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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $661

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 11/23. 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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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 11:40 am
SFO
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CNS
19h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 1:40 pm
CNS
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SFO
37h 45m
2 stops
$1,278Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 1:40 pm
SFO
-
CNS
25h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:20 am
CNS
-
SFO
21h 20m
2 stops
$1,326Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
Air Canada Logo
7:30 pm - 11:10 am
SFO
-
CNS
22h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 10:20 am
CNS
-
SFO
21h 20m
2 stops
$1,333Air Canada
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 3:00 pm
SFO
-
CNS
26h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:20 am
CNS
-
SFO
21h 20m
2 stops
$1,355Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Air Canada Logo
4:35 pm - 11:10 am
SFO
-
CNS
25h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 10:20 am
CNS
-
SFO
21h 20m
2 stops
$1,407Air Canada
Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
-
CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
18h 00m
1 stop
$1,473Air New Zealand
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
-
CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:20 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
42h 35m
2 stops
$1,492Air New Zealand
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
18h 00m
1 stop
$1,500Air New Zealand
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 11:10 am
SFO
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CNS
22h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:20 am
CNS
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SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
$1,519Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 4:30 am
SFO
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CNS
22h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 8:40 pm
CNS
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SFO
30h 55m
2 stops
$1,527Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

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Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
Aug 18
SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco
22h 40m
2 stops
CNS11:10 amCairns
Aug 25
CNS6:00 amCairns
21h 20m
2 stops
SFO10:20 amSan Francisco
$1,333
Air Canada
Oct 9
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
25h 35m
2 stops
CNS11:10 amCairns
Oct 16
CNS6:00 amCairns
21h 20m
2 stops
SFO10:20 amSan Francisco
$1,407

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
Nov 30
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
29h 30m
2 stops
CNS7:20 pmCairns
Dec 7
CNS5:40 pmCairns
35h 25m
2 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,457
Air New Zealand
Aug 18
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
Aug 25
CNS11:55 amCairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,473
Air New Zealand
Aug 18
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
Aug 25
CNS11:20 amCairns
42h 35m
2 stops
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,492

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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 July 11, 2026.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

11:10 pm-11:40 am

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Sat 10/3

4:55 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$1,278

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

7:30 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Cairns

Sun 9/20

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,326

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

7:30 pm-11:10 am

2 stops22h 40m

Cairns

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,333

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

7:30 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,355

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 10/9

4:35 pm-11:10 am

2 stops25h 35m

Cairns

Fri 10/16

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,407
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Tue 8/25

11:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,473

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Tue 8/25

11:20 am-12:55 pm

2 stops42h 35m

$1,492

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Tue 8/25

11:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,500

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

7:30 pm-11:10 am

2 stops22h 40m

Cairns

Mon 9/7

7:10 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 10m

$1,519

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

12:40 pm-4:30 am

1 stop22h 50m

Cairns

Tue 8/25

6:45 am-8:40 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,527

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Fastest flight time

31h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 31h 50m
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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 31h 50m 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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