How long is the flight from Cairns to Malaysia?

A quick flight from Cairns to Malaysia can take about 29h. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,023. Cairns and Malaysia are separated by a distance of 5568 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malaysia 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 Malaysia when rainfall is around 120.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malaysia, 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).

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

When flying from Cairns to Malaysia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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.

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CNS Cairns - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CNSKUL

Cairns

Wed 13/1

19:15-22:50

1 stop29h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$394

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CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS Cairns - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CNSKUL

Cairns

Sun 17/1

06:40-04:10

1 stop23h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$510

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS Cairns - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CNSKUL

Cairns

Mon 4/1

19:15-22:50

1 stop29h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$534

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS Cairns - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CNSKUL

Cairns

Sun 29/11

09:45-15:10

2 stops31h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$636

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CNS Cairns - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CNSKUL

Cairns

Thu 26/11

09:45-13:55

3 stops30h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$669

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS Cairns - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CNSKUL

Cairns

Sun 3/1

12:20-20:25

3 stops34h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$732

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS Cairns - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CNSKUL

Cairns

Fri 4/12

09:45-08:00

2 stops24h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$804

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS Cairns - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CNSKUL

Cairns

Wed 9/12

19:15-15:10

1 stop21h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 16/12

17:55-05:45

1 stop9h 50m

$990

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CNS Cairns - PEN Penang Intl

CNSPEN

Cairns

Sun 28/2

18:20-21:20

1 stop29h 00m

Penang Intl

Sun 11/4

09:30-17:05

1 stop29h 35m

$1,023

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CNS Cairns - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

CNSKUL

Cairns

Wed 24/2

18:20-10:15

1 stop17h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 25/2

17:15-17:15

1 stop22h 00m

$1,202

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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. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,023. Cairns and Malaysia are separated by a distance of 5568 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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