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Cheap flights from Cairns to Malaysia from $433

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
18 Dec — 25 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 18 November 2025.

Sat 20/1206:40CNS - KUL
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1217:55KUL - CNS
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$1,587
Sat 20/1209:45CNS - KUL
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1219:40KUL - CNS
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$1,617
Tue 30/1223:55CNS - KUL
1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/110:20KUL - CNS
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11$1,672
Wed 31/1219:50CNS - KUL
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/113:20KUL - CNS
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$1,690
Sun 21/1223:55CNS - KUL
1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1215:55KUL - CNS
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$1,819

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 18 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$824

One-way from

$433
2/12-13/12
  • 2/12-13/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • Cairns to Malaysia
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24/4
  • 24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 25m 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

Wed 6/5

18:15-13:50

1 stop21h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 24/5

11:00-17:00

1 stop28h 00m

$1,046

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Wed 6/5

06:00-20:25

2 stops16h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 24/5

16:10-11:50

2 stops17h 40m

$1,150

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

$1,151

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Wed 6/5

06:00-20:25

2 stops16h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 24/5

16:10-12:55

3 stops18h 45m

$1,208

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Sat 20/12

06:40-11:10

2 stops30h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 24/12

17:55-05:45

1 stop9h 50m

$1,587

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Sat 20/12

09:45-01:00

2 stops17h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 25/12

19:40-05:45

1 stop32h 05m

$1,617

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Wed 31/12

09:45-01:00

2 stops17h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 7/1

11:25-08:30

2 stops19h 05m

$1,713

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Fri 12/12

09:45-01:00

2 stops17h 15m

$633

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Wed 10/12

18:35-06:00

1 stop13h 25m

$1,118

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Wed 10/12

09:45-20:45

2 stops13h 00m

$1,260

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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 18 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 18 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
1,404 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
1,404 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Malaysia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 16h 25m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,150. Cairns and Malaysia are separated by a distance of 5300 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 18 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$704Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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