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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $1,161

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Cairns departing on 10/10. 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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11:10 pm - 9:05 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
40h 55m2 stops Nadi Coolangatta Gold Coast
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12:40 pm - 1:40 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,161Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
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5:15 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
42h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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7:10 pm - 1:40 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
35h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi
$1,288Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10
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11:10 pm - 11:40 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
19h 30m1 stop Nadi
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12:40 pm - 1:40 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,425Fiji Airways
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
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6:35 am - 5:55 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
30h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Osaka Kansai Intl
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7:10 pm - 1:40 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
35h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi
$1,430Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10
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10:05 pm - 9:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
30h 25m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:00 am - 11:55 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 55m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl
$1,454Air New Zealand
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 13
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6:33 pm - 11:10 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 37m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:10 pm - 10:20 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
33h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
$1,466Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
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12:15 pm - 11:10 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
29h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 1:51 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
24h 51m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,484Air Canada
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
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12:15 pm - 11:10 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
29h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 1:51 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
24h 51m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,485Air Canada
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
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5:15 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
42h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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9:10 am - 1:55 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
45h 45m2 stops Brisbane Nadi
$1,499Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 13
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10:47 am - 2:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
35h 08m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:00 am - 10:32 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
21h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,534Air Canada
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

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Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Air New Zealand
Sep 22
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
30h 25m
2 stops
CNS9:30 pmCairns
Oct 13
CNS6:00 amCairns
22h 55m
2 stops
SFO11:55 amSan Francisco
$1,454
Air New Zealand
Sep 7
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
31h 40m
2 stops
CNS10:45 pmCairns
Sep 14
CNS5:40 pmCairns
36h 15m
2 stops
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,548
Air New Zealand
Sep 22
SFO2:25 pmSan Francisco
38h 05m
3 stops
CNS9:30 pmCairns
Oct 13
CNS6:00 amCairns
22h 55m
2 stops
SFO11:55 amSan Francisco
$1,637

Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
Oct 21
SFO12:15 pmSan Francisco
29h 55m
2 stops
CNS11:10 amCairns
Oct 25
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 51m
2 stops
SFO1:51 pmSan Francisco
$1,484
Air Canada
Oct 21
SFO12:15 pmSan Francisco
29h 55m
2 stops
CNS11:10 amCairns
Oct 25
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 51m
2 stops
SFO1:51 pmSan Francisco
$1,485
Air Canada
Oct 21
SFO10:47 amSan Francisco
35h 08m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Oct 25
CNS6:00 amCairns
21h 32m
2 stops
SFO10:32 amSan Francisco
$1,534

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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 10, 2026.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

11:10 pm-9:05 am

2 stops40h 55m

Cairns

Sat 10/17

12:40 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,161

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 8/28

5:15 pm-4:30 am

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Thu 9/10

7:10 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,288
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

11:10 pm-11:40 am

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Sat 10/17

12:40 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,425

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 8/28

6:35 am-5:55 am

2 stops30h 20m

Cairns

Thu 9/10

7:10 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,430

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

10:05 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Tue 10/13

6:00 am-11:55 am

2 stops22h 55m

$1,454

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

6:33 pm-11:10 am

2 stops23h 37m

Cairns

Sat 10/17

6:10 pm-10:20 am

2 stops33h 10m

$1,466

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 10/21

12:15 pm-11:10 am

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

Sun 10/25

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops24h 51m

$1,484

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 10/21

12:15 pm-11:10 am

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

Sun 10/25

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops24h 51m

$1,485

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

5:15 pm-4:30 am

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Tue 10/13

9:10 am-1:55 pm

2 stops45h 45m

$1,499

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 10/21

10:47 am-2:55 pm

2 stops35h 08m

Cairns

Sun 10/25

6:00 am-10:32 am

2 stops21h 32m

$1,534

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Fastest flight time

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 18h 45m
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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 18h 45m 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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