Top Airlines Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns

Choose from 7 airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns, including Jetstar Airways, Indonesia AirAsia, and Batik Air Malaysia. Batik Air Malaysia has lowest fares on this route.

Search direct flights: from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns for the next 3 months. Book one way from AU$ 272 | Return from AU$ 685

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Cairns is about 5,322.27km. The direct flights take around 6 hours 50 minutes. Visit Cairns during January for peak season energy, or opt for November for fewer crowds and cheaper flights.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 272
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 685
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance5,322.27km
Average flight time6 hours 50 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

Best Time to Book Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns

The cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns are available between Nov 23 and Nov 30, with one way flights starting from AU$ 271.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) AirAsia X Berhad Indonesia AirAsia Batik Air Malaysia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 6 hours 50 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Cairns (CNS).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns on November 24, 2025 with Batik Air Malaysia, with prices starting at AU$ 203.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairns, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cairns Airport (KUL-CNS) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The time difference between Cairns and Kuala Lumpur is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.