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

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Cairns is to fly which costs $340 - $950 and takes 15h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Cairns is to fly which takes 15h 38m and costs $340 - $950.

How far is it from Shanghai to Cairns?

The distance between Shanghai and Cairns is 5964 km.

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

It takes approximately 15h 38m to get from Shanghai to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Cairns?

Cairns is 2h ahead of Shanghai. It is currently 6:59 PM in Shanghai and 8:59 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 218+ hotels available in Cairns.

Shanghai to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Shanghai to Cairns by plane or train

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Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cairns (CNS)plane PVG - CNS
15h 38m
$341–912
Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Cairns (CNS)plane SHA - CNS
18h 26m
$311–1,001
Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Cairns (CNS)plane HGH - CNS
18h 11m
$517–1,131

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

44Weekly Planes

13h 40mAverage Duration

$332Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,964.2 km
Duration: 15h 38m

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

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

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