How long is the flight from Cairns to Medan?

Departing from Cairns to Medan will take you 24h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5626 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Medan ranges from 80.0 - 270.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 270.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Medan when rainfall is around 80.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Medan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to KNO?

When flying from Cairns to Medan, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Deal found 9/11$1,977

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Deal found 9/11$2,220

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Deal found 9/11$2,276

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Deal found 9/11$2,348

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Deal found 9/11$2,428

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Deal found 9/11$2,446

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Deal found 9/11$2,463

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2 stops15h 25m

Tue 5/106:05 -

3 stops23h 25m

Deal found 9/11$2,475

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1 stop28h 15m

Thu 7/116:55 -

1 stop21h 20m

Deal found 9/11$2,515

Sat 26/1219:15 -

2 stops15h 25m

Mon 4/106:05 -

3 stops23h 25m

Deal found 9/11$2,524

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Thu 31/12

18:20-07:55

1 stop16h 35m

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Thu 7/1

16:55-17:15

1 stop21h 20m

$2,515

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Tue 29/12

18:20-16:10

1 stop24h 50m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Wed 6/1

20:25-17:15

1 stop17h 50m

$2,884

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CNS Cairns - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

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Fri 25/12

18:20-16:10

1 stop24h 50m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

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16:55-17:15

1 stop21h 20m

$2,913

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CNS Cairns - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

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Mon 28/12

18:20-19:35

1 stop28h 15m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Tue 5/1

16:55-17:15

1 stop21h 20m

$3,208

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CNS Cairns - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

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Cairns

Thu 31/12

18:20-07:55

1 stop16h 35m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Tue 5/1

16:55-17:15

1 stop21h 20m

$3,208

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CNS Cairns - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

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Thu 31/12

18:20-07:55

1 stop16h 35m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

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16:55-17:15

1 stop21h 20m

$3,208

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Departing from Cairns to Medan will take you 24h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5626 km.
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