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7:00 pm - 9:33 pmCNS-SFO
43h 33m2 stops
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9:33 am - 9:15 amSFO-CNS
30h 42m2 stops
Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
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7:00 pm - 9:33 pmCNS-SFO
43h 33m2 stops
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9:33 am - 9:15 amSFO-CNS
30h 42m2 stops
Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
Qantas Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 5:45 pmCNS-SFO
21h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-CNS
26h 50m1 stop
$991Qantas Airways
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Tue, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 28
Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 am - 6:35 amCNS-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:25 pm - 11:35 pmSFO-CNS
31h 10m1 stop
$1,011Virgin Australia
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 30
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 12:36 pmCNS-SFO
37h 01m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 2:55 pmSFO-CNS
26h 55m2 stops
$1,012Air Canada
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
Qantas Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 5:45 pmCNS-SFO
21h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 6:10 pmSFO-CNS
27h 10m2 stops
$1,014Qantas Airways
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Tue, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 28
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 10:39 amCNS-SFO
22h 39m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 pm - 2:00 pmSFO-CNS
26h 00m2 stops
$1,017Air Canada
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
Virgin Australia Logo
8:25 pm - 6:35 amCNS-SFO
27h 10m2 stops
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11:25 pm - 11:10 amSFO-CNS
18h 45m1 stop
$1,031Virgin Australia
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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:15 amCNS-SFO
43h 15m2 stops
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11:00 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-CNS
27h 45m2 stops
$1,058United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:35 amCNS-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
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11:35 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-CNS
27h 10m1 stop
$1,061United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Oct 2

Air Canada flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best Air Canada deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
Air Canada
Nov 14
CNS5:35 pmCairns
37h 01m
2 stops
SFO12:36 pmSan Francisco
Nov 18
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
26h 55m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Air Canada
Nov 14
CNS6:00 amCairns
22h 39m
2 stops
SFO10:39 amSan Francisco
Nov 18
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
26h 00m
2 stops
CNS2:00 pmCairns
Air Canada
Sep 12
CNS7:15 pmCairns
37h 20m
3 stops
SFO3:35 pmSan Francisco
Sep 19
SFO10:48 amSan Francisco
36h 07m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns

United Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 3
CNS6:00 amCairns
43h 15m
2 stops
SFO8:15 amSan Francisco
Sep 30
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
27h 45m
2 stops
CNS7:45 pmCairns
United Airlines
Sep 3
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO6:35 amSan Francisco
Oct 2
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
27h 10m
1 stop
CNS7:45 pmCairns
United Airlines
Nov 14
CNS6:00 amCairns
18h 50m
1 stop
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
Nov 18
SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco
45h 56m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 9/12

7:00 pm-9:33 pm

2 stops43h 33m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

9:33 am-9:15 am

2 stops30h 42m

$885

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 9/13

7:00 pm-9:33 pm

2 stops43h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

9:33 am-9:15 am

2 stops30h 42m

$895

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 9/2

1:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

10:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$991

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-6:35 am

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

11:25 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,011

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 11/14

5:35 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops37h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

6:00 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,012

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 9/2

1:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

10:00 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,014

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-10:39 am

2 stops22h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

6:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,017

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 9/8

8:25 pm-6:35 am

2 stops27h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

11:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop18h 45m

$1,031

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops43h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

11:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,058

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-6:35 am

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

11:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$1,061

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Best Price Found

$454

Fastest flight time

17h 35m

Direct flights

None

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $454. The best round-trip flight deal from Cairns to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $885.
The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 17h 35m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to San Francisco. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Cairns Airport - San Francisco Airport.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

  • How far is Cairns to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 7020.0 mi away from Cairns. Flights usually cover this in 17h 35m, 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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