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Flight deals from Cairns Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairns Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM4,899. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.RM2,489 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May, returning Sun, 17 May.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,489, select.
Shanghai.RM2,588 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,588, select.
Shanghai.RM2,644 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cairns on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,644, select.
Shanghai.RM2,957 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar and Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,957, select.
Shanghai.RM3,228 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia and Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,228, select.
Shanghai.RM3,557 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,557, select.
Shanghai.RM3,812 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar and Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,812, select.
Shanghai.RM4,899 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with Qantas and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Cairns on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,899, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from RM3,557
Apr
from RM4,899
May
from RM2,489
Jun
from RM2,588
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Sep
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Nov
from RM3,228
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Cairns to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cairns to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
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from RM2,860
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
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from RM2,489
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Cairns to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM2,480
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Shanghai Pudong is RM2,489. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Shanghai Pudong. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM2,489.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Cairns to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Shanghai Pudong is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Sunday, 10 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cairns Airport and Shanghai Pudong Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Pudong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is two hours behind Cairns.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CNS to PVG flight.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CNS and PVG include:

    • Narita International Airport

    • Kansai International Airport

    • Haneda Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • At the moment, RM1,308 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,489. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CNS to PVG if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Cairns Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from CNS to PVG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairns Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairns Airport, data shows 71.55% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central Cairns to Cairns Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near CNS? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairns Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

  • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport to central Shanghai has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Shanghai in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Cairns Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CNS to PVG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • Shanghai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • If there's time to check out another great destination in China, consider Suzhou, about 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are the start of reasons to visit.

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