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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Shanghai is to fly which costs ¥1800 - ¥6000 and takes 15h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Shanghai is to fly which takes 14h 25m and costs ¥1900 - ¥6500.

How far is it from Cairns to Shanghai?

The distance between Cairns and Shanghai is 5965 km.

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

It takes approximately 15h 21m to get from Cairns to Shanghai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 2h behind Cairns. It is currently 9:29 PM in Cairns and 7:29 PM in Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1349+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Cairns to Shanghai - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Shanghai by plane or train

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Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)CNS - PVG
15h 21m
¥1,840–5,554
Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)CNS - WUX
2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai station
20h 36m
¥2,259–7,100
Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)CNS - HGH
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao Station
17h 19m
¥2,013–6,370
Fly to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)CNS - NGB
2. Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
16h 38m
¥2,211–6,973
Fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)CNS - NKG
2. Take the train from Nanjing South Station to Shanghai station
16h 42m
¥2,048–6,305
Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)CNS - SHA
14h 25m
¥1,900–6,500

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

25Weekly Planes

14h 31mAverage Duration

¥1,800Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,964.8 km
Duration: 15h 21m

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

Jetstar, Spring Airlines Japan, and three other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 4 times a day.

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