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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $562

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 9/22. 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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Air Canada Logo
4:35 pm - 11:10 am
SFO
-
CNS
25h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 1:51 pm
CNS
-
SFO
25h 51m
2 stops
$1,334Air Canada
Tue, Oct 13 - Sun, Nov 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 am - 4:30 am
SFO
-
CNS
34h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:25 pm
CNS
-
SFO
24h 25m
2 stops
$1,367Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Nov 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 4:30 am
SFO
-
CNS
23h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 12:25 pm
CNS
-
SFO
37h 05m
2 stops
$1,370Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Nov 5
Air Canada Logo
7:35 pm - 11:10 am
SFO
-
CNS
22h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 1:51 pm
CNS
-
SFO
25h 51m
2 stops
$1,372Air Canada
Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Nov 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 4:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
28h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:51 pm
CNS
-
SFO
25h 51m
2 stops
$1,376Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Nov 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 4:30 am
SFO
-
CNS
42h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
22h 55m
2 stops
$1,457Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13
Air Canada Logo
6:33 pm - 11:10 am
SFO
-
CNS
23h 37m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 9:42 pm
CNS
-
SFO
33h 42m
2 stops
$1,484Air Canada
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Nov 9
Air Canada Logo
7:35 pm - 11:10 am
SFO
-
CNS
22h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 10:32 am
CNS
-
SFO
22h 32m
2 stops
$1,517Air Canada
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Nov 8
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 pm
SFO
-
CNS
31h 40m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
6:55 pm - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
35h 00m
2 stops
$1,522Air New Zealand
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13
Air Canada Logo
6:33 pm - 11:10 am
SFO
-
CNS
23h 37m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 1:51 pm
CNS
-
SFO
25h 51m
2 stops
$1,534Air Canada
Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Nov 5

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American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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American Airlines
Sep 4
SFO10:30 pmSan Francisco
21h 25m
1 stop
CNS12:55 pmCairns
Sep 11
CNS3:45 pmCairns
22h 31m
2 stops
SFO9:16 pmSan Francisco
$1,459
American Airlines
Sep 4
SFO4:31 pmSan Francisco
27h 24m
2 stops
CNS12:55 pmCairns
Sep 11
CNS3:45 pmCairns
24h 10m
2 stops
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,463

Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Sep 6
SFO10:30 pmSan Francisco
21h 25m
1 stop
CNS12:55 pmCairns
Sep 13
CNS6:50 amCairns
27h 55m
1 stop
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,585
Qantas Airways
Sep 4
SFO10:30 pmSan Francisco
21h 25m
1 stop
CNS12:55 pmCairns
Sep 11
CNS1:40 pmCairns
21h 05m
1 stop
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,602
Qantas Airways
Oct 14
SFO4:04 pmSan Francisco
25h 31m
2 stops
CNS10:35 amCairns
Nov 5
CNS6:00 amCairns
25h 19m
2 stops
SFO1:19 pmSan Francisco
$1,615

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 10/13

4:35 pm-11:10 am

2 stops25h 35m

Cairns

Sun 11/8

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,334

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

1:10 am-4:30 am

1 stop34h 20m

Cairns

Fri 11/6

6:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$1,367

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 10/12

12:15 pm-4:30 am

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Thu 11/5

5:20 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops37h 05m

$1,370

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 10/13

7:35 pm-11:10 am

2 stops22h 35m

Cairns

Sat 11/7

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,372

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

7:35 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Cairns

Sat 11/7

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,376

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

5:15 pm-4:30 am

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Sun 9/13

7:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,457

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 10/12

6:33 pm-11:10 am

2 stops23h 37m

Cairns

Mon 11/9

6:00 am-9:42 pm

2 stops33h 42m

$1,484
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

7:35 pm-11:10 am

2 stops22h 35m

Cairns

Sun 11/8

6:00 am-10:32 am

2 stops22h 32m

$1,517

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

10:05 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Sun 9/13

6:55 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,522

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 10/12

6:33 pm-11:10 am

2 stops23h 37m

Cairns

Thu 11/5

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,534

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Fastest flight time

22h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 22h 35m
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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 22h 35m 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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