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Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $522

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to San Francisco departing on 11/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Fiji Airways Logo
12:40 pm - 1:40 pm-
18h 00m
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11:10 pm - 11:40 am-
19h 30m
$827Fiji Airways
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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12:40 pm - 1:40 pm-
18h 00m
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11:10 pm - 11:40 am-
19h 30m
$832Fiji Airways
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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7:10 pm - 1:40 pm-
35h 30m
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11:25 pm - 8:15 pm-
27h 50m
$927Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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3:45 pm - 9:16 pm-
22h 31m
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 10:35 am-
27h 50m
$943Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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3:45 pm - 9:39 pm-
22h 54m
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4:07 pm - 10:35 am-
25h 28m
$948Qantas Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
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2:40 pm - 4:45 pm-
19h 05m
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4:07 pm - 10:35 am-
25h 28m
$949Qantas Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
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1:55 pm - 10:55 pm-
26h 00m
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 10:35 am-
27h 50m
$952Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
Qantas Airways Logo
2:40 pm - 4:45 pm-
19h 05m
Qantas Airways Logo
9:30 pm - 11:55 am-
21h 25m
$955Qantas Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
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1:55 pm - 9:16 pm-
24h 21m
American Airlines Logo
4:12 pm - 12:55 pm-
27h 43m
$974American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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11:20 am - 9:16 pm-
26h 56m
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1:27 pm - 10:35 am-
28h 08m
$977Qantas Airways
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

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Fiji Airways flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best Fiji Airways deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
Fiji Airways
Sep 12
CNS12:40 pmCairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
Sep 19
SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco
19h 30m
1 stop
CNS11:40 amCairns
$827
Fiji Airways
Sep 12
CNS12:40 pmCairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
Sep 19
SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco
19h 30m
1 stop
CNS11:40 amCairns
$832

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Oct 6
CNS3:45 pmCairns
22h 54m
2 stops
SFO9:39 pmSan Francisco
Oct 20
SFO4:07 pmSan Francisco
25h 28m
2 stops
CNS10:35 amCairns
$948
Qantas Airways
Oct 6
CNS2:40 pmCairns
19h 05m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
Oct 20
SFO4:07 pmSan Francisco
25h 28m
2 stops
CNS10:35 amCairns
$949
Qantas Airways
Oct 6
CNS2:40 pmCairns
19h 05m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
Oct 20
SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco
21h 25m
1 stop
CNS11:55 amCairns
$955

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairns to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 4, 2026.
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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 9/12

12:40 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

11:10 pm-11:40 am

1 stop19h 30m

$827

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 9/12

12:40 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

11:10 pm-11:40 am

1 stop19h 30m

$832

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 9/10

7:10 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops35h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

11:25 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$927

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 9/9

3:45 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops22h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

1:45 pm-10:35 am

3 stops27h 50m

$943

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 10/6

3:45 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops22h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 10/20

4:07 pm-10:35 am

2 stops25h 28m

$948

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 10/6

2:40 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 10/20

4:07 pm-10:35 am

2 stops25h 28m

$949

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 9/10

1:55 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops26h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

1:45 pm-10:35 am

3 stops27h 50m

$952

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 10/6

2:40 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 10/20

9:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

$955

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 9/16

1:55 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops24h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 9/23

4:12 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops27h 43m

$974

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 9/9

11:20 am-9:16 pm

2 stops26h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

1:27 pm-10:35 am

2 stops28h 08m

$977

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Fastest flight time

18h 00m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 18h 00m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to San Francisco

  • How far is Cairns to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 7020.4 mi away from Cairns. Flights usually cover this in 18h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    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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