Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Cairns, Australia
Flights starting at £214. Choose between AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, or Virgin Australia Airlines to find the best price.
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The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Qantas. Kota Kinabalu and Cairns have 401 direct flights per week.
Check-in for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Cairns
Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
---|---|---|---|---|
AirAsia | AXM | AK | No | 0 0 |
Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
Malaysia Airlines | MAS | MH | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
Qantas | QFA | QF | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
Weather in Cairns
Average Weather
Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
January | 30°C | 24°C |
February | 30°C | 24°C |
March | 29°C | 23°C |
April | 27°C | 22°C |
May | 25°C | 20°C |
June | 24°C | 18°C |
July | 24°C | 18°C |
August | 24°C | 17°C |
September | 26°C | 19°C |
October | 28°C | 21°C |
November | 29°C | 22°C |
December | 30°C | 23°C |
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