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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 €225 or round trip flights from €593.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Shanghai to Cairns

The distance between Shanghai and Cairns is about 5,936.93 km. The most popular month to Cairns is January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price€225
Cheapest round-trip ticket price€593
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: Nov 27 to Dec 3 — one way flight prices from €197.

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  • Nov

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  • Dec

    273
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  • 2531

  • Jan

    17
  • 814
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai 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 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 October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Cairns on October 31, 2025 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at €716.
  • 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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