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Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairo from $765

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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Cairo (MEL-CAI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Cairo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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07:00 - 04:45MEL-CAI
28h 45m2 stops
03:45 - 20:15CAI-MEL
33h 30m3 stops
$1,274
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Sun, 26 May - Sat, 1 Jun
00:30 - 02:30MEL-CAI
33h 00m3 stops
03:45 - 21:55CAI-MEL
35h 10m2 stops
$1,280
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Sat, 25 May - Sat, 1 Jun
19:45 - 08:10MEL-CAI
43h 25m2 stops
12:55 - 14:05CAI-MEL
42h 10m2 stops
$1,321Hainan Airlines
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Sun, 26 May - Sun, 2 Jun
21:10 - 06:00MEL-CAI
39h 50m1 stop
02:30 - 06:05CAI-MEL
19h 35m1 stop
$2,672Etihad Airways
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Sun, 12 May - Sat, 12 Oct
02:25 - 18:05MEL-CAI
22h 40m2 stops
02:45 - 05:30CAI-MEL
19h 45m1 stop
$2,714Emirates
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Sat, 25 May - Sat, 1 Jun
05:15 - 00:45MEL-CAI
26h 30m1 stop
20:05 - 23:20CAI-MEL
19h 15m1 stop
$2,744Qantas Airways
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Sun, 12 May - Sun, 13 Oct
02:25 - 18:05MEL-CAI
22h 40m2 stops
02:45 - 06:30CAI-MEL
19h 45m1 stop
$2,755Qantas Airways
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Sat, 11 May - Sat, 12 Oct
15:50 - 11:05MEL-CAI
26h 15m2 stops
02:45 - 06:30CAI-MEL
19h 45m1 stop
$2,794Emirates
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Sun, 12 May - Sat, 12 Oct
15:15 - 12:10MEL-CAI
27h 55m1 stop
02:05 - 23:30CAI-MEL
38h 25m1 stop
$3,423Qatar Airways
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Thu, 6 Jun - Fri, 26 Jul
15:15 - 12:10MEL-CAI
27h 55m1 stop
02:05 - 23:30CAI-MEL
38h 25m1 stop
$3,713Qatar Airways
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Thu, 6 Jun - Fri, 19 Jul

Flights from Melbourne to Cairo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Cairo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Cairo?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cairo on a Sunday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo is October, where tickets cost $2,491 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $3,469 and $3,151 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairo?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairo, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 32 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cairo?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Melbourne to Cairo were found on Hainan Airlines ($1,321) and Oman Air ($2,069). China Eastern proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $969.

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Low season

July

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$765
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Cairo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Cairo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Cairo flights

  • What’s the carry-on luggage limit for flights to Cairo?

    If you’re flying economy class with Jetstar or Qantas, then you’re generally allowed two pieces of carry-on luggage, such as a small suitcase and a handbag. Their combined weight can’t exceed 7 kg. Business- or first-class flights with Emirates or Singapore Airlines also allow two items, but each can weigh up to 7 kg for a combined total of 14 kg.

  • Where do stopovers between Melbourne and Cairo stop?

    Although there aren’t any direct flights to Cairo, there are plenty with one or two stopovers.

  • Are there any holidays that can affect flights to Cairo?

    A few holidays may impact flight availability and ticket prices to Cairo. The main ones include Ramadan (late March to late April), Eid (late April), Islamic New Year (early June) and Mawlid (mid-September to mid-October). If you’re flying during those times, it’s recommended to book well in advance.

  • Can I bring my pet with me on my flight to Cairo?

    Generally speaking, most flights to Cairo allow passengers to bring pets. They can travel in the cabin or as checked luggage or air cargo. However, pets need a microchip, a rabies vaccination at least 30 days before your departure and a veterinary certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian. Due to these requirements, it’s recommended to contact your airline for further information.

  • Are direct flights available between Melbourne and Cairo?

