Cheap flights from China to Cairns from $656

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Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 05:30
PVG
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CNS
21h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 - 13:50
CNS
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PVG
27h 20m
1 stop
$932Multiple Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 05:30
PVG
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CNS
18h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 - 13:50
CNS
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PVG
27h 20m
1 stop
$952Multiple Airlines
Fri, 3 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:15 - 16:50
CAN
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CNS
28h 35m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 02:20
CNS
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CAN
39h 45m
2 stops
$1,137Cathay Pacific
Wed, 11 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 10:50
SHA
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CNS
34h 20m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:45 - 20:55
CNS
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SHA
31h 10m
2 stops
$1,272Cathay Pacific
Sun, 29 Mar - Sun, 19 Apr
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:35 - 17:00
PEK
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CNS
22h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:55 - 23:00
CNS
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PEK
35h 05m
2 stops
$1,499Singapore Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Sat, 23 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:35 - 17:00
PEK
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CNS
22h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:50 - 23:00
CNS
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PEK
37h 10m
2 stops
$1,500Singapore Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Sat, 23 May
China Eastern Logo
07:30 - 16:50
SZX
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CNS
31h 20m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 22:15
CNS
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SZX
60h 40m
2 stops
$1,749China Eastern
Wed, 11 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
21:10 - 16:50
CAN
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CNS
17h 40m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 17:20
CNS
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CAN
25h 45m
1 stop
$1,875Qantas Airways
Wed, 11 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
21:10 - 21:00
CAN
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CNS
21h 50m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
09:20 - 17:20
CNS
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CAN
34h 00m
1 stop
$1,876Qantas Airways
Wed, 11 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
China Eastern Logo
07:30 - 16:50
SZX
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CNS
31h 20m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 18:15
CNS
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SZX
56h 40m
3 stops
$2,118China Eastern
Wed, 11 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

Qantas Airways flights from China to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on China to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
11 Mar
CAN21:10Guangzhou Baiyun
21h 50m
1 stop
CNS21:00Cairns
13 Mar
CNS09:20Cairns
34h 00m
1 stop
CAN17:20Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,876
Qantas Airways
11 Mar
CAN21:10Guangzhou Baiyun
23h 55m
1 stop
CNS23:05Cairns
13 Mar
CNS09:20Cairns
34h 00m
1 stop
CAN17:20Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,878
Qantas Airways
11 Mar
CAN21:10Guangzhou Baiyun
23h 55m
1 stop
CNS23:05Cairns
13 Mar
CNS17:35Cairns
25h 45m
1 stop
CAN17:20Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,879

Singapore Airlines flights from China to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on China to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
5 Mar
PVG13:50Shanghai Pu Dong
25h 30m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns
9 Mar
CNS18:35Cairns
29h 45m
1 stop
PVG22:20Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,359
Singapore Airlines
5 Mar
PVG08:20Shanghai Pu Dong
31h 00m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns
9 Mar
CNS18:35Cairns
13h 55m
1 stop
PVG06:30Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,361
Singapore Airlines
29 Mar
PVG00:35Shanghai Pu Dong
14h 25m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
20 Apr
CNS18:15Cairns
14h 20m
1 stop
PVG06:35Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,362

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Price

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/4

06:00-05:30

2 stops21h 30m

Cairns

Fri 17/4

12:30-13:50

1 stop27h 20m

$932

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/4

08:35-05:30

2 stops18h 55m

Cairns

Fri 17/4

12:30-13:50

1 stop27h 20m

$952

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/3

10:15-16:50

2 stops28h 35m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

12:35-02:20

2 stops39h 45m

$1,137

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

22:30-10:50

2 stops34h 20m

Cairns

Sun 19/4

15:45-20:55

2 stops31h 10m

$1,272

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Thu 21/5

16:35-17:00

1 stop22h 25m

Cairns

Sat 23/5

13:55-23:00

2 stops35h 05m

$1,499

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Thu 21/5

16:35-17:00

1 stop22h 25m

Cairns

Sat 23/5

11:50-23:00

2 stops37h 10m

$1,500

ShenzhenCairns

SZX - CNS

SZXCNS

Shenzhen

Wed 11/3

07:30-16:50

2 stops31h 20m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

11:35-22:15

2 stops60h 40m

$1,749

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/3

21:10-16:50

1 stop17h 40m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

17:35-17:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,875

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/3

21:10-21:00

1 stop21h 50m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

09:20-17:20

1 stop34h 00m

$1,876

ShenzhenCairns

SZX - CNS

SZXCNS

Shenzhen

Wed 11/3

07:30-16:50

2 stops31h 20m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

11:35-18:15

3 stops56h 40m

$2,118

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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 $492. 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 $644. 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 $462. 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 $530 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

22h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from China to Cairns takes 22h 25m
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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