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Cheap flights from China to Cairns from $654

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — CNS
25 Jun — 2 Jul1
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 26 May 2026.

Thu 29/1008:20
PVG
-
CNS
1 stop31h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 2/1118:20
CNS
-
PVG
1 stop30h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 25/5$1,255
Sat 17/1019:10
PVG
-
CNS
1 stop19h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 21/1018:15
CNS
-
PVG
1 stop25h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/5$1,364
Sat 5/916:35
PEK
-
CNS
1 stop22h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 9/918:15
CNS
-
PEK
1 stop22h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/5$1,549
Fri 10/723:20
SZX
-
CNS
2 stops47h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/713:40
CNS
-
SZX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5$1,559
Sat 24/1013:25
CAN
-
CNS
1 stop25h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 27/1006:00
CNS
-
CAN
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/5$1,674
Tue 20/1016:35
PEK
-
CNS
1 stop22h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 22/1018:15
CNS
-
PEK
2 stops39h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/5$1,704
Fri 10/716:10
SHA
-
CNS
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/706:45
CNS
-
SHA
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,893
Sat 17/1013:20
SHA
-
CNS
2 stops43h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 21/1011:35
CNS
-
SHA
2 stops26h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/5$1,925
Thu 29/1013:35
SHA
-
CNS
2 stops25h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 2/1114:55
CNS
-
SHA
2 stops23h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 22/5$1,926
Sat 4/713:25
CAN
-
CNS
1 stop25h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 8/706:00
CNS
-
CAN
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/5$2,146
Sat 4/721:05
CAN
-
CNS
1 stop19h 05m
Qantas Airways
Wed 8/709:25
CNS
-
CAN
1 stop34h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/5$2,158
Fri 26/616:50
SHA
-
CNS
2 stops20h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 3/717:00
CNS
-
SHA
2 stops21h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 26/5$2,212

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 26 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,255

One-way from

$654
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 29/10-2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 00m total
  • China to Cairns
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 35m 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 26 May 2026.
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ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/10

08:20-17:20

1 stop31h 00m

Cairns

Mon 2/11

18:20-22:20

1 stop30h 00m

$1,255

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 17/10

19:10-17:00

1 stop19h 50m

Cairns

Wed 21/10

18:15-18:05

1 stop25h 50m

$1,364

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/9

16:35-17:00

1 stop22h 25m

Cairns

Wed 9/9

18:15-14:40

1 stop22h 25m

$1,549

ShenzhenCairns

SZX - CNS

SZXCNS

Shenzhen

Fri 10/7

23:20-00:50

2 stops47h 30m

Cairns

Fri 17/7

13:40-05:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,559

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 24/10

13:25-17:20

1 stop25h 55m

Cairns

Tue 27/10

06:00-12:10

2 stops32h 10m

$1,674

BeijingCairns

PEK - CNS

PEKCNS

Beijing Capital

Tue 20/10

16:35-17:00

1 stop22h 25m

Cairns

Thu 22/10

18:15-07:15

2 stops39h 00m

$1,704

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/7

16:10-22:25

2 stops28h 15m

Cairns

Fri 17/7

06:45-22:40

2 stops17h 55m

$1,893

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/10

13:20-10:50

2 stops43h 30m

Cairns

Wed 21/10

11:35-12:05

2 stops26h 30m

$1,925

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/10

13:35-16:55

2 stops25h 20m

Cairns

Mon 2/11

14:55-12:20

2 stops23h 25m

$1,926

GuangzhouCairns

CAN - CNS

CANCNS

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 4/7

13:25-17:00

1 stop25h 35m

Cairns

Wed 8/7

06:00-12:10

2 stops32h 10m

$2,146

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

How often are flights from China to Cairns delayed?

About 20% 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, Shandong Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% 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 31h. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 30m. 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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