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Find cheap flights to Cairns from RM 2,260

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Cairns departing on 26/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals to Cairns

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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15:40 - 06:00KUL-CNS
12h 20m1 stop
19:40 - 10:00CNS-KUL
16h 20m1 stop
RM 2,260
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Wed, 26 Jun - Mon, 15 Jul
15:40 - 06:00KUL-CNS
12h 20m1 stop
19:40 - 10:00CNS-KUL
16h 20m1 stop
RM 2,332
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Wed, 26 Jun - Fri, 19 Jul
15:40 - 06:00KUL-CNS
12h 20m1 stop
19:40 - 10:00CNS-KUL
16h 20m1 stop
RM 2,365
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Wed, 26 Jun - Sun, 21 Jul
21:45 - 17:00KUL-CNS
17h 15m1 stop
18:15 - 05:50CNS-KUL
13h 35m1 stop
RM 2,394Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 27 Jun - Mon, 15 Jul
21:45 - 17:00KUL-CNS
17h 15m1 stop
18:15 - 05:50CNS-KUL
13h 35m1 stop
RM 2,503Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 30 Jun - Mon, 15 Jul
21:45 - 22:50KUL-CNS
23h 05m1 stop
06:35 - 04:15CNS-KUL
23h 40m1 stop
RM 3,028
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Fri, 28 Jun - Thu, 18 Jul
13:10 - 13:05KUL-CNS
21h 55m2 stops
13:30 - 20:15CNS-KUL
32h 45m2 stops
RM 4,740Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 12 May - Thu, 16 May
13:10 - 13:05KUL-CNS
21h 55m2 stops
13:30 - 20:15CNS-KUL
32h 45m2 stops
RM 4,749Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 12 May - Thu, 16 May
15:25 - 12:05KUL-CNS
18h 40m2 stops
06:00 - 20:40CNS-KUL
16h 40m2 stops
RM 4,988Qantas Airways
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Tue, 25 Jun - Thu, 18 Jul
15:25 - 12:05KUL-CNS
18h 40m2 stops
06:00 - 20:40CNS-KUL
16h 40m2 stops
RM 5,064Qantas Airways
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Tue, 25 Jun - Sun, 21 Jul

Flights to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

The average price of all flights to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cairns is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as RM 3,231. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are RM 4,421 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?

The average price for all flights to Cairns depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is generally in the evening, when flights cost RM 3,261 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cairns is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 4,421.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

The duration of your flight to Cairns depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Kuala Lumpur, which takes 21h 55m, and Penang, which takes 37h 45m.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

February

Cheapest flight

RM 2,260
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns

When to book flights to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Cairns based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Cairns flights

  • How far is Cairns from central Cairns?

    Central Cairns is 4 km away from Cairns.

  • What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

    All flights to Cairns land at Cairns. The airport code is CNS,and it can also be referred to as Cairns or Cairns Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Cairns?

    Of the 9 airlines that fly to Cairns, Qantas Airways offers the most flights, with around 148 per week, followed by Jetstar with 98 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cairns

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Find which airlines fly direct to Cairns, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Malaysia to Cairns

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

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Direct returns

Cairns to Malaysia

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

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Top airlines flying to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Malaysia to Cairns. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1479 reviews
8.4boarding
7.8food
8.7crew
8.1comfort
8.2entertainment
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Good flight. The food was served a bit late, hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

10.0 ExcellentYM, Apr 2024MEL - SIN
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Good flight. The food was served a bit late, hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

Awesome as always. I wish though the cabin for premium was upgraded.... Same old sane old :(

I requested an aisle seat and got a middle seat The flight gate was changed and the flight was delayed

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

Seating cramped; close to toilet, foul smelling and noisy, very unhygienic and disease risk Free and paid Wi-Fi NOT accessible at all - misleading advertising Very expensive sunglasses disappeared from back seat pouch. Coffee disgusting and cold

They close their counter so early. I had internet issues so I couldn’t check In online . I would have made the flight but their counter was closed 5 minutes before we arrived. No way of contacting them even though I had the confirmation number and tried to check in the night before on someone else’s phone. I tried calling their customer service with no pick up. Horrible experience, I’m very unhappy with them. I hope to never fly with them ever again. It costed me almost $900.

