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Cheap flights from Cairns to Malaysia from $347

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — KUL
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$576

One-way from

$347

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$919
7/8-17/8
  • 7/8-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 15m total
  • Cairns to Malaysia
15/9
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 20m total
  • Cairns to Malaysia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($629 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Cairns to Malaysia

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 11 July 2025.

Thu 7/807:00CNS - KUL
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/813:10KUL - CNS
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$576
Sun 24/817:35CNS - KUL
2 stops44h 50mChina Southern
Sat 30/802:20KUL - CNS
2 stops55h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 9/7$2,016

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Malaysia 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 11 July 2025.
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 7/8

07:00-16:50

1 stop11h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 17/8

13:10-06:35

1 stop15h 25m

$576

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Sun 24/8

17:35-12:25

2 stops44h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/8

02:20-11:35

2 stops55h 15m

$2,016

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Mon 15/9

07:15-15:35

1 stop10h 20m

$347

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Wed 15/10

18:15-21:10

1 stop28h 55m

$419

CairnsKuala Lumpur

CNS - KUL

CNSKUL

Cairns

Tue 19/8

17:20-12:05

2 stops20h 45m

$914

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/7

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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 11 July 2025.

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.

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 11 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern 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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

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

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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.

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Malaysia (average of $345). Flying from Cairns to Malaysia 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$699Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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