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Top Airlines Flying from Cairns to Chengdu

Choose from 1 airlines fly from Cairns to Chengdu, including Indonesia AirAsia, Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Search direct flights: from Cairns to Chengdu for the next 3 months. Book one way from AU$ 535 | Return from AU$ 1,059

      • CNS 11:45
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        TFU 05:10
        Cairns - Chengdu | Thu, Nov 13 | Sichuan Airlines
        TFU 01:10
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:55
        Chengdu - Cairns | Thu, Nov 20 | Sichuan Airlines
        AU$ 1,059 AU$ 1,746
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        AU$ 1,746 AU$ 1,059
      • CNS 09:45
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        TFU 05:10
        Cairns - Chengdu | Thu, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        TFU 01:10
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:05
        Chengdu - Cairns | Thu, Nov 20 | Sichuan Airlines
        AU$ 1,134 AU$ 1,746
        35% OFF
        35% OFF
        AU$ 1,746 AU$ 1,134
      • CNS 11:35
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        TFU 05:10
        Cairns - Chengdu | Thu, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
        TFU 01:10
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:05
        Chengdu - Cairns | Thu, Nov 20 | Sichuan Airlines
        AU$ 1,345 AU$ 1,746
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        AU$ 1,746 AU$ 1,345
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CTU Invalid Date
        Cairns - Chengdu | Thu, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
        CTU 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Chengdu - Cairns | Sat, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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Flight Information from Cairns to Chengdu

The distance between Cairns and Chengdu is about 6,915.92km. Visit Chengdu during August for peak season energy, or opt for September for fewer crowds and cheaper flights.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 535
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 1,059
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelAugust
Flight distance6,915.92km
Popular airlineIndonesia AirAsia

Best Time to Book Flights from Cairns to Chengdu

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Chengdu are available between Jan 4 and Jan 11, with one way flights starting from AU$ 443.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Cairns to Chengdu?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Cairns to Chengdu with the following airlines, including: Indonesia AirAsia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Chengdu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Chengdu is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Chengdu on November 11, 2025 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 781.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chengdu, with Cairns Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (CNS-TFU) is by far the most common option on this route: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
  • The time difference between Chengdu and Cairns is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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