Transfer within the same terminal and lots of facilities at the airport.

Even though it was a very full flight, the service was still excellent, the plane did not feel too cramped and cabin crew made a sincere effort to help passengers find overhead space for stowing luggage.

The stewardess was very helpful all the way. My seat had an issue with headphones and after the replaced and gave me a new pair and noticed it was the seat I got a new chair to sit and a great ride back home

The seat comfort, the food and of course the crew, they made you feel welcome and relaxed 😊

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
26/6Wed
1 stop
12h 20mKUL-CNS
15/7Mon
1 stop
16h 20mCNS-KUL
RM 2,260
26/6Wed
1 stop
12h 20mKUL-CNS
19/7Fri
1 stop
16h 20mCNS-KUL
RM 2,332
26/6Wed
1 stop
12h 20mKUL-CNS
21/7Sun
1 stop
16h 20mCNS-KUL
RM 2,365
27/6Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
17h 15mKUL-CNS
15/7Mon
1 stopSingapore Airlines
13h 35mCNS-KUL
RM 2,394
30/6Sun
1 stopSingapore Airlines
17h 15mKUL-CNS
15/7Mon
1 stopSingapore Airlines
13h 35mCNS-KUL
RM 2,503
28/6Fri
1 stop
23h 05mKUL-CNS
18/7Thu
1 stop
23h 40mCNS-KUL
RM 3,028
12/5Sun
2 stopsCathay Pacific
21h 55mKUL-CNS
16/5Thu
2 stopsCathay Pacific
32h 45mCNS-KUL
RM 4,740
12/5Sun
2 stopsCathay Pacific
21h 55mKUL-CNS
16/5Thu
2 stopsCathay Pacific
32h 45mCNS-KUL
RM 4,749
25/6Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
18h 40mKUL-CNS
18/7Thu
2 stopsQantas Airways
16h 40mCNS-KUL
RM 4,988
25/6Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
18h 40mKUL-CNS
21/7Sun
2 stopsQantas Airways
16h 40mCNS-KUL
RM 5,064

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Recent domestic flight deals

17/5Fri
directJetstar
2h 25mBNE-CNS
21/5Tue
directJetstar
2h 10mCNS-BNE
RM 615
10/5Fri
directJetstar
2h 25mBNE-CNS
13/5Mon
directJetstar
2h 10mCNS-BNE
RM 644
1/7Mon
directVirgin Australia
2h 30mBNE-CNS
4/7Thu
directVirgin Australia
2h 15mCNS-BNE
RM 744
15/7Mon
directRex
3h 00mBNE-CNS
18/7Thu
directRex
2h 45mCNS-BNE
RM 935
22/5Wed
directVirgin Australia
2h 30mBNE-CNS
25/5Sat
directVirgin Australia
2h 15mCNS-BNE
RM 982
21/8Wed
directQantas Airways
3h 05mSYD-CNS
4/9Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
11h 50mCNS-SYD
RM 1,550
9/7Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
13h 30mSYD-CNS
16/7Tue
directQantas Airways
2h 55mCNS-SYD
RM 1,597
14/6Fri
direct
2h 25mBNE-CNS
17/6Mon
multi-stop
9h 05mCNS-BNE
RM 1,783
17/6Mon
multi-stop
9h 50mOOL-CNS
23/6Sun
direct
2h 15mCNS-OOL
RM 1,845
4/6Tue
multi-stopRex
19h 00mMEL-CNS
6/6Thu
multi-stopRex
8h 20mCNS-MEL
RM 2,437

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