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Today’s best flight deals from Cairns to Shanghai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cairns to Shanghai

September 6 - September 21

Cheapest

CNS - Shanghai

$678

$730

Round trip

September 13 - September 20

CNS - Shanghai

$706

$760

Round trip

September 2 - September 6

CNS - Shanghai

$713

$762

Round trip

November 4 - November 16

Best

CNS - Shanghai

$782

$762

Round trip

July 26 - August 19

CNS - Shanghai

$748

$762

Round trip

July 26 - August 22

CNS - Shanghai

$748

$763

Round trip

September 2 - September 16

CNS - Shanghai

$670

$793

Round trip

September 13 - September 18

CNS - Shanghai

$720

$796

Round trip

July 13 - July 20

CNS - Shanghai

$776

$801

Round trip

July 12 - July 20

Earliest

CNS - Shanghai

$780

$833

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Cairns to Shanghai

Fares for flights from Cairns to Shanghai typically range from $535–$792, with a median of $611. Right now, fares to Shanghai are above the typical level, and only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Cairns to Shanghai.
If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Shanghai, consider traveling in January, when the median fare is $517. April also offers lower prices, with a median of $546, followed by May at $600. These months present the most favorable pricing trends for this route.
A typical journey from Cairns to Shanghai takes about 28h 45m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 5921 km.
Most itineraries for this route connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cairns to Shanghai. For itineraries that include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Shanghai

Regular price: $573 - $1,215

Prices for flights from Cairns to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 573 USD and 1215 USD. The current lowest deal is 730 USD with Singapore Airlines, for travel from Sep 6 to Sep 21.

now $730

Low $573

High $1,215

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Shanghai is January, with a median price of $517. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1373. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $517

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,373

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Direct flights from Cairns to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Shanghai

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Shanghai

QantasLink

Cairns (CNS) - Shanghai (PVG)

QantasLink

$795

$6,755

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Shanghai

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar

$835

$878

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Shanghai

QantasLink

Cairns (CNS) - Shanghai (PVG)

QantasLink

$834

$2,127

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Shanghai

Cairns (CNS) - Shanghai (PVG)

$794

$1,013

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Shanghai

Singapore Airlines

Cairns (CNS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Singapore Airlines

$821

$990

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Shanghai

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar

$793

$1,066

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Shanghai

21 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 25

$1,011  →  $933

8%

12 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 16

$782  →  $762

3%

24 nights

Jul 26 - Aug 19

$748  →  $762

2%

27 nights

Jul 26 - Aug 22

$748  →  $763

2%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Shanghai

Cairns - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cairns to Shanghai are above the typical level, with 6% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $517, while March is the most expensive.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 28h 45m

Flights from Cairns to Shanghai typically take 28h 45m, with a median of 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant for Cairns to Shanghai, with no direct flights available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Singapore Airlines has the most deals

Singapore Airlines offers the most deals for connecting flights from Cairns to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for Cairns to Shanghai appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.

Cairns main airports to depart from

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is a good option for flights from Cairns to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~5 km from Cairns city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$730

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Cairns to Shanghai.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$730

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Cairns to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$762

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$644

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is a convenient alternative, serving the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai corridor and often less congested.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$834

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Nanjing Lukou International is a reliable regional hub with high flight frequency and very frequent high-speed rail service.

📍 ~270 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$676

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility via bridge or high-speed rail.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$800

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai and useful for avoiding airspace delays on domestic routes.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$864

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Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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From CNS

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Jul 10

Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$4,122

$3,635

Save $487

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Jul 17

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$4,055

$3,635

Save $420

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Jul 13

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$3,997

$3,635

Save $362

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Jul 14

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$3,986

$3,635

Save $351

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Jul 15

Shanghai, China

77% AI deal score

$4,057

$3,970

Save $87

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Jul 12

Shanghai, China

77% AI deal score

$4,068

$3,970

Save $98

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Jun 26

Shanghai, China

77% AI deal score

$4,373

$4,305

Save $68

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Jun 22

Shanghai, China

77% AI deal score

$4,359

$4,305

Save $54

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Jul 03

Shanghai, China

76% AI deal score

$4,130

$3,750

Save $380

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Jul 22

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$3,926

$3,595

Save $331

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Jul 22

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$3,926

$3,595

Save $331

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Jul 22

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$3,926

$3,610

Save $316

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Jul 22

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$3,974

$3,663

Save $311

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Jul 01

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$4,304

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Jun 29

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$4,305

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Jul 30

Shanghai, China

74% AI deal score

$4,013

$3,893

Save $120

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Jul 30

Shanghai, China

74% AI deal score

$4,021

$3,907

Save $114

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Jul 10

Shanghai, China

72% AI deal score

$4,876

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Sep 30

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$6,780

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Sep 30

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$6,780

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Aug 30

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$6,780

From CNS

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Aug 30

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$6,780

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Looking into flights with layovers instead of direct routes may also present cheaper options.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Mid-week bookings might also offer slight advantages.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes provide more flight options or potentially lower fares. While it may add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the additional cost and time of transportation to and from alternative airports.