Cheap flights from China to Cairns from $554

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Singapore Airlines Logo
00:35 - 17:00
PVG
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CNS
14h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 15:05
CNS
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PVG
22h 50m
1 stop
$1,230Singapore Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:50 - 17:00
PVG
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CNS
22h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 15:05
CNS
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PVG
22h 50m
1 stop
$1,337Singapore Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:10 - 17:00
PVG
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CNS
19h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 18:05
CNS
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PVG
25h 50m
1 stop
$1,338Singapore Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:10 - 17:00
PVG
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CNS
19h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 06:35
CNS
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PVG
14h 20m
1 stop
$1,344Singapore Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:35 - 17:00
PVG
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CNS
14h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:55 - 06:35
CNS
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PVG
18h 40m
2 stops
$1,429Singapore Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:35 - 17:00
PVG
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CNS
14h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:55 - 15:05
CNS
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PVG
27h 10m
2 stops
$1,431Singapore Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:10 - 15:55
SHA
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CNS
23h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 22:40
CNS
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SHA
30h 20m
2 stops
$1,466Multiple Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
07:20 - 11:50
PVG
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CNS
26h 30m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 16:25
CNS
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PVG
29h 50m
2 stops
$1,496Cathay Pacific
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 15:00
SHA
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CNS
47h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 12:05
CNS
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SHA
25h 30m
2 stops
$1,560Cathay Pacific
Fri, 22 May - Tue, 26 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
05:00 - 15:00
CAN
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CNS
32h 00m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 08:55
CNS
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CAN
22h 20m
2 stops
$1,831Cathay Pacific
Mon, 18 May - Thu, 21 May

Singapore Airlines flights from China to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on China to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
3 Sept
PVG00:35Shanghai Pu Dong
14h 25m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
8 Sept
CNS18:15Cairns
22h 50m
1 stop
PVG15:05Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,230
Singapore Airlines
10 Sept
PVG19:10Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 50m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
14 Sept
CNS18:15Cairns
25h 50m
1 stop
PVG18:05Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,338
Singapore Airlines
10 Sept
PVG19:10Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 50m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
14 Sept
CNS18:15Cairns
14h 20m
1 stop
PVG06:35Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,344

Cathay Pacific flights from China to Cairns

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on China to Cairns flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
22 May
PVG13:20Shanghai Pu Dong
47h 40m
2 stops
CNS15:00Cairns
26 May
CNS12:35Cairns
35h 35m
2 stops
PVG22:10Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,554
Cathay Pacific
22 May
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
47h 40m
2 stops
CNS15:00Cairns
26 May
CNS12:35Cairns
25h 30m
2 stops
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$1,560
Cathay Pacific
23 Mar
PVG07:10Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 55m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
23 June
CNS12:35Cairns
35h 35m
2 stops
PVG22:10Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,721

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Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 21 March 2026.
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ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/9

00:35-17:00

1 stop14h 25m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

18:15-15:05

1 stop22h 50m

$1,230

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

16:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

18:15-15:05

1 stop22h 50m

$1,337

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

19:10-17:00

1 stop19h 50m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

18:15-18:05

1 stop25h 50m

$1,338

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

19:10-17:00

1 stop19h 50m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

18:15-06:35

1 stop14h 20m

$1,344
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/9

00:35-17:00

1 stop14h 25m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

13:55-06:35

2 stops18h 40m

$1,429

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/9

00:35-17:00

1 stop14h 25m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

13:55-15:05

2 stops27h 10m

$1,431

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/5

14:10-15:55

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Mon 11/5

18:20-22:40

2 stops30h 20m

$1,466

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/9

07:20-11:50

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

12:35-16:25

2 stops29h 50m

$1,496

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 22/5

13:20-15:00

2 stops47h 40m

Cairns

Tue 26/5

12:35-12:05

2 stops25h 30m

$1,560

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 18/5

05:00-15:00

2 stops32h 00m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

12:35-08:55

2 stops22h 20m

$1,831

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from China to Cairns

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns from China. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was $496. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $649. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cairns.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from China to Cairns when you can find flight prices for as low as $465. Flying to Cairns in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $535 on average. Flights to Cairns from China in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

Cheap China to Cairns flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from China to Cairns

Fastest flight time

19h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from China to Cairns takes 19h 50m
There are no direct flights from China to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from China to Cairns.
  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from China to Cairns Airport were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from China to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from China to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from China to Cairns?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Cairns from China.

Can I find flights from China to Cairns with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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