop

RM 2,221

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Thu, 30 Jan - Thu, 6 Feb

17:00 - 05:35KUL-CNS

10h 35m1 stop

07:00 - 14:45CNS-KUL

9h 45m1 stop

RM 2,226

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Mon, 6 Jan - Mon, 20 Jan

20:35 - 06:10KUL-CNS

31h 35m1 stop

07:00 - 17:20CNS-KUL

12h 20m2 stops

RM 2,252

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Thu, 30 Jan - Thu, 6 Feb

10:20 - 05:35KUL-CNS

17h 15m1 stop

09:45 - 01:00CNS-KUL

17h 15m2 stops

RM 2,270

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Mon, 6 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan

08:20 - 10:30KUL-CNS

24h 10m1 stop

12:00 - 12:30CNS-KUL

26h 30m1 stop

RM 5,751Cathay Pacific

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Mon, 6 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan

15:35 - 11:50KUL-CNS

18h 15m2 stops

06:00 - 20:15CNS-KUL

16h 15m2 stops

RM 6,690Qantas Airways

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Mon, 6 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan

02:20 - 12:05KUL-CNS

31h 45m2 stops

12:45 - 15:40CNS-KUL

28h 55m2 stops

RM 9,401China Southern

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Sun, 5 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan

02:20 - 11:50KUL-CNS

31h 30m2 stops

12:45 - 12:35CNS-KUL

25h 50m2 stops

RM 9,828China Southern

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Wed, 8 Jan - Fri, 24 Jan

Flights to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

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Prices

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cairns is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as RM 3,240. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are RM 3,363 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost RM 3,363 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cairns is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 3,363.

Cheapest flight	RM 2,194

Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns

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Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Cairns based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?
Central Cairns is 4 km away from Cairns Airport.
What is the name of Cairns’s airport?
All flights to Cairns land at Cairns Airport. The airport code is CNS,and it can also be referred to as Cairns or Cairns Intl.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cairns?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cairns.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cairns?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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High season is considered to be January, February and December. The cheapest month to fly from Malaysia is January.
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Direct departures

Malaysia to Cairns

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

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Direct returns

Cairns to Malaysia

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

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Recent return flight deals

These are the cheapest return flights to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

30/1Thu

1 stop

31h 35mKUL-CNS

6/2Thu

1 stop

9h 45mCNS-KUL

RM 2,194

6/1Mon

1 stop

10h 35mKUL-CNS

22/1Wed

1 stop

24h 05mCNS-KUL

RM 2,208

30/1Thu

1 stop

31h 35mKUL-CNS

6/2Thu

1 stop

9h 45mCNS-KUL

RM 2,221

6/1Mon

1 stop

10h 35mKUL-CNS

20/1Mon

1 stop

9h 45mCNS-KUL

RM 2,226

30/1Thu

1 stop

31h 35mKUL-CNS

6/2Thu

2 stops

12h 20mCNS-KUL

RM 2,252

6/1Mon

1 stop

17h 15mKUL-CNS

21/1Tue

2 stops

17h 15mCNS-KUL

RM 2,270

6/1Mon

1 stopCathay Pacific

24h 10mKUL-CNS

21/1Tue

1 stopCathay Pacific

26h 30mCNS-KUL

RM 5,751

6/1Mon

2 stopsQantas Airways

18h 15mKUL-CNS

21/1Tue

2 stopsQantas Airways

16h 15mCNS-KUL

RM 6,690

5/1Sun

2 stopsChina Southern

31h 45mKUL-CNS

21/1Tue

2 stopsChina Southern

28h 55mCNS-KUL

RM 9,401

8/1Wed

2 stopsChina Southern

31h 30mKUL-CNS

24/1Fri

2 stopsChina Southern

25h 50mCNS-KUL

RM 9,828

One-way flight deals

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8530 kmKUL-CNS

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6650 kmBKI-CNS

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This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Cairns departing on 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.

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Flights to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cairns is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as RM 3,240. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are RM 3,363 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost RM 3,363 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cairns is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 3,363.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

The duration of your flight to Cairns depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Penang, which takes 29h 10m, and Kuala Lumpur, which takes 31h 35m.

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How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cairns?

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cairns?

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