    Unfortunately, it is not possible to fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Cairo Airport. When you book flights with airlines such as Qatar Airways, Etihad or Egypt Air, you will usually make one layover in the United Arab Emirates on your way to Cairo. When you book with other airlines, including Oman Air, Qantas Air or Lufthansa, you will usually have to make two stops on route.

  • Is transport available from Cairo Airport?

    There are a number of convenient transport options for passengers arriving at Cairo Airport. Buses depart regularly from outside Terminal 1, and passengers can select bus line 111 or 381 to connect with Cairo city centre. Bus rides to the city usually take around 50-75min and cost approximately 110 EGP (9 AUD). For arrivals landing at Terminals 2 and 3, a free shuttle bus is available to take you to the bus stops at Terminal 1. Taxis are also available outside the airport terminals; a taxi to the city centre takes around 30min and costs roughly 60 EGP (5 AUD).

  • Are there hotels available at Cairo Airport?

    Onsite accommodation is available at Cairo Airport. Passengers can book rooms at Le Meridien Cairo Airport, which is connected to Terminal 3. You can also choose to stay at nearby hotels, such as the Novotel Cairo Airport or the Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino, which are both located just a short walk from the airport terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairo was $502 for a one-way ticket and $836 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Cairo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Cairo?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Cairo, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Cairo from Melbourne?

    Dubai is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Melbourne to Cairo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Cairo, Emirates or Oman Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Cairo are Emirates and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of $2,714 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Oman Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,499 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Cairo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Cairo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Cairo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairo from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Cairo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairo with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Cairo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairo from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to Cairo

  • If you’re travelling from Melbourne to Cairo with small children, note that Egypt doesn’t currently have any specific laws requiring child car seats or seat belts. However, it’s recommended to continue using your own child’s car seat or booster.
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, is the main hub for Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the main hub for EgyptAir and Nile Air.
  • Both long- and short-stay parking is located conveniently close to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Spaces can be booked in advance or selected on arrival; all car parks are just a short walk from the terminals.
  • Currency exchange offices and international banks are available at Cairo Airport (CAI). Passengers arriving here can use the banks situated in the Arrivals Hall in Terminals 1 and 3.
  • A children’s play area is available at Melbourne Airport and is located inside Terminal 2 Departures Area, near Gate 15B.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Cairo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Cairo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4051 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.3Entertainment
8.1Comfort
7.9Food
8.3Crew
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Same problem with very poor food. Gluten free options can taste great, there is not reason to be give suboptimal meals in this situation.

6.0 GoodSharon, Apr 2024LUN - DXB
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Same problem with very poor food. Gluten free options can taste great, there is not reason to be give suboptimal meals in this situation.

Not that good The crew in the plane were rim professional & almost lost in their work distribution

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

The flight was great. We had to purchase extra long seats for the long flight. But overall it was great.

Inexperienced e crew, no personal greeting for gold member, not the same emirates service that I know. I take this flight almost weekly

I enjoyed the live television programming for entertainment, and honestly everything was acceptable. It’s just that I choose emirates, because they have always been so much better in so many ways – food choices, service, accessibility, friendliness of the staff. None of those things were poor, but they have definitely slid from their position of excellence. One example would be that after the dinner meal was served, the flight attendants huddled in the back galley with the curtains closed (by the way, that’s where snacks and drinks are), and you have to interrupt them to go back there to either ask for something or to get a snack. While they do not respond in an unfriendly way, you are led to believe that you are interrupting them by coming to get a snack or making a request. Even something like, “ Yes, how many I help you?” would be a great improvement.

Food was not eadable. Testless and not apealing. order for indian vegitarian, recived spice less. combination of main course and side iteams are far away from traditonal food, serve less iteams. , but eadoble. Thanks

Quality and tasty Food and service, bigger seat comfort and leg room, etc.

