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Cheap flights from China to Cairns from $479

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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — CNS
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 30 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,518

One-way from

$479
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 21/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • China to Cairns
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13/11
  • 13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 30m total
  • China to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from China to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2025.

Fri 31/1006:00PVG - CNS
2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1112:35CNS - PVG
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$1,448
Fri 31/1017:45PVG - CNS
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1118:05CNS - PVG
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$1,451
Fri 31/1006:00PVG - CNS
2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1123:55CNS - PVG
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$1,474
Thu 30/1009:10PVG - CNS
2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1112:35CNS - PVG
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$1,483
Thu 30/1009:10PVG - CNS
2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1123:55CNS - PVG
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$1,509
Thu 30/1009:10PVG - CNS
2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1106:00CNS - PVG
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$1,513
Fri 12/1203:15SZX - CNS
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1219:30CNS - SZX
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$1,765
Thu 30/1022:30SHA - CNS
2 stops35h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/1115:30CNS - SHA
2 stops22h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/10$1,976
Thu 30/1022:30SHA - CNS
2 stops35h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/1114:50CNS - SHA
2 stops26h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/10$2,150
Thu 30/1022:30SHA - CNS
2 stops38h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/1112:35CNS - SHA
2 stops25h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/10$2,558
Sat 13/1218:00CAN - CNS
1 stop20h 15mChina Southern
Sat 20/1208:00CNS - CAN
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 28/10$2,652

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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 30 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Cairns that are best for you.

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China

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 21/3

13:30-17:20

1 stop25h 50m

Cairns

Wed 25/3

18:35-09:30

1 stop16h 55m

$1,518

ShenzhenCairns

SZX - CNS

SZXCNS

Shenzhen

Sat 13/12

11:25-05:45

2 stops16h 20m

Cairns

Sat 20/12

19:30-02:10

3 stops32h 40m

$1,765

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 14/11

06:00-19:05

2 stops35h 05m

$479

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 14/11

12:10-19:05

2 stops28h 55m

$614

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/11

21:35-05:45

3 stops30h 10m

$631

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Tue 30/12

03:25-09:55

1 stop28h 30m

$640

ShenzhenCairns

SZX - CNS

SZXCNS

Shenzhen

Fri 14/11

07:10-19:05

2 stops33h 55m

$660

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Tue 30/12

03:25-21:00

2 stops39h 35m

$684

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

01:15-22:05

1 stop18h 50m

$863

ShenzhenCairns

SZX - CNS

SZXCNS

Shenzhen

Thu 13/11

02:20-17:20

1 stop13h 00m

$869

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Best time to book a flight from China to Cairns

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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 30 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from China to Cairns in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 19% 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.

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?

    Singapore Airlines can get you from China to Cairns in just under 25h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 5695 km between China and Cairns.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to Cairns one-way?

    $640 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and China Southern, with prices starting from $869 and $1,140, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose Beijing Capital - 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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