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Cheap flights from Malaysia to Cairns from $235

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 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CNS
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Malaysia to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$558

One-way from

$235
20/8-28/8
  • 20/8-28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 20m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
12/12
  • 12/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 50m 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 8 July 2025.

Wed 20/817:50KUL - CNS
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/807:00CNS - KUL
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$558
Wed 20/809:05PEN - CNS
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/805:45CNS - PEN
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$698
Sat 27/1210:10PEN - CNS
1 stop29h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 9/118:35CNS - PEN
1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,354
Tue 19/801:00PEN - CNS
2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 27/811:45CNS - PEN
2 stops56h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/7$1,907

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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 8 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Malaysia to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Malaysia

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 20/8

17:50-06:20

1 stop10h 30m

Cairns

Thu 28/8

07:00-16:50

1 stop11h 50m

$558

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Wed 20/8

09:05-06:20

2 stops19h 15m

Cairns

Wed 27/8

05:45-10:00

2 stops30h 15m

$698

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Sat 27/12

10:10-17:20

1 stop29h 10m

Cairns

Fri 9/1

18:35-14:40

1 stop22h 05m

$1,354

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Tue 19/8

01:00-12:55

2 stops33h 55m

Cairns

Wed 27/8

11:45-18:40

2 stops56h 55m

$1,907

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 12/12

18:20-06:10

1 stop9h 50m

$235

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/12

20:35-06:10

1 stop31h 35m

$246

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/12

18:40-17:20

1 stop20h 40m

$516

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 8/12

08:20-10:45

2 stops48h 25m

$828

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Deals found on 7/7

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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 8 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andIndonesia AirAsia from Malaysia to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $246. Users have also found prices from $516 and $828 on Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, 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 $166). Flying from Malaysia to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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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