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Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $813

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Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 8:28 pm
CNS
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SFO
30h 43m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:42 pm - 9:20 am
SFO
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CNS
44h 38m
2 stops
$1,626Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
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10:15 am - 8:28 pm
CNS
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SFO
27h 13m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:42 pm - 9:20 am
SFO
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CNS
44h 38m
2 stops
$1,709Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21
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11:40 am - 2:45 pm
CNS
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SFO
20h 05m
1 stop
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3:26 pm - 9:20 am
SFO
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CNS
48h 54m
2 stops
$1,767Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Thu, Jun 11
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12:10 pm - 8:25 pm
CNS
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SFO
25h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 9:20 am
SFO
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CNS
31h 50m
2 stops
$1,815Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Thu, Jun 11
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12:55 pm - 5:45 pm
CNS
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SFO
45h 50m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
8:22 pm - 12:55 pm
SFO
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CNS
23h 33m
2 stops
$1,871Qantas Airways
Thu, Jun 11 - Sun, Jul 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 8:25 pm
CNS
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SFO
25h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:38 pm - 9:20 am
SFO
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CNS
46h 42m
3 stops
$1,917Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Thu, Jun 11
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6:55 pm - 11:15 pm
CNS
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SFO
45h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 9:20 am
SFO
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CNS
41h 50m
1 stop
$1,929Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21
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11:55 am - 12:05 am
CNS
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SFO
29h 10m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
$1,954Air New Zealand
Thu, Jun 11 - Sun, Jul 5
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6:45 am - 8:28 pm
CNS
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SFO
30h 43m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 6:25 pm
SFO
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CNS
26h 55m
1 stop
$1,961Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
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11:40 am - 2:45 pm
CNS
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SFO
20h 05m
1 stop
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10:05 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
$1,981Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21

Air New Zealand flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Jun 11
CNS11:55 amCairns
29h 10m
2 stops
SFO12:05 amSan Francisco
Jul 5
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
$1,954
Air New Zealand
Jun 16
CNS11:55 amCairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
Jun 23
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
$1,995

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 6/16

6:45 am-8:28 pm

2 stops30h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 6/23

7:42 pm-9:20 am

2 stops44h 38m

$1,626

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 6/14

10:15 am-8:28 pm

2 stops27h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 6/21

7:42 pm-9:20 am

2 stops44h 38m

$1,709

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 6/5

11:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

3:26 pm-9:20 am

2 stops48h 54m

$1,767

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 6/5

12:10 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops25h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

8:30 am-9:20 am

2 stops31h 50m

$1,815

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 6/11

12:55 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops45h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

8:22 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 33m

$1,871

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 6/5

12:10 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops25h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

5:38 pm-9:20 am

3 stops46h 42m

$1,917

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 6/14

6:55 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops45h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 6/21

10:30 pm-9:20 am

1 stop41h 50m

$1,929

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 6/11

11:55 am-12:05 am

2 stops29h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

$1,954

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 6/16

6:45 am-8:28 pm

2 stops30h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 6/23

10:30 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,961
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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 6/14

11:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 6/21

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

$1,981

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Fastest flight time

20h 05m

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The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 20h 05m
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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 20h 05m, 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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