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Flights from Shanghai to Cairns

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Cairns. 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
SHACNSKIX

Shanghai to Cairns at a glance

Fastest journey12h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Osaka or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Cairns

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

1
SHA Osaka (KIX) CNS
Leg 1: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~12h 24m
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SHA Tokyo (NRT) CNS
Leg 1: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~13h 06m
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3
SHA Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) CNS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
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
+2hCairns vs Shanghai
Currency in Cairns
AUD
Airports
PVG, SHA → CNS

Flights from Shanghai to Cairns: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Cairns?
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 Shanghai to Cairns?
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 Shanghai and Cairns?
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 Shanghai and Cairns?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Cairns: Cairns International Airport (CNS).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Cairns?
Cairns is 2 hours ahead of Shanghai.

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