Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Cairns, Australia

Flights starting at £216. Choose between Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, or China Eastern Airlines to find the best price.

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Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Cairns. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Air China. Shanghai and Cairns have 401 direct flights per week.

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo0
0
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo0
0
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes0
0
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYesNo
Air ChinaCCACAYesNo

Weather in Cairns

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C24°C
February30°C24°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C22°C
May26°C20°C
June24°C18°C
July24°C18°C
August24°C17°C
September26°C19°C
October28°C21°C
November29°C22°C
December30°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
January
Coldest month
17°C
August
Sunny days
286
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Apr
99%
25°C21°C
4 May
88%
26°C20°C
Sunday
28 Apr
91%
24°C21°C
5 May
85%
26°C22°C
Monday
29 Apr
88%
27°C20°C
6 May
86%
22°C21°C
Tuesday
30 Apr
84%
24°C22°C
7 May
86%
24°C22°C
Wednesday
1 May
89%
27°C22°C
8 May
89%
24°C23°C
Thursday
2 May
87%
25°C22°C
9 May
82%
25°C22°C
Friday
3 May
88%
26°C23°C
10 May
87%
24°C22°C

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