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Cheap flights from China to Cairns from $519

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — CNS
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from China to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,825

One-way from

$519
7/4-14/4
  • 7/4-14/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • China to Cairns
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4/5
  • 4/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 55m total
  • 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 21 February 2025.

Fri 14/1113:45PEK - CNS
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1217:40CNS - PEK
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$6,428

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

China

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/4

13:20-12:55

2 stops21h 35m

Cairns

Mon 14/4

15:35-12:05

2 stops22h 30m

$1,825

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/5

13:10-23:05

2 stops31h 55m

$519

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/3

08:40-12:05

2 stops25h 25m

$663

ShanghaiCairns

SHA - CNS

SHACNS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/5

09:10-11:25

2 stops24h 15m

$682

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/5

00:35-17:00

1 stop14h 25m

$740

ShanghaiCairns

PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 14/3

00:15-22:45

2 stops20h 30m

$1,541

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from China to Cairns

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Estimated return price
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Travel insights for flights from China to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from China to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 21 February 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to Cairns one-way?

    $663 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $740 and $1,541, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose Guangzhou Baiyun - Cairns, Beijing Capital - 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Cairns (average of $185). Flying from China to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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