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Cheap flights from Montreal to Cairns from $1,892

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Emirates Logo
10:40 - 10:45
YUL
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CNS
57h 05m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 08:00
CNS
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YUL
58h 25m
2 stops
$7,143Emirates
Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:59 - 11:00
YUL
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CNS
31h 01m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:15 - 07:05
CNS
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YUL
35h 50m
3 stops
$7,979Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:59 - 11:00
YUL
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CNS
31h 01m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 06:44
CNS
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YUL
32h 04m
2 stops
$9,460Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:30 - 17:30
YUL
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CNS
56h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 07:05
CNS
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YUL
53h 30m
3 stops
$27,760Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr

Emirates flights from Montreal to Cairns

Our best Emirates deals on Montreal to Cairns flight tickets
Emirates
19 Feb
YUL10:40Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
39h 10m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
23 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
64h 35m
2 stops
YUL07:35Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$4,271
Emirates
19 Feb
YUL10:40Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
38h 35m
2 stops
CNS16:15Cairns
23 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
64h 35m
2 stops
YUL07:35Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$4,276
Emirates
1 Mar
YUL10:40Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
57h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
1 Apr
CNS11:35Cairns
58h 25m
2 stops
YUL08:00Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$7,143

Air Canada flights from Montreal to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Montreal to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
19 Feb
YUL13:25Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
33h 35m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
23 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
39h 44m
2 stops
YUL06:44Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$4,644
Air Canada
19 Feb
YUL13:10Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
34h 45m
3 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
23 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
26h 00m
2 stops
YUL17:00Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$4,822
Air Canada
19 Feb
YUL15:10Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
32h 45m
3 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
23 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
30h 09m
2 stops
YUL21:09Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$4,831

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Price

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 1/3

10:40-10:45

2 stops57h 05m

Cairns

Wed 1/4

11:35-08:00

2 stops58h 25m

$7,143

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 1/3

12:59-11:00

3 stops31h 01m

Cairns

Wed 1/4

09:15-07:05

3 stops35h 50m

$7,979

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 1/3

12:59-11:00

3 stops31h 01m

Cairns

Wed 1/4

12:40-06:44

2 stops32h 04m

$9,460

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 2/3

18:30-17:30

2 stops56h 00m

Cairns

Wed 1/4

15:35-07:05

3 stops53h 30m

$27,760

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 30/6

17:30-05:55

2 stops46h 25m

$1,892

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 30/6

08:30-11:10

2 stops36h 40m

$1,947

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 30/6

13:05-04:30

1 stop25h 25m

$2,052

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 30/6

12:30-22:25

3 stops43h 55m

$2,087

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 30/6

18:30-20:20

2 stops35h 50m

$2,180

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 30/6

07:15-12:55

3 stops39h 40m

$2,488

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Montreal to Cairns?

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Fastest flight time

39h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Montreal to Cairns takes 39h 10m
There are no direct flights from Montreal to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Montreal to Cairns.
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  • How far is Montreal to Cairns by plane?

    There are 15175.7 km between Montreal and Cairns. 39h 10m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Montreal to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Montreal to Cairns Airport were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Montreal to Cairns Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Montreal to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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