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How to get fromChina to Cairnsby plane or train

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

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  1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport

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    1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HKG - CNS
    16h 47m
    $610–1,135

  2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CAN - CNS
    16h 37m
    $262–903

  3. Train to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Suzhou to Shanghai stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PVG - CNS
    16h 36m
    $326–880

  4. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport

    1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PEK - CNS
    15h 21m
    $456–1,408

  5. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

    1. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HGH - CNS
    16h 7m
    $500–1,202

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,635.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 47m

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

Air Niugini, Cathay Pacific, and three other airlines fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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