Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $1,189

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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 9:15 pm
CNS
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SFO
27h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:45 pm - 9:55 am
SFO
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CNS
42h 10m1 stop
$1,189Cathay Pacific
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 4:20 pm
CNS
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SFO
22h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 9:55 am
SFO
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CNS
41h 00m1 stop
$1,192Cathay Pacific
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 4:20 pm
CNS
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SFO
22h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 9:55 am
SFO
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CNS
41h 00m1 stop
$1,193Cathay Pacific
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 3:35 pm
CNS
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SFO
27h 35m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:30 am - 2:00 pm
SFO
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CNS
36h 30m2 stops
$1,363Air Canada
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 8:34 pm
CNS
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SFO
32h 34m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 pm - 2:00 pm
SFO
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CNS
26h 00m2 stops
$1,369Air Canada
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 2:56 pm
CNS
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SFO
26h 56m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:50 pm - 2:00 pm
SFO
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CNS
25h 10m2 stops
$1,417Air Canada
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 am - 6:50 am
CNS
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SFO
18h 50m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
5:40 pm - 2:55 pm
SFO
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CNS
27h 15m2 stops
$1,779Virgin Australia
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 am - 6:50 am
CNS
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SFO
18h 50m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
6:50 pm - 2:55 pm
SFO
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CNS
26h 05m2 stops
$1,784Virgin Australia
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 am - 6:50 am
CNS
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SFO
18h 50m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
6:50 pm - 2:55 pm
SFO
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CNS
26h 05m2 stops
$1,786Virgin Australia
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Feb 5
CNS11:25 amCairns
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
Feb 9
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
42h 10m
1 stop
CNS9:55 amCairns
Cathay Pacific
Feb 5
CNS11:25 amCairns
22h 55m
1 stop
SFO4:20 pmSan Francisco
Feb 9
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
41h 00m
1 stop
CNS9:55 amCairns
Cathay Pacific
Feb 5
CNS11:25 amCairns
22h 55m
1 stop
SFO4:20 pmSan Francisco
Feb 9
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
41h 00m
1 stop
CNS9:55 amCairns

Air Canada flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best Air Canada deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
Air Canada
Feb 5
CNS6:00 amCairns
27h 35m
2 stops
SFO3:35 pmSan Francisco
Feb 9
SFO7:30 amSan Francisco
36h 30m
2 stops
CNS2:00 pmCairns
Air Canada
Feb 5
CNS6:00 amCairns
32h 34m
2 stops
SFO8:34 pmSan Francisco
Feb 9
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
26h 00m
2 stops
CNS2:00 pmCairns
Air Canada
Feb 5
CNS6:00 amCairns
26h 56m
2 stops
SFO2:56 pmSan Francisco
Feb 9
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
25h 10m
2 stops
CNS2:00 pmCairns

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 2/5

11:25 am-9:15 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

9:45 pm-9:55 am

1 stop42h 10m

$1,189

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 2/5

11:25 am-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

10:55 pm-9:55 am

1 stop41h 00m

$1,192

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 2/5

11:25 am-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

10:55 pm-9:55 am

1 stop41h 00m

$1,193

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

7:30 am-2:00 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$1,363

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-8:34 pm

2 stops32h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

6:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,369

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-2:56 pm

2 stops26h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

6:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$1,417

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

5:40 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$1,779

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

6:50 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$1,784

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

6:50 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$1,786

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 1/4

6:35 pm-7:50 am

1 stop55h 15m

$2,083

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Fastest flight time

21h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 21h 20m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to San Francisco.
  • How far is Cairns to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 7020.0 mi away from Cairns. Flights usually cover this in 21h 20m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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