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Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $866

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Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
18h 00m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
-
CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
$866Air New Zealand
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 18
American Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 11:20 pm
CNS
-
SFO
24h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 12:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
24h 01m
2 stops
$889American Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 18
American Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 11:20 pm
CNS
-
SFO
24h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 12:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
21h 25m
1 stop
$896American Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 5:45 pm
CNS
-
SFO
39h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:22 am - 12:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
32h 33m
2 stops
$950Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 19
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 pm - 4:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
21h 20m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:30 pm - 11:55 am
SFO
-
CNS
21h 25m
1 stop
$973Qantas Airways
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 4:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
21h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 1:40 pm
SFO
-
CNS
23h 10m
1 stop
$983Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
Qantas Airways Logo
11:35 am - 4:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
22h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
9:30 pm - 11:55 am
SFO
-
CNS
21h 25m
1 stop
$992Qantas Airways
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
American Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 9:13 pm
CNS
-
SFO
22h 38m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:59 pm - 11:55 am
SFO
-
CNS
25h 56m
2 stops
$993American Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 9:13 pm
CNS
-
SFO
23h 23m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:59 pm - 11:05 am
SFO
-
CNS
25h 06m
2 stops
$995Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 10:39 am
CNS
-
SFO
21h 39m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:20 pm - 2:55 pm
SFO
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CNS
32h 35m
2 stops
$1,042Air Canada
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17

Air Canada flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Air Canada
Mar 13
CNS6:00 amCairns
26h 35m
2 stops
SFO3:35 pmSan Francisco
Mar 17
SFO4:25 pmSan Francisco
29h 30m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
$1,036
Air Canada
Mar 13
CNS6:00 amCairns
21h 39m
2 stops
SFO10:39 amSan Francisco
Mar 17
SFO1:20 pmSan Francisco
32h 35m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
$1,042

United Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Jul 29
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO6:25 amSan Francisco
Aug 19
SFO10:25 amSan Francisco
33h 35m
2 stops
CNS1:00 pmCairns
$1,088
United Airlines
Mar 13
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 50m
1 stop
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
Mar 17
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
47h 20m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
$1,147
United Airlines
Mar 13
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 50m
1 stop
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
Mar 17
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
47h 20m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
$1,154

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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 February 5, 2026.
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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 7/28

11:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

$866

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 7/28

3:35 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops24h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

7:54 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$889

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 7/28

3:35 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops24h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

10:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$896

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 7/30

7:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop39h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

11:22 am-12:55 pm

2 stops32h 33m

$950

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 3/20

12:35 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop21h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 3/27

9:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

$973

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 3/20

12:35 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop21h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 3/27

9:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$983

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 3/20

11:35 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 3/27

9:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

$992

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 3/20

3:35 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops22h 38m

San Francisco

Fri 3/27

4:59 pm-11:55 am

2 stops25h 56m

$993

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 3/20

2:50 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops23h 23m

San Francisco

Fri 3/27

4:59 pm-11:05 am

2 stops25h 06m

$995

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 3/13

6:00 am-10:39 am

2 stops21h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

1:20 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,042

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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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  • How far is Cairns to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 7020.0 mi away from Cairns. Flights usually cover this in 18h 00m, 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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