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Low Price Flights from Shanghai to Cairns

Top Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Cairns

Choose from 1 airlines fly from Shanghai to Cairns, including Spring Airlines, Singapore Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines

Search direct flights: from Shanghai to Cairns for the next 3 months. Book one way from AU$ 400 | Return from AU$ 1,053

      • PVG 09:10
        18h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 05:45
        Shanghai - Cairns | Fri, Nov 21 | Juneyao Airlines
        CNS 09:45
        40h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 23:50
        Cairns - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 1,053 AU$ 1,919
        45% OFF
        45% OFF
        AU$ 1,919 AU$ 1,053
      • PVG 08:20
        31h
        1 stop
        CNS 17:20
        Shanghai - Cairns | Tue, Nov 25 | Singapore Airlines
        CNS 11:55
        30h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Cairns - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 1,126 AU$ 1,919
        41% OFF
        41% OFF
        AU$ 1,919 AU$ 1,126
      • PVG 02:20
        24h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 04:35
        Shanghai - Cairns | Mon, Dec 22 | Jetstar Japan
        CNS 12:35
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Cairns - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 1,398 AU$ 1,919
        27% OFF
        27% OFF
        AU$ 1,919 AU$ 1,398
      • PVG 02:20
        24h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 04:35
        Shanghai - Cairns | Fri, Nov 14 | Spring Airlines Japan
        CNS 11:55
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 01:10
        Cairns - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 1,411
        26% OFF
        AU$ 1,919 AU$ 1,411
      • PVG 15:15
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 05:40
        Shanghai - Cairns | Sun, Dec 21 | Spring Airlines
        CNS 11:25
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 23:55
        Cairns - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | Cathay Pacific
        AU$ 1,446
        25% OFF
        AU$ 1,919 AU$ 1,446
      • PVG 08:55
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        CNS 04:35
        Shanghai - Cairns | Mon, Nov 24 | Spring Airlines Japan
        CNS 11:55
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 01:10
        Cairns - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 1,455
        24% OFF
        AU$ 1,919 AU$ 1,455
      • PVG 13:20
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 05:40
        Shanghai - Cairns | Sun, Dec 21 | Juneyao Airlines
        CNS 11:25
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 23:55
        Cairns - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | Cathay Pacific
        AU$ 1,503
        22% OFF
        AU$ 1,919 AU$ 1,503
      • PVG 00:10
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 17:20
        Shanghai - Cairns | Fri, Dec 26 | Singapore Airlines
        CNS 18:35
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:45
        Cairns - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 2 | Singapore Airlines
        AU$ 1,510
        21% OFF
        AU$ 1,919 AU$ 1,510
      • PVG 11:30
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 05:40
        Shanghai - Cairns | Sun, Dec 21 | Air China
        CNS 11:25
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 23:55
        Cairns - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | Cathay Pacific
        AU$ 1,512
        21% OFF
        AU$ 1,919 AU$ 1,512
      • PVG 17:30
        28h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:55
        Shanghai - Cairns | Tue, Nov 25 | Juneyao Airlines
        CNS 11:55
        30h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Cairns - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 1,535
        20% OFF
        AU$ 1,919 AU$ 1,535
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Cairns | Sat, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Cairns - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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Flight Information from Shanghai to Cairns

The distance between Shanghai and Cairns is about 5,936.93km. Visit Cairns during January for peak season energy, or opt for November for fewer crowds and cheaper flights.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 400
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 1,053
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance5,936.93km
Popular airlineSpring Airlines

Best Time to Book Flights from Shanghai to Cairns

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Cairns are available between Dec 14 and Dec 21, with one way flights starting from AU$ 364.

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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 Shanghai to Cairns?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Cairns with the following airlines, including: Spring Airlines 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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Cairns is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Cairns on November 27, 2025 with Singapore Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 377.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairns, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Cairns Airport (PVG-CNS) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The time difference between Cairns and Shanghai 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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