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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $664

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10:55 pm - 10:50 pmSFO-CNS
30h 55m2 stops
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6:45 am - 1:45 pmCNS-SFO
24h 00m2 stops
$1,154
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Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
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7:40 pm - 11:05 amSFO-CNS
22h 25m2 stops
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4:35 pm - 10:33 amCNS-SFO
34h 58m2 stops
$1,167
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Sat, Aug 2 - Sat, Aug 9
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4:35 pm - 3:55 pmSFO-CNS
30h 20m2 stops
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7:15 pm - 10:28 amCNS-SFO
32h 13m2 stops
$1,373Air Canada
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sat, Oct 4
Qantas Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CNS
21h 35m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 3:55 pmCNS-SFO
21h 20m1 stop
$1,384Qantas Airways
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 16
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9:15 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CNS
21h 35m1 stop
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2:50 pm - 9:40 pmCNS-SFO
24h 50m2 stops
$1,388Qantas Airways
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 16
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10:05 pm - 10:45 amSFO-CNS
19h 40m1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:14 pmCNS-SFO
24h 14m3 stops
$1,419Air New Zealand
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Tue, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 31
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6:39 pm - 11:00 amSFO-CNS
47h 21m3 stops
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5:35 pm - 11:05 amCNS-SFO
35h 30m2 stops
$1,491Air New Zealand
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Sat, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 26
Air Canada Logo
11:35 am - 3:55 pmSFO-CNS
35h 20m2 stops
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6:00 am - 10:28 amCNS-SFO
21h 28m2 stops
$1,525Air Canada
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Thu, Sep 18 - Fri, Oct 3
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7:57 pm - 11:25 amSFO-CNS
22h 28m2 stops
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12:25 pm - 6:54 pmCNS-SFO
23h 29m2 stops
$1,541Fiji Airways
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Sun, Jul 27 - Sat, Aug 9
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10:55 pm - 11:25 amSFO-CNS
19h 30m1 stop
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12:25 pm - 6:54 pmCNS-SFO
23h 29m2 stops
$1,542Fiji Airways
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Sun, Jul 27 - Sat, Aug 9

Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
Sep 18
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
30h 20m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Oct 4
CNS7:15 pmCairns
32h 13m
2 stops
SFO10:28 amSan Francisco
Air Canada
Sep 18
SFO11:35 amSan Francisco
35h 20m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Oct 3
CNS6:00 amCairns
21h 28m
2 stops
SFO10:28 amSan Francisco

Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Oct 31
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
21h 35m
1 stop
CNS11:50 amCairns
Nov 16
CNS12:35 pmCairns
21h 20m
1 stop
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
Qantas Airways
Oct 31
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
21h 35m
1 stop
CNS11:50 amCairns
Nov 16
CNS2:50 pmCairns
24h 50m
2 stops
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
Qantas Airways
Sep 17
SFO11:32 amSan Francisco
32h 23m
2 stops
CNS12:55 pmCairns
Oct 5
CNS4:35 pmCairns
46h 44m
2 stops
SFO10:19 pmSan Francisco

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Cairns. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,255. The most expensive day to fly to Cairns is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,284.

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Best Price Found

$664

Fastest flight time

19h 30m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $664. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,154.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 19h 30m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Cairns. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Cairns Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

  • How far is San Francisco to Cairns by plane?

    There are 7020.0 mi between San Francisco and Cairns. Typically, this will take 19h 30m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cairns Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cairns Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Cairns?


Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns

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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $598Free CancellationRating
8.0
202 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,213Free CancellationRating
7.5
868 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,367Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,861 reviews
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