Cheap flights from Shanghai to Cairns

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Cairns and booking your next trip
Cheapest one-way flight $363
Jetstar 1 stop 25 hr Mon, May 18
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Cairns is currently $363
Fastest flight 14 hr 25 min The fastest flight with stops from Shanghai to Cairns takes 14 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Cairns

  • Singapore Airlines
    22 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - CNS Every day
  • Air New Zealand
    Typical price: $2,050–3,200
    3 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - CNS Every Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Cairns

  • Cairns Airport (CNS)
    Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
  • Townsville Airport (TSV)
    Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
  • Cooktown Airport (CTN)
    Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Cairns

The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar, Jetstar from $363.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
    The cheapest one-way flight starts at $363 and departs on Mon, May 18.
    14 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Cairns.
    Winter (Jun–Aug) is when most people visit Cairns. Apr–Oct is peak visibility time for divers, and whale-watching season is roughly Jun–Sep. Summer (Dec–Feb) can be hot and humid, and the monsoonal wet season is Nov–Apr.
    It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Cairns.
    Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
    Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

    You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
    What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Cairns really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Cairns.

    In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 22 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

    Another popular airline flying from Shanghai to Cairns is:
    • Air New Zealand offers 3 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
    The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Cairns.
    The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar, Jetstar from $363.

    Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
      No airline flies direct from Shanghai to Cairns.
      • There are 22 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Shanghai to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 3 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Shanghai to Cairns per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Cairns at price $1,043 is offered by Cathay Pacific, Qantas from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
      No airline flies direct from Shanghai to Cairns.
      • There are 22 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Shanghai to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 3 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Shanghai to Cairns per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Cairns.
      It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Cairns, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
      To book business class trips from Shanghai to Cairns, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

      You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
      The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Cairns starts at $1,043 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Cathay Pacific, Qantas.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Cairns at price $1,043 is offered by Cathay Pacific, Qantas from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
      To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Cairns, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

      You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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