Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $1,066

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Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 am - 6:50 amCNS-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
10:50 pm - 10:15 amSFO-CNS
41h 25m1 stop
$1,066Virgin Australia
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Sat, Nov 29 - Sat, Dec 6
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:50 amCNS-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:59 pm - 11:55 pmSFO-CNS
54h 56m2 stops
$1,070United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 29 - Sat, Dec 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:32 amCNS-SFO
43h 32m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 4:35 amSFO-CNS
43h 05m1 stop
$1,330Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 7
Virgin Australia Logo
11:55 pm - 6:50 amCNS-SFO
24h 55m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
1:25 pm - 11:55 pmSFO-CNS
40h 30m2 stops
$1,405Virgin Australia
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Sun, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 7
Air New Zealand Logo
5:35 pm - 6:47 pmCNS-SFO
43h 12m3 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
7:50 pm - 11:05 pmSFO-CNS
33h 15m2 stops
$1,562Air New Zealand
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Sun, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 7
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 8:34 pmCNS-SFO
44h 59m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 2:00 pmSFO-CNS
26h 00m2 stops
$1,696Air Canada
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 12:20 pmCNS-SFO
36h 45m2 stops
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11:20 am - 2:00 pmSFO-CNS
32h 40m2 stops
$1,697Air Canada
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:39 amCNS-SFO
22h 39m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 2:05 pmSFO-CNS
30h 45m3 stops
$1,805Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Nov 29 - Sat, Dec 6
Qantas Airways Logo
11:35 am - 3:55 pmCNS-SFO
22h 20m2 stops
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8:15 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CNS
21h 35m1 stop
$1,808Qantas Airways
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
Air New Zealand Logo
6:00 am - 11:05 amCNS-SFO
23h 05m2 stops
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7:50 pm - 2:05 pmSFO-CNS
24h 15m2 stops
$2,100Air New Zealand
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Sun, Dec 21 - Mon, Jan 5

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
Virgin Australia
Nov 29
CNS6:00 amCairns
18h 50m
1 stop
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
Dec 6
SFO10:50 pmSan Francisco
41h 25m
1 stop
CNS10:15 amCairns
Virgin Australia
Nov 30
CNS11:55 pmCairns
24h 55m
2 stops
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
Dec 7
SFO1:25 pmSan Francisco
40h 30m
2 stops
CNS11:55 pmCairns
Virgin Australia
Nov 30
CNS5:35 pmCairns
31h 15m
1 stop
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
Dec 7
SFO11:05 pmSan Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
CNS11:55 pmCairns

United Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 29
CNS6:00 amCairns
18h 50m
1 stop
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
Dec 6
SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco
54h 56m
2 stops
CNS11:55 pmCairns
United Airlines
Nov 14
CNS6:00 amCairns
18h 50m
1 stop
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
Nov 18
SFO11:05 pmSan Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
CNS11:55 pmCairns

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 11/29

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

10:50 pm-10:15 am

1 stop41h 25m

$1,066

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 11/29

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

10:59 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops54h 56m

$1,070

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 11/30

6:00 am-7:32 am

2 stops43h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

3:30 pm-4:35 am

1 stop43h 05m

$1,330

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 11/30

11:55 pm-6:50 am

2 stops24h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

1:25 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,405

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 11/30

5:35 pm-6:47 pm

3 stops43h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

7:50 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,562

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 11/14

5:35 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops44h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

6:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,696

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 11/14

5:35 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops36h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

11:20 am-2:00 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$1,697

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 11/29

6:00 am-10:39 am

2 stops22h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

1:20 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops30h 45m

$1,805

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 11/14

11:35 am-3:55 pm

2 stops22h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

8:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 35m

$1,808

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 12/21

6:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops23h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

7:50 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$2,100

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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 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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  • 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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