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Cheap flights from Montreal to Cairns from $890

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United Airlines Logo
16:55 - 15:55
YUL
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CNS
33h 00m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:45
CNS
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YUL
24h 45m
2 stops
$2,828United Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May
United Airlines Logo
17:40 - 15:55
YUL
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CNS
32h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 20:00
CNS
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YUL
28h 00m
2 stops
$2,829United Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:15 - 18:25
YUL
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CNS
45h 10m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 07:05
CNS
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YUL
49h 55m
3 stops
$2,840Multiple Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May
Air Canada Logo
21:30 - 11:10
YUL
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CNS
47h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 00:40
CNS
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YUL
46h 05m
2 stops
$2,912Air Canada
Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May
Air Canada Logo
18:30 - 15:55
YUL
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CNS
55h 25m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 20:48
CNS
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YUL
42h 13m
2 stops
$2,922Air Canada
Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May
United Airlines Logo
08:10 - 15:55
YUL
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CNS
41h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 20:00
CNS
-
YUL
28h 00m
2 stops
$2,928United Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 14 Jun
United Airlines Logo
08:10 - 15:55
YUL
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CNS
41h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 20:00
CNS
-
YUL
28h 00m
2 stops
$2,934United Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 14 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:40 - 11:15
YUL
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CNS
27h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:55 - 19:39
CNS
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YUL
32h 44m
2 stops
$3,040Multiple Airlines
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 28 Jun
Air Canada Logo
20:30 - 15:55
YUL
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CNS
53h 25m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 09:21
CNS
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YUL
54h 46m
3 stops
$3,064Air Canada
Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May
Air Canada Logo
21:30 - 15:55
YUL
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CNS
52h 25m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 08:20
CNS
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YUL
53h 45m
3 stops
$3,066Air Canada
Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May

United Airlines flights from Montreal to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on Montreal to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
23 May
YUL16:55Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
33h 00m
2 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
27 May
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 45m
2 stops
YUL16:45Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,828
United Airlines
23 May
YUL17:40Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
32h 15m
2 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
27 May
CNS06:00Cairns
28h 00m
2 stops
YUL20:00Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,829
United Airlines
23 May
YUL08:10Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
41h 45m
2 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
14 June
CNS06:00Cairns
28h 00m
2 stops
YUL20:00Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,928

Air Canada flights from Montreal to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Montreal to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
23 May
YUL21:30Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
47h 40m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
27 May
CNS16:35Cairns
46h 05m
2 stops
YUL00:40Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,912
Air Canada
23 May
YUL18:30Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
55h 25m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
27 May
CNS16:35Cairns
42h 13m
2 stops
YUL20:48Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,922
Air Canada
23 May
YUL20:30Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
53h 25m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
27 May
CNS16:35Cairns
54h 46m
3 stops
YUL09:21Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$3,064

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MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 23/5

16:55-15:55

2 stops33h 00m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

06:00-16:45

2 stops24h 45m

$2,828

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 23/5

17:40-15:55

2 stops32h 15m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

06:00-20:00

2 stops28h 00m

$2,829

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 23/5

07:15-18:25

3 stops45h 10m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

19:10-07:05

3 stops49h 55m

$2,840

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 23/5

21:30-11:10

2 stops47h 40m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

16:35-00:40

2 stops46h 05m

$2,912

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 23/5

18:30-15:55

3 stops55h 25m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

16:35-20:48

2 stops42h 13m

$2,922

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 23/5

08:10-15:55

2 stops41h 45m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

06:00-20:00

2 stops28h 00m

$2,928

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 23/5

08:10-15:55

2 stops41h 45m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

06:00-20:00

2 stops28h 00m

$2,934

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 29/5

17:40-11:15

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Sun 28/6

00:55-19:39

2 stops32h 44m

$3,040

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 23/5

20:30-15:55

3 stops53h 25m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

16:35-09:21

3 stops54h 46m

$3,064

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 23/5

21:30-15:55

3 stops52h 25m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

16:35-08:20

3 stops53h 45m

$3,066

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

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Fastest flight time

32h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Montreal to Cairns takes 32h 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. 32h 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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