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Cheap flights from Montreal to Cairns from $1,786

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Qatar Airways Logo
20:50 - 19:05
YUL
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CNS
55h 15m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
23:55 - 14:05
CNS
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YUL
53h 10m
2 stops
$2,893Qatar Airways
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
20:50 - 19:05
YUL
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CNS
55h 15m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
23:55 - 14:05
CNS
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YUL
53h 10m
2 stops
$2,894Qatar Airways
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
20:50 - 11:05
YUL
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CNS
47h 15m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 14:05
CNS
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YUL
57h 15m
2 stops
$2,897Qatar Airways
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
21:35 - 23:20
YUL
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CNS
35h 45m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
00:55 - 14:45
CNS
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YUL
51h 50m
2 stops
$2,960Qatar Airways
Fri, 12 Jun - Fri, 10 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 11:10
YUL
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CNS
27h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 17:00
CNS
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YUL
43h 20m
1 stop
$3,721Multiple Airlines
Fri, 12 Jun - Sat, 11 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 09:20
YUL
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CNS
71h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 15:52
CNS
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YUL
34h 37m
2 stops
$3,805Multiple Airlines
Fri, 12 Jun - Sat, 11 Jul
Air Canada Logo
13:25 - 14:00
YUL
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CNS
33h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
17:35 - 00:33
CNS
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YUL
45h 58m
3 stops
$3,823Air Canada
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Air Canada Logo
07:30 - 14:00
YUL
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CNS
39h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
17:35 - 22:53
CNS
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YUL
44h 18m
3 stops
$3,825Air Canada
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Air Canada Logo
13:25 - 14:00
YUL
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CNS
33h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
17:35 - 00:33
CNS
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YUL
45h 58m
3 stops
$3,830Air Canada
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 14:55
YUL
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CNS
41h 55m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
17:35 - 21:53
CNS
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YUL
43h 18m
3 stops
$3,944Air Canada
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

Qatar Airways flights from Montreal to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Montreal to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
4 Nov
YUL20:50Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
55h 15m
2 stops
CNS19:05Cairns
8 Nov
CNS23:55Cairns
53h 10m
2 stops
YUL14:05Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,893
Qatar Airways
18 Nov
YUL20:50Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
55h 15m
2 stops
CNS19:05Cairns
22 Nov
CNS23:55Cairns
53h 10m
2 stops
YUL14:05Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,894
Qatar Airways
18 Nov
YUL20:50Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
47h 15m
2 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
22 Nov
CNS19:50Cairns
57h 15m
2 stops
YUL14:05Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,897

Air Canada flights from Montreal to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Montreal to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
18 Nov
YUL13:25Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
33h 35m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
22 Nov
CNS17:35Cairns
45h 58m
3 stops
YUL00:33Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$3,823
Air Canada
18 Nov
YUL07:30Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
39h 30m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
22 Nov
CNS17:35Cairns
44h 18m
3 stops
YUL22:53Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$3,825
Air Canada
18 Nov
YUL13:25Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
33h 35m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
22 Nov
CNS17:35Cairns
45h 58m
3 stops
YUL00:33Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$3,830

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YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 4/11

20:50-19:05

2 stops55h 15m

Cairns

Sun 8/11

23:55-14:05

2 stops53h 10m

$2,893

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 18/11

20:50-19:05

2 stops55h 15m

Cairns

Sun 22/11

23:55-14:05

2 stops53h 10m

$2,894

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 18/11

20:50-11:05

2 stops47h 15m

Cairns

Sun 22/11

19:50-14:05

2 stops57h 15m

$2,897

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 12/6

21:35-23:20

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

00:55-14:45

2 stops51h 50m

$2,960
Fastest return journey

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 12/6

18:00-11:10

2 stops27h 10m

Cairns

Sat 11/7

11:40-17:00

1 stop43h 20m

$3,721

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 12/6

19:30-09:20

3 stops71h 50m

Cairns

Sat 11/7

19:15-15:52

2 stops34h 37m

$3,804

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 18/11

13:25-14:00

2 stops33h 35m

Cairns

Sun 22/11

17:35-00:33

3 stops45h 58m

$3,823

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 18/11

07:30-14:00

2 stops39h 30m

Cairns

Sun 22/11

17:35-22:53

3 stops44h 18m

$3,825

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 18/11

13:25-14:00

2 stops33h 35m

Cairns

Sun 22/11

17:35-00:33

3 stops45h 58m

$3,830

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 18/11

06:00-14:55

3 stops41h 55m

Cairns

Sun 22/11

17:35-21:53

3 stops43h 18m

$3,944

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Fastest flight time

45h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Montreal to Cairns takes 45h 50m
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. 45h 50m 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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