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Cheap flights from China to Cairns from $486

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SHA — CNS
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

When is the cheapest time to fly from China to Cairns (CN - CNS)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from China to Cairns as you normally would.

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from China to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between China and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Qantas Airways flights we've detected travelling from China to Cairns. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Thu 23/519:50PVG - CNS
2 stops20h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 26/513:30CNS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,790
Thu 23/521:00CAN - CNS
2 stops20h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 27/506:00CNS - CAN
1 stop13h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$2,747
Thu 23/521:00CAN - CNS
2 stops20h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 27/506:00CNS - CAN
1 stop13h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/5$2,869
Sun 26/519:50PVG - CNS
2 stops20h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 30/513:45CNS - PVG
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$10,124

Cheap Singapore Airlines flights from China to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Singapore Airlines for the route between China and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Singapore Airlines flights from China to Cairns. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Thu 23/510:40CAN - CNS
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/518:15CNS - CAN
1 stop17h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,206
Thu 23/510:40CAN - CNS
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/518:15CNS - CAN
1 stop17h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,266
Thu 23/508:05PVG - CNS
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sun 26/518:15CNS - PVG
1 stop25h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,389

Cheap China to Cairns flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from China to Cairns specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Prices were last updated on 16 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from China to Cairns in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 23/510:40CAN - CNS
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/518:15CNS - CAN
1 stop17h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,206
Thu 23/510:40CAN - CNS
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/518:15CNS - CAN
1 stop17h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,266
Sun 19/503:25SZX - CNS
1 stop11h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 24/518:15CNS - SZX
1 stop34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,563
Thu 23/519:50PVG - CNS
2 stops20h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 26/513:30CNS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,688
Sun 26/521:55PVG - CNS
2 stops38h 00mChina Southern
Thu 30/513:30CNS - PVG
2 stops33h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5$1,751
Thu 23/519:50PVG - CNS
2 stops20h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 26/513:30CNS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,790
Thu 23/522:20CAN - CNS
2 stops36h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/513:30CNS - CAN
2 stops33h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/5$1,831
Thu 23/522:20CAN - CNS
2 stops36h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/513:30CNS - CAN
2 stops21h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/5$1,835
Sun 26/521:55PVG - CNS
2 stops38h 00mChina Southern
Thu 30/513:45CNS - PVG
2 stops36h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 16/5$1,844

China to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between China and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from China to Cairns in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 23/510:40CAN - CNS
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/518:15CNS - CAN
1 stop17h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,206
Thu 23/510:40CAN - CNS
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/518:15CNS - CAN
1 stop17h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,266
Sun 19/503:25SZX - CNS
1 stop11h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 24/518:15CNS - SZX
1 stop34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,563
Thu 23/519:50PVG - CNS
2 stops20h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 26/513:30CNS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,688
Sun 26/521:55PVG - CNS
2 stops38h 00mChina Southern
Thu 30/513:30CNS - PVG
2 stops33h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5$1,751
Thu 23/519:50PVG - CNS
2 stops20h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 26/513:30CNS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,790
Thu 23/522:20CAN - CNS
2 stops36h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/513:30CNS - CAN
2 stops33h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/5$1,831
Thu 23/522:20CAN - CNS
2 stops36h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/513:30CNS - CAN
2 stops21h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/5$1,835
Sun 26/521:55PVG - CNS
2 stops38h 00mChina Southern
Thu 30/513:45CNS - PVG
2 stops36h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 16/5$1,844

China to Cairns flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from China to Cairns for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from China to Cairns. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Thu 23/510:40CAN - CNS
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/518:15CNS - CAN
1 stop17h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,206
Thu 23/510:40CAN - CNS
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/518:15CNS - CAN
1 stop17h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,266
Sun 26/521:55PVG - CNS
2 stops38h 00mChina Southern
Thu 30/513:30CNS - PVG
2 stops33h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5$1,751
Thu 23/519:50PVG - CNS
2 stops20h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 26/513:30CNS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,790
Thu 23/522:20CAN - CNS
2 stops36h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/513:30CNS - CAN
2 stops33h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/5$1,831
Thu 23/522:20CAN - CNS
2 stops36h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/513:30CNS - CAN
2 stops21h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/5$1,835
Thu 23/508:05PVG - CNS
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sun 26/518:15CNS - PVG
1 stop25h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,389
Thu 23/521:00CAN - CNS
2 stops20h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 27/506:00CNS - CAN
1 stop13h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$2,747
Thu 23/521:00CAN - CNS
2 stops20h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 27/506:00CNS - CAN
1 stop13h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/5$2,869

One-way flights to Cairns from China

Search for one-way flight options from China to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Users travelling one-way from China to Cairns can select one of these great deals. Users needing a return flight from China to Cairns should utilise the search form above.
Wed 22/501:35PVG - CNS
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$486
Wed 22/502:05PVG - CNS
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$536
Thu 23/515:10PVG - CNS
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$564
Thu 23/508:15PVG - CNS
3 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$576
Thu 23/509:55PVG - CNS
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$591
Thu 23/516:10SHA - CNS
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$608
Thu 23/508:10SHA - CNS
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$632
Wed 22/500:35PVG - CNS
3 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,437
Thu 23/509:30SHA - CNS
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$5,185

Find flights from China to Cairns within your budget

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 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.

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Shanghai Pu DongCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/5

2 stops38h 00m

Cairns

Thu 30/5

2 stops33h 00m

$1,751

Shanghai Pu DongCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/5

2 stops20h 10m

Cairns

Thu 30/5

1 stop18h 05m

$10,124

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Deals found on 15/5

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 16 May 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific from China to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
967 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

As always the crew were great, but they bear the burden for a lack lustre management. The flight was late, causing issues for us. The food was rubbish, a vegetable pizza on a piece of soggy white crust. The fish rots from the head.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
967 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
967 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

As always the crew were great, but they bear the burden for a lack lustre management. The flight was late, causing issues for us. The food was rubbish, a vegetable pizza on a piece of soggy white crust. The fish rots from the head.

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • Can I find flights from China to Cairns for under $1,800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from China to Cairns for under $1,800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Southern for just $1,751, but on average you can expect to pay $5,938.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from China to Cairns for under $1,300?

    There are currently 15+ open flights from China to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than $1,300.

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

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

  • What does SHA to CNS mean?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is SHA and Cairns Airport is CNS. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN), Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), Shenzhen Airport (SZX), Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport (TAO).

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your China to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from China to Cairns with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter China to Cairns flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from China to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from China to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on China to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the China to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The China to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 16/5.

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