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Cheap flights from China to Cairns from $1,121

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — CNS
9 Oct — 16 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from China to Cairns

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Round-trip from

$1,121
23/10-30/10
  • 23/10-30/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 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 9 September 2025.

Thu 23/1020:15PEK - CNS
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1023:55CNS - PEK
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$1,121
Thu 23/1020:55SZX - CNS
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1009:55CNS - SZX
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9$1,203
Sat 27/909:55PVG - CNS
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1012:30CNS - PVG
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$1,594
Sat 27/909:55PVG - CNS
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1011:40CNS - PVG
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$1,799
Sat 27/913:20SHA - CNS
2 stops44h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 8/1012:40CNS - SHA
2 stops34h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/9$2,837
Sat 27/913:25PVG - CNS
2 stops20h 10mCathay Pacific
Wed 8/1017:20CNS - PVG
2 stops20h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/9$2,990
Sat 27/913:25PVG - CNS
2 stops20h 10mCathay Pacific
Tue 7/1017:20CNS - PVG
2 stops19h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/9$3,126
Wed 22/1002:15SZX - CNS
1 stop36h 45mSingapore Airlines
Thu 30/1023:55CNS - SZX
2 stops27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/9$3,159
Sat 27/921:50SHA - CNS
2 stops35h 45mChina Southern
Tue 7/1006:00CNS - SHA
2 stops18h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 7/9$3,214
Sat 27/919:10PVG - CNS
1 stop19h 50mSingapore Airlines
Wed 8/1018:15CNS - PVG
1 stop30h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/9$3,989
Sat 27/921:15PVG - CNS
1 stop17h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 8/1011:15CNS - PVG
2 stops19h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/9$4,653
Sat 27/913:20SHA - CNS
2 stops20h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 7/1018:40CNS - SHA
2 stops19h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/9$7,903

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

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Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Thu 23/10

20:15-08:30

2 stops34h 15m

Cairns

Thu 30/10

23:55-14:10

2 stops40h 15m

$1,121

ShenzhenCairns

SZX - CNS

SZXCNS

Shenzhen

Thu 23/10

20:55-08:45

3 stops33h 50m

Cairns

Thu 30/10

09:55-22:50

3 stops38h 55m

$1,203

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 27/9

09:55-05:55

1 stop18h 00m

Cairns

Wed 8/10

12:30-16:05

1 stop29h 35m

$1,594

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 27/9

09:55-05:55

1 stop18h 00m

Cairns

Tue 7/10

11:40-16:15

1 stop30h 35m

$1,799

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 27/9

13:20-17:50

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Wed 8/10

12:40-20:55

2 stops34h 15m

$2,837

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 27/9

17:40-17:50

2 stops22h 10m

Cairns

Wed 8/10

19:40-11:05

2 stops17h 25m

$2,986

ShenzhenCairns

SZX - CNS

SZXCNS

Shenzhen

Wed 22/10

02:15-17:00

1 stop36h 45m

Cairns

Thu 30/10

23:55-01:15

2 stops27h 20m

$3,159

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 27/9

21:50-11:35

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Tue 7/10

06:00-22:20

2 stops18h 20m

$3,214

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 27/9

13:20-11:35

2 stops20h 15m

Cairns

Tue 7/10

18:40-12:05

2 stops19h 25m

$7,903

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Wed 1/10

14:30-09:45

3 stops41h 15m

$1,307

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Deals found on 8/9

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  • 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 China Southern can get you from China to Cairns in just under 26h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 15m. There are 5945 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, Shanghai Pu Dong - Cairns or Shenzhen - 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Cairns (average of $165). Flying from China to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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