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Book flight tickets from Shanghai to Cairns starting at ₹ 23,954

For as little as ₹ 23,954, you can take your next adventure to Cairns without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Shanghai below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip

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

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Cairns

Price trend charts are a great way of tracking how much your flights cost in the lead up to departure and can help you choose when to book your tickets. See how prices to Cairns from Shanghai have changed and are set to move below.

Cheapest flights are between Feb 16-Feb 23
From ₹ 19,449
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  • 1219
  • 1926
  • Feb

    262
  • 29
  • 916
  • 1623
  • Mar

    232
  • 29
  • 916
  • 1623
  • 2330
  • Apr

    306
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Alternative Routes from Shanghai to Cairns

There are various non-direct routes from Shanghai to Cairns which could be cheaper and faster! Check out these alternative options to see if they could work for your trip.

  • Cheapest
    AirAsia X Berhad
    PVG
    01:35
    26h 35m
    2 transfer
    CNS
    06:10
    Shanghai Pudong International Airport - Cairns Airport
    Fri, Feb 21AirAsia X Berhad
    ₹ 16,493
  • China Southern Airlines
    SHA
    21:50
    30h 20m
    2 transfer
    CNS
    06:10
    Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport - Cairns Airport
    Tue, Feb 18China Southern Airlines
    ₹ 20,690
  • China Southern Airlines
    SHA
    21:50
    30h 20m
    2 transfer
    CNS
    06:10
    Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport - Cairns Airport
    Tue, Feb 18China Southern Airlines
    ₹ 20,690
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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 departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around ₹ 96,618.
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cairns?

    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Cairns

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Check One-way Fares
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Flight Information from Shanghai to Cairns

Cheapest nonstop flight price₹ 23,953
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelOctober
Flight distance5,936.93 km
Popular airlineSpring Airlines