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Flights from Cairns to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Cairns to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Osaka or Tokyo, about 12h 24m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 24m
CNSSHAKIX

Cairns to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey12h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Osaka or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Cairns to Shanghai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CNS Osaka (KIX) SHA
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 24m
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2
CNS Tokyo (NRT) SHA
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 06m
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3
CNS Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) SHA
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~13h 24m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,950 km3,695 miles
Journey time
12h 24mestimate
Time difference
-2hShanghai vs Cairns
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
CNS → PVG, SHA

Flights from Cairns to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairns to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Osaka, Tokyo and Denpasar (Bali). Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Cairns to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,950 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairns and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Osaka (KIX), Tokyo (NRT) and Denpasar (Bali) (DPS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Cairns and Shanghai?
Cairns: Cairns International Airport (CNS). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Cairns and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 2 hours behind Cairns.

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