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Cheap flights from Montreal to Cairns from $1,531

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Montreal to Cairns departing on 30/7. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Qatar Airways Logo
21:35 - 23:20
YUL
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CNS
35h 45m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
19:15 - 14:45
CNS
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YUL
57h 30m
2 stops
$2,823Qatar Airways
Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
Air Canada Logo
07:30 - 14:00
YUL
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CNS
39h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 19:35
CNS
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YUL
28h 35m
2 stops
$2,886Air Canada
Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Air Canada Logo
07:30 - 14:00
YUL
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CNS
39h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 19:35
CNS
-
YUL
28h 35m
2 stops
$2,890Air Canada
Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Air Canada Logo
08:45 - 14:00
YUL
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CNS
38h 15m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
15:45 - 07:10
CNS
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YUL
54h 25m
2 stops
$2,947Air Canada
Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Air Canada Logo
08:45 - 14:00
YUL
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CNS
38h 15m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
15:45 - 10:25
CNS
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YUL
57h 40m
3 stops
$2,958Air Canada
Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Air Canada Logo
13:20 - 14:00
YUL
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CNS
33h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
15:45 - 11:25
CNS
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YUL
58h 40m
3 stops
$2,970Air Canada
Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Air Canada Logo
08:45 - 14:00
YUL
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CNS
38h 15m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
15:45 - 10:25
CNS
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YUL
57h 40m
3 stops
$2,974Air Canada
Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Air Canada Logo
21:20 - 14:55
YUL
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CNS
50h 35m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
15:45 - 09:25
CNS
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YUL
56h 40m
3 stops
$3,143Air Canada
Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Air Canada Logo
17:10 - 14:55
YUL
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CNS
54h 45m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
15:45 - 20:43
CNS
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YUL
43h 58m
2 stops
$3,147Air Canada
Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Air Canada Logo
18:10 - 14:55
YUL
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CNS
53h 45m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
15:45 - 00:25
CNS
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YUL
47h 40m
3 stops
$3,154Air Canada
Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

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Air Canada flights from Montreal to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Montreal to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
14 Nov
YUL07:30Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
39h 30m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
18 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
28h 35m
2 stops
YUL19:35Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,886
Air Canada
14 Nov
YUL07:30Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
39h 30m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
18 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
28h 35m
2 stops
YUL19:35Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,890
Air Canada
14 Nov
YUL08:45Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
38h 15m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
18 Nov
CNS15:45Cairns
54h 25m
2 stops
YUL07:10Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,947

Qantas Airways flights from Montreal to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Montreal to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
31 July
YUL12:30Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
32h 05m
3 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
10 Aug
CNS06:45Cairns
45h 59m
2 stops
YUL14:44Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$3,923
Qantas Airways
31 July
YUL12:30Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
32h 05m
3 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
10 Aug
CNS06:45Cairns
45h 59m
2 stops
YUL14:44Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$3,933
Qantas Airways
17 Dec
YUL07:30Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
36h 35m
3 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
3 Jan
CNS08:00Cairns
46h 06m
2 stops
YUL15:06Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$19,777

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MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 4/9

21:35-23:20

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Fri 11/9

19:15-14:45

2 stops57h 30m

$2,823
Fastest return journey

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 14/11

07:30-14:00

2 stops39h 30m

Cairns

Wed 18/11

06:00-19:35

2 stops28h 35m

$2,886

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 14/11

07:30-14:00

2 stops39h 30m

Cairns

Wed 18/11

06:00-19:35

2 stops28h 35m

$2,890

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 14/11

08:45-14:00

2 stops38h 15m

Cairns

Wed 18/11

15:45-07:10

2 stops54h 25m

$2,947

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 14/11

08:45-14:00

2 stops38h 15m

Cairns

Wed 18/11

15:45-10:25

3 stops57h 40m

$2,958

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 14/11

13:20-14:00

2 stops33h 40m

Cairns

Wed 18/11

15:45-11:25

3 stops58h 40m

$2,970

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 14/11

08:45-14:00

2 stops38h 15m

Cairns

Wed 18/11

15:45-10:25

3 stops57h 40m

$2,974

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 14/11

21:20-14:55

3 stops50h 35m

Cairns

Wed 18/11

15:45-09:25

3 stops56h 40m

$3,143

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 14/11

17:10-14:55

3 stops54h 45m

Cairns

Wed 18/11

15:45-20:43

2 stops43h 58m

$3,147

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 14/11

18:10-14:55

3 stops53h 45m

Cairns

Wed 18/11

15:45-00:25

3 stops47h 40m

$3,154

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Fastest flight time

26h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Montreal to Cairns takes 26h 35m
There are no direct flights from Montreal to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Montreal to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Montreal to Cairns

  • How far is Montreal to Cairns by plane?

    There are 15175.7 km between Montreal and Cairns. 26h 35m 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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