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Cheap flights from China to Cairns from $489

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Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 05:30
SZX
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CNS
30h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 20:00
CNS
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SZX
35h 45m
2 stops
$1,075Multiple Airlines
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
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20:55 - 05:30
SZX
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CNS
30h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 20:00
CNS
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SZX
35h 45m
2 stops
$1,090Multiple Airlines
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
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05:00 - 09:45
CAN
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CNS
26h 45m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 02:20
CNS
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CAN
33h 20m
2 stops
$1,096Multiple Airlines
Sat, 25 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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05:00 - 09:45
CAN
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CNS
26h 45m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 02:20
CNS
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CAN
41h 20m
3 stops
$1,136Multiple Airlines
Sat, 25 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:25 - 05:30
PEK
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CNS
20h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 10:45
CNS
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PEK
41h 45m
2 stops
$1,168Multiple Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:35 - 17:00
PVG
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CNS
14h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 22:45
CNS
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PVG
30h 30m
1 stop
$1,268Singapore Airlines
Sun, 30 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
01:20 - 17:00
CAN
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CNS
13h 40m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 00:15
CNS
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CAN
32h 00m
1 stop
$1,338Singapore Airlines
Thu, 20 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
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
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CAN
19h 55m
1 stop
$1,341Singapore Airlines
Thu, 20 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
$2,072Cathay 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
$2,073Cathay Pacific
Mon, 31 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

Singapore Airlines flights from China to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on China to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
30 Aug
PVG00:35Shanghai Pu Dong
14h 25m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
4 Sept
CNS18:15Cairns
30h 30m
1 stop
PVG22:45Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,268
Singapore Airlines
20 Aug
CAN01:20Guangzhou Baiyun
13h 40m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
25 Aug
CNS18:15Cairns
32h 00m
1 stop
CAN00:15Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,338
Singapore Airlines
20 Aug
CAN01:20Guangzhou Baiyun
13h 40m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
25 Aug
CNS18:15Cairns
19h 55m
1 stop
CAN12:10Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,341

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
$2,072
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
$2,073

momondo Fare Finder

 
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 13 April 2026.
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ShenzhenCairns

SZX - CNS

SZXCNS

Shenzhen

Tue 26/5

20:55-05:30

2 stops30h 35m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

10:15-20:00

2 stops35h 45m

$1,075

ShenzhenCairns

SZX - CNS

SZXCNS

Shenzhen

Tue 26/5

20:55-05:30

2 stops30h 35m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

10:15-20:00

2 stops35h 45m

$1,090

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 25/4

05:00-09:45

3 stops26h 45m

Cairns

Wed 29/4

19:00-02:20

2 stops33h 20m

$1,096

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 25/4

05:00-09:45

3 stops26h 45m

Cairns

Wed 29/4

11:00-02:20

3 stops41h 20m

$1,136

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Mon 25/5

07:25-05:30

2 stops20h 05m

Cairns

Mon 1/6

19:00-10:45

2 stops41h 45m

$1,168

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 30/8

00:35-17:00

1 stop14h 25m

Cairns

Fri 4/9

18:15-22:45

1 stop30h 30m

$1,268

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 20/8

01:20-17:00

1 stop13h 40m

Cairns

Tue 25/8

18:15-00:15

1 stop32h 00m

$1,338
Fastest return journey

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

$1,341

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

$2,072

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

$2,073

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from China to Cairns?

Cathay Pacific is the most popular carrier operating from China to Cairns

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Fastest flight time

19h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from China to Cairns takes 19h 45m
There are no direct flights from China to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from China to Cairns.
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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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