Overall emirates continues to amaze me with their. Awesome service . I had shifted away from emirates , because I lost luggage and watch in emirates in 2019 that drifted me away from this airline , but I am willing to give it try

Food was not great. Crew members were created hassle with attitude at the gates and wasted my valuable time. I have been traveling in Emirates airlines many times. Over all not happy flying in Emirates airlines this time. Seats are very small and not comfortable. Seats looks like very very old and congested. It would be nice if they fix these kind of issues. I hope my next trip will be hassle free and comfortable journey in Emirates airlines. Thank you.

I had first class service from them. A little late taking off, but no major problem

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

It was a long flight but overall a good one. The one thing that I would comment on is that there is a real problem with disposable plastic products when it comes to the meal service. It would be great for Qatar Airways to find ways to make its meal service more circular and reduce the immense amount of waste.

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

No separate queue for business class/platinum passengers. I had to stay in the long queue to board. I requested breakfast before landing, but the crew didn't offer, except a coffee with milk. No tea with milk was available. Had asked for cookies, but didn't receive them. The crew in the business class was not good in terms of service..

Was required to print a boarding pass, which I'd prefer to avoid. Seat (economy x) was comfortable, service was excellent.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

Each and every requirement was nicely provided by all staff no very be happy

Ambience of the aircraft was great. Spacious seats with sufficient leg room in economy class. The layover could have been shorter.

Check-in staff were not very pleasing and sounded to be rude, even though I hold a platinum membership. The aircraft is brand new and good. As it's a short flight no other comments.

BA Airbus A380 BC upstairs had 2 3 2 layout. The seat was comfy but access for those in middle or window seats had to climb over others fest to get to ailse when seats in bed mode. The layout was not nearly as private as other layouts. The staff was amazing as well as the food. Most airline food is average but this was restaurant quality.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

Qantas are unable to service and unfit for purpose, they cannot transport Australians on time to overseas destinations. On top of the inflated ticketing, the Sydney flight to Santiago was impacted because the plane was delayed arriving and then further bungling by Qantas admitting the ground new ground crew in charge of cleaning were not trained. The impact on passengers with connecting flights was tremendous and long ques of frustrated passengers waiting for rescheduling. **Qantas has become the Australian Spirit of disappointment**

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

The service and smooth landing. Food was delicious and the staff was friendly. We arrived earlier than scheduled.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

Don’t like last minute airline change. Not able to choose seat earlier.

1st of all on February 27th Abu Dhabi to Delhi flight the seat wasn't comfortable at all, coming back the Lounge at Abu Dhabi didn't have anything. Than the Food in the flight

Overall mediocre experience. Check in was good. They're were discriminatory. They were not attentive, food choices were not vegetarian friendly. The food served was frozen.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

Crew were very polite and quicker in service. Excellent cooling, comfortable seats and tasty food served

The staff was kind and polite, but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air.it would be also be nice to have more time to sleep, since it was a night flight

Eine Toilette der Business Class war gesperrt und somit nicht benutzbar.

I WOULD ADVISE NOT TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHT ON KAYAK. THEY SHOW BETTER FARES AND AFTER I BOOKED MINE, I FIND OUT THAT IT DID NOT INCLUDE LUGGAGE. i HAD TO PAY $800 TO CHECK IN MY BAGS.

Etihad broke my suitcase Also over charged me for luggage

Entertainment did not work from flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata. Emirates has a much better flight in that sector.

1.Aircraft Comfort: The aircraft type was quite small with non-reclining, cramped seats that significantly lacked comfort. 2.In-flight Entertainment: There was no provision of in-flight entertainment screens or Wi-Fi for the majority of the flight. 3.Boarding Process at New Abu Dhabi Airport: Despite the move to a new airport, which promised enhanced experiences, the use of buses instead of jet bridges did not meet expectations, causing inconvenience. 4.Gate Change Communication: A last-minute gate change was poorly communicated, resulting in a long and difficult walk.

