What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Shanghai?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Shanghai is to fly and train which costs ¥2000 - ¥6500 and takes 16h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Shanghai is to fly which takes 15h 6m and costs ¥2200 - ¥6000.

How far is it from Cairns to Shanghai?

The distance between Cairns and Shanghai is 5965 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Shanghai?

It takes approximately 15h 6m to get from Cairns to Shanghai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 2h behind Cairns. It is currently 1:10 PM in Cairns and 11:10 AM in Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1892+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Cairns to Shanghai - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Shanghai by plane or train

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Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane CNS - PVG
15h 6m
¥2,285–5,925
Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane CNS - HGH
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
16h 28m
¥2,092–6,047
Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane CNS - SHA
18h 30m
¥2,118–6,198
Fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane CNS - NKG
2. Take the train from Nanjing South Station to Shanghai stationtrain
19h 12m
¥2,191–6,639
Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane CNS - WUX
2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
20h 56m
¥3,306–9,762

Cairns (CNS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

41Weekly Planes

15h 32mAverage Duration

¥2,229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,964.7 km
Duration: 15h 6m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Shanghai, China?

Jetstar, Spring Airlines Japan, and four other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) every 4 hours.

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