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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $656

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Cairns departing on 9/16. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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6:33 pm - 3:00 pm-
27h 27m
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:51 pm-
25h 51m
$1,265Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Nov 4
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7:30 pm - 1:40 pm-
25h 10m
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6:00 am - 10:20 am-
21h 20m
$1,338Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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6:35 pm - 3:00 pm-
27h 25m
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:20 am-
34h 45m
$1,393Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 4:30 am-
42h 45m
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:35 pm-
24h 35m
$1,473Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Nov 4
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 am-
19h 40m
Air New Zealand Logo
5:40 pm - 12:55 pm-
36h 15m
$1,501Air New Zealand
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:22 pm - 11:40 am-
30h 18m
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 8:40 am-
37h 00m
$1,516Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 am-
19h 40m
Air New Zealand Logo
3:45 pm - 12:55 pm-
38h 10m
$1,543Air New Zealand
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Air Canada Logo
6:40 am - 11:10 am-
35h 30m
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 10:20 am-
21h 20m
$1,548Air Canada
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 21
Air Canada Logo
6:40 am - 11:10 am-
35h 30m
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 10:20 am-
21h 20m
$1,548Air Canada
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22
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1:27 pm - 3:00 pm-
32h 33m
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11:20 am - 10:55 pm-
28h 35m
$1,899Qantas Airways
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21

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Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Sep 1
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
Sep 7
CNS5:40 pmCairns
36h 15m
2 stops
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,501
Air New Zealand
Sep 15
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
Sep 22
CNS3:45 pmCairns
38h 10m
2 stops
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,543
Air New Zealand
Sep 1
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
Sep 7
CNS5:40 pmCairns
36h 15m
2 stops
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,594

Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Sep 9
SFO1:27 pmSan Francisco
32h 33m
2 stops
CNS3:00 pmCairns
Sep 21
CNS11:20 amCairns
28h 35m
2 stops
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,899
Qantas Airways
Aug 12
SFO4:31 pmSan Francisco
26h 19m
2 stops
CNS11:50 amCairns
Aug 26
CNS11:20 amCairns
38h 14m
2 stops
SFO8:34 amSan Francisco
$6,630
Qantas Airways
Aug 7
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
42h 00m
3 stops
CNS10:45 pmCairns
Aug 21
CNS6:50 amCairns
29h 37m
2 stops
SFO7:27 pmSan Francisco
$12,669

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cairns 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 August 5, 2026.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

6:33 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops27h 27m

Cairns

Wed 11/4

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,265
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

7:30 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Cairns

Tue 9/22

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,338

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

6:35 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Cairns

Wed 9/23

4:35 pm-10:20 am

2 stops34h 45m

$1,393

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

4:45 pm-4:30 am

1 stop42h 45m

Cairns

Wed 11/4

6:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,473

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Mon 9/7

5:40 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,501

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

12:22 pm-11:40 am

2 stops30h 18m

Cairns

Mon 9/7

12:40 pm-8:40 am

2 stops37h 00m

$1,516

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Tue 9/22

3:45 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,543

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

6:40 am-11:10 am

2 stops35h 30m

Cairns

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,548

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

6:40 am-11:10 am

2 stops35h 30m

Cairns

Tue 9/22

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,548

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

1:27 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops32h 33m

Cairns

Mon 9/21

11:20 am-10:55 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,899

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Fastest flight time

27h 27m

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 27h 27m
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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 27h 27m 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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