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2:45 pm - 2:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 1:51 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
25h 51m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,277Air Canada
Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22
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2:40 pm - 2:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
29h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 10:32 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,311Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 23
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6:53 pm - 4:50 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
27h 57m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:51 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
25h 51m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,315Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
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4:55 pm - 2:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
28h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 10:32 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,319Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22
Air New Zealand Logo
7:50 pm - 7:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
29h 25m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 4:35 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
28h 35m3 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl Los Angeles
$1,498Air New Zealand
Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22
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9:40 am - 5:45 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
50h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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11:45 am - 1:45 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,518Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 23
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9:14 am - 5:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
38h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 1:35 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
19h 50m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,561Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 5:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
37h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
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6:20 pm - 7:50 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
31h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,590Singapore Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 23
Air Canada Logo
9:00 am - 2:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
36h 55m2 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
$1,592Air Canada
Sun, Mar 28 - Thu, Apr 1
Air Canada Logo
9:00 am - 2:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
36h 55m2 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
$1,593Air Canada
Sun, Mar 28 - Thu, Apr 1

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Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Air Canada
Nov 15
SFO2:45 pmSan Francisco
29h 15m
2 stops
CNS2:00 pmCairns
Nov 22
CNS6:00 amCairns
25h 51m
2 stops
SFO1:51 pmSan Francisco
$1,277
Air Canada
Mar 28
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
36h 55m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Apr 1
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 47m
2 stops
SFO1:47 pmSan Francisco
$1,592
Air Canada
Mar 28
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
36h 55m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Apr 1
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 47m
2 stops
SFO1:47 pmSan Francisco
$1,593

Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Mar 28
SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco
23h 20m
1 stop
CNS1:50 pmCairns
Apr 1
CNS11:35 amCairns
28h 13m
2 stops
SFO10:48 pmSan Francisco
$1,659
Qantas Airways
Mar 28
SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco
23h 20m
1 stop
CNS1:50 pmCairns
Apr 1
CNS11:35 amCairns
28h 13m
2 stops
SFO10:48 pmSan Francisco
$1,660
Qantas Airways
Mar 28
SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco
23h 20m
1 stop
CNS1:50 pmCairns
Apr 1
CNS11:35 amCairns
28h 13m
2 stops
SFO10:48 pmSan Francisco
$1,661

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SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

2:45 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Cairns

Sun 11/22

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,277

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/6

2:40 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Cairns

Tue 2/23

6:00 am-10:32 am

2 stops22h 32m

$1,311

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 11/17

6:53 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops27h 57m

Cairns

Tue 11/24

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,315
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

4:55 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Cairns

Sun 11/22

6:00 am-10:32 am

2 stops22h 32m

$1,319

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

7:50 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Sun 11/22

6:00 am-4:35 pm

3 stops28h 35m

$1,498

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/6

9:40 am-5:45 am

2 stops50h 05m

Cairns

Tue 2/23

11:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,518

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

9:14 am-5:30 pm

2 stops38h 16m

Cairns

Sun 11/22

11:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,561

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/6

9:40 am-5:15 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Cairns

Tue 2/23

6:20 pm-7:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

$1,590

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 3/28

9:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Thu 4/1

6:00 am-1:47 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,592

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 3/28

9:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Thu 4/1

6:00 am-1:47 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,593

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Best Price Found

$620

Fastest flight time

23h 20m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $620. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,277.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 23h 20m
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 23h 20m 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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