Pros: "Economy seats were actually pretty comfortable and the staff was very attentive."
Cons: "The vegetarian food was basically unsalted, watery rice and fruit. By the third round of it (long flight w/ 2 dinners and 1 breakfast) I just didn’t eat it. The entertainment also advertises movies and shows that they don’t have. Small selection that could be better."
Pros: "I liked getting to my destination safely."
Cons: "The boarding process was chaos and when we finally boarded, the seats were extremely uncomfortable. There also wasn’t any choice of entertainment and the movie that was playing had no way to have audio (no headphone jacks to plug into)"
Cons: "The flight was delayed for hours, ridiculous. Do better. No excuses."
Pros: "cabin crew continued to smile despite conditions"
Cons: "the stewardess were filling themoses if hot water instead if pre flight duties. even after pushing away from gate i could see 8 passengers with trays down making soup with boiling water, brought by stewardess, and additional ones eating hot soup."
Pros: "Not much, but the crew were friendly"
Cons: "The airline was late in take off for some unknown reason (nothing to do with weather). Flight too be late and we missed out connecting flight.They demanded we purchase a new ticket for the next leg of the flight. Furthermore, then they cancelled the rest of the return flight. Terrible Airline"
Cons: "on august 14,i got an email tell me my airline is china eastern airline. i have waited for chech -in in china eastern airline for 30minutes,the china eastern told me my airline is not china eastern .maybe hainan airline i walked to hainan airline ,it told me it is not their airline....."
Pros: "NA"
Cons: "The hyphen in first name separated name into first and middle. We canceled flight because airline wanted to charge for correcting the name that their system won’t take."
Pros: "New plane. And now online check-in is now available"
Cons: "Looks like they missed a snack in between."
Pros: "new airplane"
Cons: "wish they had online check-in service in Los Angeles."
Pros: "The crew was very frindly. Tha craft is very clean"
Cons: "Food for non-Chinese passengers"

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Cairo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/6Sun
3 stops
36h 35mMEL-CAI
$765
16/6Sun
2 stops
35h 05mMEL-CAI
$832
16/6Sun
1 stopChina Eastern
29h 00mMEL-CAI
$969
15/6Sat
2 stops
46h 25mMEL-CAI
$971
7/5Tue
2 stops
35h 35mMEL-CAI
$1,213
7/5Tue
2 stops
35h 35mMEL-CAI
$1,272
7/5Tue
3 stops
33h 10mMEL-CAI
$1,725
7/5Tue
3 stops
33h 10mMEL-CAI
$1,726
6/5Mon
2 stopsEmirates
22h 40mMEL-CAI
$1,821

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Cairo

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Cairo that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/5Sat
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
41h 30mMEL-CAI
11/5Sat
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
40h 35mCAI-MEL
$1,126
4/5Sat
multi-stop
33h 20mMEL-CAI
11/5Sat
multi-stop
40h 35mCAI-MEL
$1,457
1/5Wed
multi-stop
37h 10mMEL-CAI
31/5Fri
multi-stop
40h 35mCAI-MEL
$1,460
1/5Wed
multi-stop
28h 15mMEL-CAI
31/5Fri
multi-stop
31h 45mCAI-MEL
$1,501
1/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 55mMEL-CAI
30/5Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 40mCAI-MEL
$2,596
30/4Tue
multi-stopEmirates
21h 40mMEL-CAI
30/5Thu
multi-stopEmirates
36h 05mCAI-MEL
$2,849
30/4Tue
multi-stopEmirates
21h 40mMEL-CAI
30/5Thu
multi-stopEmirates
33h 50mCAI-MEL
$2,857
1/5Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
25h 30mMEL-CAI
31/5Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
34h 20mCAI-MEL
$5,275
1/5Wed
multi-stopGulf Air
40h 00mMEL-CAI
31/5Fri
multi-stopGulf Air
44h 20mCAI-MEL
$6,190
1/5Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
22h 40mMEL-CAI
9/5Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
19h 45mCAI-MEL
$12,946

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