What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which costs RM 1500 - RM 6500 and takes 20h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Kota Kinabalu?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which takes 20h 46m and costs RM 1500 - RM 6500.

How far is it from Cairns to Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Cairns and Kota Kinabalu is 4146 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Kota Kinabalu?

It takes approximately 20h 46m to get from Cairns to Kota Kinabalu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu is 2h behind Cairns. It is currently 1:27 PM in Cairns and 11:27 AM in Kota Kinabalu.

Where can I stay near Kota Kinabalu?

There are 1126+ hotels available in Kota Kinabalu.

Cairns to Kota Kinabalu - one way to travel via plane

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There is 1 way to get from Cairns to Kota Kinabalu by plane

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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane CNS - BKI
20h 46m
RM 1,526–6,409

Cairns (CNS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

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22h 15mAverage Duration

RM 1,505Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,146.2 km
Duration: 20h 46m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and AirAsia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) once daily.

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