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Cheap flights from China to Cairns from $393

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — CNS
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Cairns

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Best flights from China to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from China to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

Mon 2/305:00CAN - CNS
2 stops25h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 4/312:35CNS - CAN
2 stops46h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/12$1,127
Thu 21/514:30PVG - CNS
1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 25/518:15CNS - PVG
1 stop22h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,196
Thu 21/507:20PVG - CNS
2 stops31h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 25/512:35CNS - PVG
2 stops26h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$1,333
Sun 1/301:20CAN - CNS
1 stop14h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 4/318:35CNS - CAN
1 stop31h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,360
Mon 9/300:10PVG - CNS
2 stops35h 50mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/318:35CNS - PVG
1 stop20h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,412
Tue 10/307:10PVG - CNS
2 stops25h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/314:50CNS - PVG
2 stops35h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$1,540
Wed 11/302:20SZX - CNS
2 stops36h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 16/318:35CNS - SZX
1 stop32h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,471
Thu 21/513:20SHA - CNS
2 stops44h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 25/512:35CNS - SHA
2 stops29h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12$1,558
Tue 24/308:55CAN - CNS
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/319:15CNS - CAN
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$4,171
Tue 10/316:40PEK - CNS
1 stop22h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/309:15CNS - PEK
2 stops31h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,663
Tue 10/319:30PEK - CNS
2 stops37h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/314:50CNS - PEK
2 stops36h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$1,685
Wed 11/302:20SZX - CNS
2 stops30h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/311:45CNS - SZX
2 stops39h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/12$2,102

Find flight deals from China to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,127

One-way from

$393
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 2/3-4/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 55m total
  • China to Cairns
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24/3
  • 24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • China to Cairns
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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, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Cairns that are best for you.

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 2/3

05:00-08:35

2 stops25h 35m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

12:35-08:55

2 stops46h 20m

$1,127

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 21/5

14:30-17:00

1 stop24h 30m

Cairns

Mon 25/5

18:15-15:05

1 stop22h 50m

$1,196

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 21/5

07:20-16:55

2 stops31h 35m

Cairns

Mon 25/5

12:35-13:15

2 stops26h 40m

$1,333

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 1/3

01:20-17:20

1 stop14h 00m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

18:35-00:20

1 stop31h 45m

$1,360

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

00:10-14:00

2 stops35h 50m

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-12:45

1 stop20h 10m

$1,412

ShenzhenCairns

SZX - CNS

SZXCNS

Shenzhen

Wed 11/3

02:20-16:40

2 stops36h 20m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

18:35-01:15

1 stop32h 40m

$1,471

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

07:10-10:45

2 stops25h 35m

Cairns

Wed 11/3

14:50-23:55

2 stops35h 05m

$1,540

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 21/5

13:20-11:50

2 stops44h 30m

Cairns

Mon 25/5

12:35-15:35

2 stops29h 00m

$1,558

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/3

16:40-17:20

1 stop22h 40m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

09:15-14:50

2 stops31h 35m

$1,663

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/3

19:30-10:45

2 stops37h 15m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

14:50-00:55

2 stops36h 05m

$1,685

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Best time to book a flight from China to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from China with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from China to Cairns

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CN to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from China to Cairns in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from China to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from China to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to Cairns flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from China to Cairns delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between China and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for China to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on China to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Shanghai Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from China?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from China, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns.

  • How long is the flight from China to Cairns?

    Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines can get you from China to Cairns in just under 24h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 05m. There are 5918 km between China and Cairns. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to Cairns?

    Most travellers choose Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Cairns, Guangzhou Baiyun - Cairns or Shanghai Pu Dong - Cairns when deciding on the best route from China to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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