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Cheap flights from China to Cairns from $520

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
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 10 March 2026.

Sat 19/1206:00
PVG
-
CNS
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/109:45
CNS
-
PVG
3 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,108
Fri 18/1206:00
PVG
-
CNS
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/109:45
CNS
-
PVG
3 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,109
Thu 3/900:35
PVG
-
CNS
1 stop14h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 8/918:15
CNS
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,153
Thu 23/419:40
PEK
-
CNS
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/412:10
CNS
-
PEK
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,199
Mon 21/1217:25
PVG
-
CNS
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/119:15
CNS
-
PVG
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,202
Thu 17/1220:10
PVG
-
CNS
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/119:20
CNS
-
PVG
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,219
Sun 20/1217:25
PVG
-
CNS
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/109:45
CNS
-
PVG
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,233
Thu 23/414:10
SHA
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CNS
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/416:55
CNS
-
SHA
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,294
Thu 2/401:00
PEK
-
CNS
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/411:00
CNS
-
PEK
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,355
Fri 4/913:20
SHA
-
CNS
2 stops20h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 8/912:35
CNS
-
SHA
2 stops25h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 8/3$1,499
Tue 19/516:35
PEK
-
CNS
1 stop22h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 23/513:55
CNS
-
PEK
2 stops35h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,506
Sun 19/421:55
SHA
-
CNS
2 stops59h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/418:20
CNS
-
SHA
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,531

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,153

One-way from

$520
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 3/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 35m total
  • China to Cairns
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24/3
  • 24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m 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 10 March 2026.
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ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/9

00:35-17:00

1 stop14h 25m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

18:15-13:25

1 stop21h 10m

$1,153

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Thu 23/4

19:40-05:30

2 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Thu 30/4

12:10-05:25

1 stop19h 15m

$1,199

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/4

14:10-18:25

2 stops26h 15m

Cairns

Thu 30/4

16:55-11:20

2 stops20h 25m

$1,294

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/9

14:30-11:50

2 stops19h 20m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

12:35-23:55

2 stops37h 20m

$1,496

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/9

13:20-11:50

2 stops20h 30m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

12:35-12:05

2 stops25h 30m

$1,499

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Tue 19/5

16:35-17:00

1 stop22h 25m

Cairns

Sat 23/5

13:55-23:00

2 stops35h 05m

$1,506

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/4

21:55-11:50

2 stops59h 55m

Cairns

Sun 26/4

18:20-12:50

2 stops44h 30m

$1,531

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 31/8

01:20-17:00

1 stop13h 40m

Cairns

Sat 5/9

11:50-12:10

2 stops26h 20m

$1,565

ShenzhenCairns

SZX - CNS

SZXCNS

Shenzhen

Fri 21/8

02:05-15:55

2 stops35h 50m

Cairns

Wed 26/8

18:15-01:00

1 stop32h 45m

$1,697

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/4

10:00-15:00

2 stops51h 00m

Cairns

Tue 7/4

18:20-01:25

2 stops33h 05m

$1,847

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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 10 March 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from China to Cairns at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 14% 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 Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings 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 17% of weekly flights between China and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 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, Shandong Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% 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?

    Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific can get you from China to Cairns in just under 14h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 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, Shanghai Pu Dong - Cairns or Beijing Capital - 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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