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Cheap flights from Cairns to Malaysia from $451

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — KUL
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Malaysia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Malaysia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 November 2025.

Thu 6/1106:00CNS - KUL
3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1119:25KUL - CNS
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,383
Thu 6/1109:45CNS - KUL
2 stops13h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 9/1115:25KUL - CNS
2 stops29h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/11$1,387
Thu 6/1111:35CNS - KUL
2 stops31h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/1117:50KUL - CNS
2 stops38h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11$1,470

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Malaysia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to Malaysia flight deals. Data was last updated 4 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$876

One-way from

$451
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 5/3-9/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Cairns to Malaysia
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2/12
  • 2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 15m total
  • Cairns to Malaysia
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Malaysia that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Malaysia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Thu 5/3

17:35-20:45

2 stops29h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/3

15:25-10:45

2 stops17h 20m

$876

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Tue 2/12

09:45-01:00

2 stops17h 15m

$451

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Mon 1/12

19:15-19:10

1 stop25h 55m

$507

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Fri 28/11

19:15-15:20

1 stop22h 05m

$510

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Sun 9/11

09:15-06:30

3 stops23h 15m

$515

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Thu 4/12

09:45-01:00

2 stops17h 15m

$520

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Sat 8/11

09:15-16:10

3 stops32h 55m

$532

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Sat 29/11

19:15-10:10

1 stop16h 55m

$593

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Wed 3/12

19:15-14:45

1 stop21h 30m

$599

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Sat 4/4

10:00-00:25

2 stops16h 25m

$616

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Deals found on 2/11

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Malaysia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairns to Malaysia at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 67% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. Reviews last updated 4 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines from Cairns to Malaysia. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,391 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2024

SIN - DPS

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,391 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,391 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2024

SIN - DPS

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to Malaysia. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Malaysia?

    A quick flight from Cairns to Malaysia can take about 29h 10m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $876. Cairns and Malaysia are separated by a distance of 5300 km.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Malaysia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Malaysia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Malaysia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Malaysia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Cairns to Malaysia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cairns to Malaysia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$701Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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