Top Airlines Flying from Chengdu to Cairns

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Flight Information from Chengdu to Cairns

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

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 581
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance6,915.92km
Popular airlineCathay Pacific

Best Time to Book Flights from Chengdu to Cairns

The cheapest flights from Chengdu to Cairns are available between Dec 7 and Dec 14, with one way flights starting from AU$ 438.

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

FAQ

  • When is the best time to book flights from Chengdu to Cairns?

    By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chengdu to Cairns 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 Chengdu to Cairns is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Cairns on November 17, 2025 with Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 1,244.
  • The time difference between Cairns and Chengdu is 2h.
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