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Air Canada Logo
6:30 am - 2:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 1:47 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
24h 47m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,195Air Canada
Sun, Mar 28 - Thu, Apr 1
Air New Zealand Logo
7:50 pm - 2:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
25h 05m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane
Air New Zealand Logo
6:50 am - 11:05 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
46h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl
$1,546Air New Zealand
Mon, Dec 14 - Mon, Dec 21
Qantas Airways Logo
9:30 pm - 5:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
26h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 1:31 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
35h 51m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles
$1,564Qantas Airways
Sun, Mar 28 - Thu, Apr 1
Air Canada Logo
6:30 am - 2:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 1:47 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
24h 47m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,594Air Canada
Sun, Mar 28 - Thu, Apr 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:08 pm - 11:35 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 1:35 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
19h 50m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,708Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
Qantas Airways Logo
9:30 pm - 11:55 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
21h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
11:35 am - 10:41 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
28h 06m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles
$1,711Qantas Airways
Sun, Mar 28 - Thu, Apr 1
Air New Zealand Logo
10:45 pm - 7:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
26h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane
Air New Zealand Logo
3:40 pm - 7:05 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
33h 25m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl
$1,737Air New Zealand
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 4:35 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
43h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 1:35 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
19h 50m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,746Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:41 am - 10:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
28h 49m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 8:25 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
43h 15m3 stops Melbourne Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Los Angeles
$1,757Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29
Qantas Airways Logo
8:45 pm - 11:50 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
21h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
3:40 pm - 6:22 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
44h 42m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles
$1,839Qantas Airways
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29

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Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Air Canada
Mar 28
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
39h 25m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Apr 1
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 47m
2 stops
SFO1:47 pmSan Francisco
$1,195
Air Canada
Mar 28
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
39h 25m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Apr 1
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 47m
2 stops
SFO1:47 pmSan Francisco
$1,594

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Mar 28
SFO10:25 pmSan Francisco
25h 40m
1 stop
CNS5:05 pmCairns
Apr 1
CNS6:00 pmCairns
32h 50m
1 stop
SFO9:50 amSan Francisco
$2,088
Singapore Airlines
Mar 28
SFO10:25 pmSan Francisco
25h 40m
1 stop
CNS5:05 pmCairns
Apr 1
CNS6:00 pmCairns
32h 50m
1 stop
SFO9:50 amSan Francisco
$2,089
Singapore Airlines
Feb 8
SFO8:15 pmSan Francisco
27h 00m
1 stop
CNS5:15 pmCairns
Feb 19
CNS6:20 pmCairns
42h 15m
1 stop
SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco
$2,777

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 3/28

6:30 am-2:55 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Thu 4/1

6:00 am-1:47 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,195

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 12/14

7:50 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Cairns

Mon 12/21

6:50 am-11:05 am

2 stops46h 15m

$1,546

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 3/28

9:30 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Cairns

Thu 4/1

6:40 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops35h 51m

$1,564

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 3/28

6:30 am-2:55 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Thu 4/1

6:00 am-1:47 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,594
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

6:08 pm-11:35 am

2 stops23h 27m

Cairns

Tue 12/15

11:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,708

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 3/28

9:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

Thu 4/1

11:35 am-10:41 pm

2 stops28h 06m

$1,711

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

10:45 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Tue 12/15

3:40 pm-7:05 am

2 stops33h 25m

$1,737

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

3:35 pm-4:35 am

1 stop43h 00m

Cairns

Tue 12/15

11:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,746

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/22

11:41 am-10:30 am

2 stops28h 49m

Cairns

Sun 11/29

7:10 pm-8:25 pm

3 stops43h 15m

$1,757

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/22

8:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 05m

Cairns

Sun 11/29

3:40 pm-6:22 pm

2 stops44h 42m

$1,839

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$1,195

Fastest flight time

21h 15m

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The best flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,195
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 21h 15m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Cairns

  • How far is San Francisco to Cairns by plane?

    There are 7020.4 mi between San Francisco and Cairns. Typically, this will take 21h 15m 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 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.

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