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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $592

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 9/26. 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 - 11:40 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
19h 30m1 stop Nadi
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12:40 pm - 6:23 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 43m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
$1,154Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 28
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5:15 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
42h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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12:40 pm - 10:22 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
38h 42m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
$1,265Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
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6:59 pm - 11:40 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi
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12:40 pm - 6:23 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 43m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
$1,299Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 28
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7:30 pm - 3:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
26h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 3:21 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
26h 21m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,305Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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10:05 pm - 10:45 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
19h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl
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6:50 am - 12:55 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
47h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl
$1,378Air New Zealand
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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1:40 am - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
33h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
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7:10 pm - 12:55 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
34h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl
$1,530Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 10
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1:40 am - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
33h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
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11:40 am - 3:15 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 35m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,563Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 10
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1:40 am - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
33h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
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11:40 am - 3:15 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 35m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,564Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 10
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6:33 pm - 3:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
27h 27m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 10:20 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
21h 20m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,568Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
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5:15 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
42h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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11:40 am - 2:45 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 05m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,649Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

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Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Oct 29
SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco
50h 00m
2 stops
CNS11:00 amCairns
Nov 2
CNS5:25 pmCairns
37h 15m
2 stops
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,962
Qatar Airways
Aug 28
SFO1:41 pmSan Francisco
51h 09m
3 stops
CNS9:50 amCairns
Sep 10
CNS7:15 pmCairns
59h 20m
2 stops
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$2,345
Qatar Airways
Aug 28
SFO1:41 pmSan Francisco
51h 09m
3 stops
CNS9:50 amCairns
Sep 10
CNS12:10 pmCairns
46h 50m
3 stops
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
$2,977

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 29
SFO11:05 pmSan Francisco
18h 55m
1 stop
CNS11:00 amCairns
Nov 2
CNS6:00 amCairns
18h 50m
1 stop
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
$2,331
United Airlines
Oct 29
SFO4:25 pmSan Francisco
29h 30m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Nov 2
CNS6:00 amCairns
18h 50m
1 stop
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
$2,340

momondo Fare Finder

 
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 15, 2026.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

11:10 pm-11:40 am

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Mon 9/28

12:40 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops22h 43m

$1,154

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

5:15 pm-4:30 am

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Mon 10/5

12:40 pm-10:22 am

2 stops38h 42m

$1,265

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

6:59 pm-11:40 am

2 stops23h 41m

Cairns

Mon 9/28

12:40 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops22h 43m

$1,299

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

7:30 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-3:21 pm

2 stops26h 21m

$1,305

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Tue 9/15

6:50 am-12:55 pm

2 stops47h 05m

$1,378

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

1:40 am-4:30 am

1 stop33h 50m

Cairns

Thu 9/10

7:10 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,530

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

1:40 am-4:30 am

1 stop33h 50m

Cairns

Thu 9/10

11:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$1,563

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

1:40 am-4:30 am

1 stop33h 50m

Cairns

Thu 9/10

11:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$1,564

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

6:33 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops27h 27m

Cairns

Mon 10/5

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,568

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

5:15 pm-4:30 am

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Mon 10/5

11:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$1,649

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Fastest flight time

19h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 19h 30m
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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 19h 30m 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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