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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Cairns from $318

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CNS
31 May — 7 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 May 2026.

Fri 30/1009:10
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/1119:15
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$837
Tue 18/822:10
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/812:50
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$856
Sun 26/720:55
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/819:15
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$967
Fri 21/822:00
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/813:30
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$982
Mon 15/607:05
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/606:45
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$983
Wed 19/816:05
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/813:30
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,011

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Round-trip from

$856

One-way from

$318
18/8-24/8
  • 18/8-24/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Cairns
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2/6
  • 2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Cairns
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Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 15/6

09:15-09:20

1 stop22h 05m

Cairns

Mon 22/6

06:45-04:00

1 stop23h 15m

$988
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 19/8

16:05-05:30

1 stop11h 25m

Cairns

Wed 26/8

13:30-04:00

1 stop16h 30m

$1,011

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 14/8

22:25-14:40

1 stop14h 15m

Cairns

Mon 17/8

21:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

$1,282

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 18/8

22:25-14:40

1 stop14h 15m

Cairns

Mon 24/8

14:50-06:00

1 stop17h 10m

$1,646

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/6

17:00-10:35

2 stops15h 35m

Cairns

Thu 18/6

06:00-22:20

2 stops18h 20m

$1,812
Cheapest one-way

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 24/5

12:50-05:30

2 stops14h 40m

$418

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/6

11:35-23:20

3 stops33h 45m

$478
Fastest single journey

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 8/6

17:50-05:30

1 stop9h 40m

$485

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 4/6

07:05-08:30

3 stops23h 25m

$531

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 25/5

12:50-22:40

3 stops31h 50m

$549

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Cairns

How often are flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Tuesday 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 Kuala Lumpur to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Cairns. 0 airlines have flights to Cairns from Kuala Lumpur Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Cairns should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Cairns?

    Qantas Airways can get you from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Cairns in just under 14h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Cairns is about 5300 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Cairns?

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