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Cheap flights from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur from $368

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — KUL
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Kuala Lumpur (MY1). 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 7 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$544

One-way from

$368

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$955
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  • Indonesia AirAsia
  • 4/3-23/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Cairns to Kuala Lumpur
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24/4
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • Cairns to Kuala Lumpur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($366 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 February 2025.

Tue 4/309:45CNS - KUL
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/310:20KUL - CNS
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$544
Wed 14/518:15CNS - KUL
1 stop25h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 23/722:00KUL - CNS
1 stop41h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,060
Tue 22/418:40CNS - KUL
2 stops28h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 2/516:45KUL - CNS
2 stops17h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,208
Tue 4/312:45CNS - KUL
2 stops52h 55mChina Southern
Sat 22/302:20KUL - CNS
2 stops31h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 6/2$1,718

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CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Tue 4/3

09:45-09:55

2 stops26h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 23/3

10:20-06:10

1 stop17h 50m

$544

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Wed 14/5

18:15-17:25

1 stop25h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 23/7

22:00-17:00

1 stop41h 00m

$1,060

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Tue 22/4

18:40-20:40

2 stops28h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 2/5

16:45-12:00

2 stops17h 15m

$1,208

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Tue 4/3

12:45-15:40

2 stops52h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 22/3

02:20-12:05

2 stops31h 45m

$1,718

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Thu 24/4

19:05-14:45

1 stop21h 40m

$368

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Fri 25/4

18:15-08:30

1 stop16h 15m

$749

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Deals found on 6/2

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Kuala Lumpur by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuala Lumpur ranges from 120.0 - 280.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Kuala Lumpur when rainfall is around 120.0 mm.

Temperature in Kuala Lumpur by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kuala Lumpur, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur. 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 Kuala Lumpur. Reviews last updated 7 February 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,314 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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
1,314 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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
7.6
Good
88 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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

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

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur. 1 airline have flights from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Kuala Lumpur per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur round-trip from $1,060. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $1,208, and China Southern, from $1,718. These flights start at 5% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur (average of $345). Flying from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of $693). 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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