Cheap flights from China to Cairns from $507

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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
-
PVG
14h 20m
1 stop
$1,073Singapore Airlines
Tue, 23 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:45 - 05:30
PVG
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CNS
42h 45m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 00:50
CNS
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PVG
15h 10m
1 stop
$1,101Multiple Airlines
Tue, 23 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:40 - 13:40
PVG
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CNS
21h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 00:50
CNS
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PVG
15h 10m
1 stop
$1,162Multiple Airlines
Tue, 23 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
Singapore Airlines Logo
01:20 - 17:00
CAN
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CNS
13h 40m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 09:25
CNS
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CAN
17h 10m
1 stop
$1,276Singapore Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
01:20 - 17:00
CAN
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CNS
13h 40m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 12:10
CNS
-
CAN
19h 55m
1 stop
$1,334Singapore Airlines
Thu, 20 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
21:05 - 19:30
CAN
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CNS
20h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 05:30
CNS
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CAN
18h 55m
2 stops
$2,024Qantas Airways
Fri, 21 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 11:50
SHA
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CNS
20h 30m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
17:00 - 12:05
CNS
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SHA
21h 05m
2 stops
$2,065Cathay Pacific
Mon, 31 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 11:50
SHA
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CNS
20h 30m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
17:00 - 12:05
CNS
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SHA
21h 05m
2 stops
$2,074Cathay Pacific
Mon, 31 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
20:50 - 16:55
CAN
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CNS
18h 05m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 05:30
CNS
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CAN
18h 55m
2 stops
$2,349Qantas Airways
Fri, 21 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
China Eastern Logo
19:00 - 12:55
SZX
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CNS
39h 55m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
13:40 - 00:10
CNS
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SZX
36h 30m
2 stops
$2,851China Eastern
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May

Singapore Airlines flights from China to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on China to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
23 June
PVG19:10Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 50m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
1 July
CNS18:15Cairns
14h 20m
1 stop
PVG06:35Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,073
Singapore Airlines
5 Sept
CAN01:20Guangzhou Baiyun
13h 40m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
8 Sept
CNS18:15Cairns
17h 10m
1 stop
CAN09:25Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,276
Singapore Airlines
20 Aug
CAN01:20Guangzhou Baiyun
13h 40m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
25 Aug
CNS18:15Cairns
19h 55m
1 stop
CAN12:10Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,334

Cathay Pacific flights from China to Cairns

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on China to Cairns flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
31 Aug
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 30m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
4 Sept
CNS17:00Cairns
21h 05m
2 stops
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$2,065
Cathay Pacific
31 Aug
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 30m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
4 Sept
CNS17:00Cairns
21h 05m
2 stops
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$2,074
Cathay Pacific
6 Sept
CAN10:10Guangzhou Baiyun
23h 40m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
8 Sept
CNS13:40Cairns
38h 40m
2 stops
CAN02:20Guangzhou Baiyun
$2,410

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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 9 April 2026.
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ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/6

19:10-17:00

1 stop19h 50m

Cairns

Wed 1/7

18:15-06:35

1 stop14h 20m

$1,073

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/6

08:45-05:30

3 stops42h 45m

Cairns

Wed 1/7

11:40-00:50

1 stop15h 10m

$1,101

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/6

14:40-13:40

2 stops21h 00m

Cairns

Wed 1/7

11:40-00:50

1 stop15h 10m

$1,162
Fastest return journey

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 5/9

01:20-17:00

1 stop13h 40m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

18:15-09:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,276

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 20/8

01:20-17:00

1 stop13h 40m

Cairns

Tue 25/8

18:15-12:10

1 stop19h 55m

$1,334

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 21/8

21:05-19:30

1 stop20h 25m

Cairns

Tue 25/8

12:35-05:30

2 stops18h 55m

$2,024

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 31/8

13:20-11:50

2 stops20h 30m

Cairns

Fri 4/9

17:00-12:05

2 stops21h 05m

$2,065

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 31/8

13:20-11:50

2 stops20h 30m

Cairns

Fri 4/9

17:00-12:05

2 stops21h 05m

$2,074

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 21/8

20:50-16:55

2 stops18h 05m

Cairns

Tue 25/8

12:35-05:30

2 stops18h 55m

$2,349

ShenzhenCairns

SZX - CNS

SZXCNS

Shenzhen

Thu 21/5

19:00-12:55

2 stops39h 55m

Cairns

Thu 28/5

13:40-00:10

2 stops36h 30m

$2,851

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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 $494. 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 $646. 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 $463. 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 $532 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

15h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from China to Cairns takes 15h 55m
There are no direct flights from China to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from China to Cairns.

Frequently asked questions about flying 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?

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

Yes. All flights to Cairns from China on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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Once all potential China to Cairns flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

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