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Cheap flights from Montreal to Cairns from $1,273

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Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 11:40
YUL
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CNS
27h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 16:02
CNS
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YUL
41h 22m
2 stops
$2,231Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
20:50 - 23:55
YUL
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CNS
60h 05m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
23:55 - 14:05
CNS
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YUL
53h 10m
2 stops
$2,875Qatar Airways
Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
08:20 - 10:45
YUL
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CNS
36h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 06:43
CNS
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YUL
32h 48m
2 stops
$2,911Air New Zealand
Sat, 1 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 11:40
YUL
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CNS
27h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 16:02
CNS
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YUL
41h 22m
2 stops
$2,944Multiple Airlines
Thu, 25 Jun - Thu, 2 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 13:40
YUL
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CNS
40h 55m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 14:44
CNS
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YUL
36h 59m
3 stops
$2,962Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
12:30 - 11:05
YUL
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CNS
32h 35m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:50 - 15:06
CNS
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YUL
38h 16m
2 stops
$2,991Qantas Airways
Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 19 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:48 - 12:55
YUL
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CNS
31h 07m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 11:44
CNS
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YUL
35h 49m
3 stops
$3,073Multiple Airlines
Tue, 26 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 - 10:35
YUL
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CNS
32h 05m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 11:42
CNS
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YUL
33h 57m
3 stops
$3,120Multiple Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 14 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 - 10:35
YUL
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CNS
32h 05m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 11:42
CNS
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YUL
35h 47m
3 stops
$3,122Multiple Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 14 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 11:35
YUL
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CNS
27h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 16:27
CNS
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YUL
42h 52m
2 stops
$3,131Multiple Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 19 Dec

Air New Zealand flights from Montreal to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Montreal to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
1 Aug
YUL08:20Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
36h 25m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
15 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
32h 48m
2 stops
YUL06:43Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$2,911
Air New Zealand
1 Aug
YUL08:20Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
36h 25m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
15 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
38h 43m
3 stops
YUL06:43Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$3,394
Air New Zealand
24 Oct
YUL08:30Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
41h 45m
3 stops
CNS16:15Cairns
19 Dec
CNS13:55Cairns
46h 11m
3 stops
YUL21:06Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$3,927

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
14 June
CNS06:00Cairns
28h 48m
2 stops
YUL20:48Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$3,252
Air Canada
8 Nov
YUL15:10Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
32h 45m
3 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
12 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
28h 36m
2 stops
YUL19:36Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$3,472
Air Canada
23 May
YUL21:30Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
47h 40m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
14 June
CNS06:00Cairns
28h 48m
2 stops
YUL20:48Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$3,868

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MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 1/10

18:20-11:40

2 stops27h 20m

Cairns

Thu 15/10

12:40-16:02

2 stops41h 22m

$2,231

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 8/11

20:50-23:55

2 stops60h 05m

Cairns

Thu 12/11

23:55-14:05

2 stops53h 10m

$2,875

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 1/8

08:20-10:45

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Sat 15/8

11:55-06:43

2 stops32h 48m

$2,911

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 25/6

18:20-11:40

2 stops27h 20m

Cairns

Thu 2/7

12:40-16:02

2 stops41h 22m

$2,944

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 1/10

06:45-13:40

3 stops40h 55m

Cairns

Thu 15/10

15:45-14:44

3 stops36h 59m

$2,962

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 24/10

12:30-11:05

3 stops32h 35m

Cairns

Sat 19/12

15:50-15:06

2 stops38h 16m

$2,991

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 26/5

15:48-12:55

2 stops31h 07m

Cairns

Mon 1/6

13:55-11:44

3 stops35h 49m

$3,073
Fastest return journey

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 23/5

12:30-10:35

3 stops32h 05m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

15:45-11:42

3 stops33h 57m

$3,120

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 23/5

12:30-10:35

3 stops32h 05m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

13:55-11:42

3 stops35h 47m

$3,122

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 24/10

18:20-11:35

2 stops27h 15m

Cairns

Sat 19/12

12:35-16:27

2 stops42h 52m

$3,131

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Fastest flight time

27h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Montreal to Cairns takes 27h 20m
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. 27h 20m 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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