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Flights from Shanghai to Cairns

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Cairns for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from KRW 393,006 or round trip flights from KRW 1,249,584.

      • SHA 10:30 PM
        33h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 9:55 AM
        Shanghai - Cairns | Thu, Dec 25 | Cathay Pacific
        CNS 11:25 AM
        28h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 1:30 PM
        Cairns - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 30 | Cathay Pacific
        KRW 1,249,584 KRW 2,216,011
        44% OFF
        44% OFF
        KRW 2,216,011 KRW 1,249,584
      • PVG 2:20 AM
        24h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 4:35 AM
        Shanghai - Cairns | Mon, Dec 22 | Jetstar Japan
        CNS 12:35 PM
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Cairns - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 1,354,080 KRW 2,216,011
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        KRW 2,216,011 KRW 1,354,080
      • PVG 9:10 AM
        18h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 5:45 AM
        Shanghai - Cairns | Fri, Dec 12 | Juneyao Airlines
        CNS 9:45 AM
        40h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 11:50 PM
        Cairns - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 1,382,182 KRW 2,216,011
        38% OFF
        38% OFF
        KRW 2,216,011 KRW 1,382,182
      • PVG 3:15 PM
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 5:40 AM
        Shanghai - Cairns | Sun, Dec 21 | Spring Airlines
        CNS 11:25 AM
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 11:55 PM
        Cairns - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | Cathay Pacific
        KRW 1,401,541
        37% OFF
        KRW 2,216,011 KRW 1,401,541
      • PVG 1:20 PM
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 5:40 AM
        Shanghai - Cairns | Sun, Dec 21 | Juneyao Airlines
        CNS 11:25 AM
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 11:55 PM
        Cairns - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | Cathay Pacific
        KRW 1,456,703
        34% OFF
        KRW 2,216,011 KRW 1,456,703
      • PVG 12:10 AM
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 5:20 PM
        Shanghai - Cairns | Fri, Dec 26 | Singapore Airlines
        CNS 6:35 PM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:45 PM
        Cairns - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 2 | Singapore Airlines
        KRW 1,462,948
        34% OFF
        KRW 2,216,011 KRW 1,462,948
      • PVG 11:30 AM
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 5:40 AM
        Shanghai - Cairns | Sun, Dec 21 | Air China
        CNS 11:25 AM
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 11:55 PM
        Cairns - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | Cathay Pacific
        KRW 1,465,238
        34% OFF
        KRW 2,216,011 KRW 1,465,238
      • PVG 6:05 AM
        21h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 5:40 AM
        Shanghai - Cairns | Sun, Dec 21 | Peach Airlines
        CNS 11:25 AM
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 11:55 PM
        Cairns - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | Cathay Pacific
        KRW 1,488,552
        33% OFF
        KRW 2,216,011 KRW 1,488,552
      • SHA 1:35 PM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 9:55 AM
        Shanghai - Cairns | Wed, Dec 31 | Cathay Pacific
        CNS 11:55 PM
        32h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 6:00 AM
        Cairns - Shanghai | Sun, Jan 4 | Virgin Australia
        KRW 1,498,127
        32% OFF
        KRW 2,216,011 KRW 1,498,127
      • PVG 5:30 PM
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 9:55 AM
        Shanghai - Cairns | Mon, Jan 12 | Cathay Pacific
        CNS 11:25 AM
        29h 55m
        1 stop
        SHA 3:20 PM
        Cairns - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 15 | Cathay Pacific
        KRW 1,551,208
        30% OFF
        KRW 2,216,011 KRW 1,551,208
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Cairns | Thu, Dec 11 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flying from Shanghai to Cairns

The distance between Shanghai and Cairns is approximately 5,936.93 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceKRW 393,006
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceKRW 1,249,584
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance5,936.93 km

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Cairns?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Cairns flights: Dec 7 to Dec 14 — one way flight prices from KRW 352,831.

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  • Feb

    251
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    221
Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Cairns, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Cairns (SHA-CNS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as KRW 393,006 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to CNS on Sat, Dec 20), while Cathay Pacific offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from KRW 1,249,584 departing on Thu, Dec 25 and returning on Tue, Dec 30.
  • 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Cairns, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Dec 20, with one-way flights priced at just KRW 393,006.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cairns travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Cairns is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Cairns on December 21, 2025 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at KRW 1,158,825.
  • The time difference between Cairns and Shanghai is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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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