Latest deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs
Price Alerts

Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $685

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 9/5. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.
Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Cheap round-trip flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 5:45 pm
CNS
-
SFO
39h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:53 pm - 1:40 pm
SFO
-
CNS
24h 47m
2 stops
$954Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 7:20 pm
CNS
-
SFO
26h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 12:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
30h 15m
2 stops
$966Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 7:15 pm
CNS
-
SFO
29h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 12:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
30h 15m
2 stops
$984Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
American Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 11:51 pm
CNS
-
SFO
25h 06m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:53 pm - 12:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
24h 02m
2 stops
$985American Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
Qantas Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 5:45 pm
CNS
-
SFO
21h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
10:30 pm - 12:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
21h 25m
1 stop
$1,016Qantas Airways
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 5:45 pm
CNS
-
SFO
28h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:53 pm - 12:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
24h 02m
2 stops
$1,018Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
Qantas Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 5:45 pm
CNS
-
SFO
21h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
10:30 pm - 12:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
21h 25m
1 stop
$1,021Qantas Airways
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
American Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 11:51 pm
CNS
-
SFO
25h 06m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 10:35 am
SFO
-
CNS
27h 55m
2 stops
$1,026American Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
American Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 11:51 pm
CNS
-
SFO
25h 06m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 12:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
21h 25m
1 stop
$1,028American Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
Qantas Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 11:51 pm
CNS
-
SFO
25h 06m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
7:53 pm - 12:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
24h 02m
2 stops
$1,031Qantas Airways
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10

American Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best American Airlines deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
American Airlines
May 4
CNS3:45 pmCairns
25h 06m
2 stops
SFO11:51 pmSan Francisco
May 11
SFO7:53 pmSan Francisco
24h 02m
2 stops
CNS12:55 pmCairns
$985
American Airlines
May 3
CNS3:45 pmCairns
25h 06m
2 stops
SFO11:51 pmSan Francisco
May 10
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
27h 55m
2 stops
CNS10:35 amCairns
$1,026
American Airlines
May 3
CNS3:45 pmCairns
25h 06m
2 stops
SFO11:51 pmSan Francisco
May 10
SFO10:30 pmSan Francisco
21h 25m
1 stop
CNS12:55 pmCairns
$1,028

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
Virgin Australia
May 6
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO6:35 amSan Francisco
May 13
SFO10:05 amSan Francisco
33h 55m
2 stops
CNS1:00 pmCairns
$1,152
Virgin Australia
May 6
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO6:35 amSan Francisco
May 13
SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco
19h 00m
1 stop
CNS11:10 amCairns
$1,154
Virgin Australia
May 4
CNS4:35 pmCairns
31h 15m
1 stop
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
May 11
SFO4:23 pmSan Francisco
27h 37m
2 stops
CNS1:00 pmCairns
$1,160

momondo Fare Finder

 
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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 5/4

7:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop39h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

7:53 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$954

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 5/6

10:15 am-7:20 pm

2 stops26h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

1:40 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$966

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 5/4

6:45 am-7:15 pm

2 stops29h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

1:40 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$984

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 5/4

3:45 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops25h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

7:53 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$985
Quickest round-trip

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 5/3

1:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

10:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$1,016

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 5/3

6:45 am-5:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

7:53 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$1,018

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 5/3

1:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

10:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$1,021

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 5/3

3:45 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops25h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

1:40 pm-10:35 am

2 stops27h 55m

$1,026

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 5/3

3:45 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops25h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

10:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$1,028

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 5/3

3:45 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops25h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

7:53 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$1,031

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

See travel insights to San Francisco from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to San Francisco

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Can stopping save me money on Cairns to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 46% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cairns to San Francisco flight.

When to book flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cairns to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
Estimated round-trip price

Cheap Cairns to San Francisco (CNS to SFO) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cairns to San Francisco

Fastest flight time

24h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 24h 40m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to San Francisco.
Search flight deals

  • How far is Cairns to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 7020.0 mi away from Cairns. Flights usually cover this in 24h 40m, 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.

Traveling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Santa Cruz
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Modesto
Sonoma
Bodega Bay
Walnut Creek
Roseville
Hayward
Berkeley
Santa Clara
Big Sur
Fremont
Calistoga
Vallejo
Salinas
Half Moon Bay
Daly City
Milpitas
Pacific Grove
South San Francisco

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Cairns to San Francisco?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight from Cairns to San Francisco. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights from Cairns to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from Cairns to San Francisco on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Cairns to San Francisco?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to San Francisco from Cairns. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Cairns to San Francisco right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Of course. momondo tracks the price of Cairns to San Francisco flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.

An easier way to manage your San Francisco trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organize and travel with friends or family. Trips is free — and available to use no matter where you book.
Start using Trips
Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
1 adult
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to the United States