Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Shanghai – Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 17% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

When to travel
February
Cheapest • 13% price drop
February
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top stopover airports
Singapore Changi (SIN)
Cheapest • Avg $1,036 (return)
Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX)
Shortest trip • 12h 51m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you enjoy your trip to Shanghai!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Cairns to Shanghai (CNS-SHA)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Shanghai

Multiple Airlines Logo
CNS  Cairns-CN2 London Canonbury
9558 kmmulti-stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
CN2  London Canonbury-CNS Cairns
9558 kmmulti-stop
Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Cairns to Shanghai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Cairns to Shanghai with more confidence.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cairns to Shanghai?

Singapore Changi (SIN) is the most popular stopover for the Cairns to Shanghai route. 67% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via SIN.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cairns to Shanghai?

Flights via Singapore Changi (SIN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $1,036. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cairns to Shanghai, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) had the shortest average connection time for Cairns to Shanghai stopovers at 484 minutes over the past 3 months.

Find deals

Key details for Cairns to Shanghai flights

Low season

August
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.

When to book flights from Cairns to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price

Your Cairns to Shanghai flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cairns to Shanghai?

    Flights from Cairns to Shanghai usually depart from Cairns (CNS) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cairns to Shanghai?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Cairns to Shanghai.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cairns to Shanghai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cairns to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 67% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 26% of one-stop connections
    • Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) – 4% of one-stop connections
    • Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) – 4% of one-stop connections

    Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cairns to Shanghai?

    On the Cairns to Shanghai route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 56%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $925 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $2,065 – a $1,140 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Shanghai?

    Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are The Bund, Nanjing Road, and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Cairns to Shanghai?

    There are currently no direct flights available from Cairns to Shanghai. Flights with 1 stopover take between 12h 51m and 24h 07m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cairns to Shanghai?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cairns to Shanghai?

    Flying via Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 51m, compared to 13h 51m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 18h 50m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

  • What is the time difference between Cairns and Shanghai?

    Shanghai is 2 hours behind Cairns (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cairns to Shanghai flight?

    Return flights from Cairns to Shanghai range from $907 to $1,340, with an average of $976 over the past 12 months. Anything below $907 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Cairns to Shanghai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.

More options for your flight from Cairns to Shanghai

Complete your trip to Shanghai with a hotel stay or car hire

Car hire in Shanghai
Hotels in Shanghai
Holidays in Shanghai