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Flight Information from Shanghai to Cairns

Cheapest one-way flight price £175
Off-season travel month March
Peak season for travel April
Flight distance 5,936.93km
Popular airline Spring Airlines

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  • Jun

    25 1
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  • 8 15
  • 15 22
  • 22 29

  • Jul

    29 6
  • 6 13
  • 13 20
  • 20 27

  • Aug

    27 3
  • 3 10
  • 10 17
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Cairns based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £525.

  • How many airports in Cairns (CNS)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in Cairns (CNS): Cairns Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Cairns

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Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Cairns.
Simply tap "Date" on the flight search bar to browse through the calendar and check out airfare from Shanghai to Cairns over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're planning to fly within the next three months, it looks like the most affordable option is on Thu, Jun 19, with one-way flights priced at just £176.
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Compare cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Cairns across hundreds of airlines.
With our extensive search, you can compare prices from over 500 airlines to find the cheapest flight tickets from Shanghai to Cairns. The cheapest airline for this route is Singapore Airlines.
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Book early or wait until the last minute.
It's usually best to book early. Flight tickets are often cheapest when they're first released, typically about a year before the departure date. So, have a look online as soon as the flights you're interested in become available. If you miss the cheapest time, you might still find some good deals as the departure date gets closer.
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