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Cheap flights from Cairns to Shanghai, China

CNS — SHA
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 July 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% on flights from Cairns to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Shanghai?

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cairns to Shanghai. 1 airline have flights from Cairns to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cairns to Shanghai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Shanghai 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 Cairns to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Shanghai (average of $432). Flying from Cairns to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$645Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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