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Cheap flights from Montreal to Cairns from $1,003

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Multiple Airlines Logo
18:25 - 11:40
YUL
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CNS
27h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 06:51
CNS
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YUL
32h 11m
2 stops
$2,437Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Thu, 21 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:25 - 11:40
YUL
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CNS
27h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:40 - 19:26
CNS
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YUL
35h 46m
2 stops
$2,469Multiple Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 26 May
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 23:20
YUL
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CNS
36h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:55 - 14:45
CNS
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YUL
35h 50m
2 stops
$2,513Qatar Airways
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 19 May
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 23:20
YUL
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CNS
36h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:35 - 14:45
CNS
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YUL
60h 10m
2 stops
$2,525Qatar Airways
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 20 May
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 23:20
YUL
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CNS
36h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:55 - 14:45
CNS
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YUL
59h 50m
2 stops
$2,538Qatar Airways
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 27 May
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 23:20
YUL
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CNS
36h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:55 - 14:45
CNS
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YUL
59h 50m
2 stops
$2,597Qatar Airways
Sun, 10 May - Sun, 24 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:40 - 15:55
YUL
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CNS
33h 15m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 20:48
CNS
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YUL
28h 48m
2 stops
$2,724Multiple Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 19 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:40 - 15:55
YUL
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CNS
34h 15m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 19:27
CNS
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YUL
27h 27m
2 stops
$2,726Multiple Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 26 May
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 23:20
YUL
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CNS
36h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
09:20 - 14:45
CNS
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YUL
43h 25m
2 stops
$2,748Qatar Airways
Fri, 5 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
United Airlines Logo
16:55 - 15:55
YUL
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CNS
33h 00m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 20:00
CNS
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YUL
28h 00m
2 stops
$2,749United Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 14 Jun

Qatar Airways flights from Montreal to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Montreal to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
5 May
YUL20:55Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
36h 25m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
19 May
CNS16:55Cairns
35h 50m
2 stops
YUL14:45Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,513
Qatar Airways
6 May
YUL20:55Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
36h 25m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
20 May
CNS16:35Cairns
60h 10m
2 stops
YUL14:45Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,525
Qatar Airways
13 May
YUL20:55Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
36h 25m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
27 May
CNS16:55Cairns
59h 50m
2 stops
YUL14:45Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,538

Emirates flights from Montreal to Cairns

Our best Emirates deals on Montreal to Cairns flight tickets
Emirates
18 Mar
YUL11:40Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
33h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
26 Mar
CNS11:35Cairns
58h 40m
2 stops
YUL08:15Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$4,472
Emirates
21 Mar
YUL11:40Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
33h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
6 Apr
CNS11:00Cairns
59h 00m
2 stops
YUL08:00Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$17,885
Emirates
20 Mar
YUL11:40Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
34h 10m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
10 Apr
CNS11:00Cairns
59h 00m
2 stops
YUL08:00Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$17,905

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YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 7/5

18:25-11:40

2 stops27h 15m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

12:40-06:51

2 stops32h 11m

$2,437

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 12/5

18:25-11:40

2 stops27h 15m

Cairns

Tue 26/5

21:40-19:26

2 stops35h 46m

$2,469

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 5/5

20:55-23:20

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

16:55-14:45

2 stops35h 50m

$2,513

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 6/5

20:55-23:20

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Wed 20/5

16:35-14:45

2 stops60h 10m

$2,525

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 13/5

20:55-23:20

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

16:55-14:45

2 stops59h 50m

$2,538

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 10/5

20:55-23:20

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Sun 24/5

16:55-14:45

2 stops59h 50m

$2,597

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 5/5

16:40-15:55

3 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

06:00-20:48

2 stops28h 48m

$2,724

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 12/5

15:40-15:55

3 stops34h 15m

Cairns

Tue 26/5

06:00-19:27

2 stops27h 27m

$2,726

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 5/6

20:55-23:20

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Sat 27/6

09:20-14:45

2 stops43h 25m

$2,748

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 23/5

16:55-15:55

2 stops33h 00m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

06:00-20:00

2 stops28h 00m

$2,749

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Cheap Montreal to Cairns (YMQ to CNS) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

27h 15m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Montreal to Cairns takes 27h 15m
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. 27h 15m 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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