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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $1,051

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Best Price Found

$1,051

Fastest flight time

19h 45m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,051
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 19h 45m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Cairns. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Cairns Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Cairns

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What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cairns?

February. The cheapest time of year to fly to Cairns from San Francisco is February. Most expensive is November

What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for Cairns?

Saturday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Saturday. The most expensive is typically Monday

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cairns?

San Francisco to Cairns flights are currently only available in the evening

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Cairns from San Francisco?

Qantas Airways. Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Cairns

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Cairns flight route?

San Francisco - Cairns. Fly from San Francisco to Cairns for the best San Francisco - Cairns flight prices

When traveling from San Francisco to Cairns, the most popular airport to fly into is Cairns Airport. The majority of travelers flying into Cairns Airport from San Francisco are departing from San Francisco Airport. When booking your trip to Cairns, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. Good options for departure airports when traveling to Cairns, you can try San Jose Airport (in San Jose), Oakland Airport (in Oakland), or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (in Santa Rosa). In March, $1,110 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from San Francisco to Cairns which you can find when you fly SFO — CNS.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Cairns Airport (CNS)$1,110
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Cairns Airport (CNS)$1,845
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Cairns Airport (CNS)$7,471
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Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Cairns Airport (CNS)$2,316
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Easily compare round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cairns by changing tabs
Air Canada
Apr 16
SFO6:25 pmSan Francisco
28h 30m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Apr 23
CNS6:00 amCairns
23h 22m
2 stops
SFO12:22 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Sep 12
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
25h 40m
2 stops
CNS6:15 pmCairns
Sep 21
CNS6:35 amCairns
23h 50m
2 stops
SFO1:25 pmSan Francisco
Qantas Airways
Apr 16
SFO10:15 pmSan Francisco
27h 15m
1 stop
CNS6:30 pmCairns
Apr 23
CNS1:30 pmCairns
21h 20m
1 stop
SFO5:50 pmSan Francisco
Air New Zealand
Sep 12
SFO10:00 pmSan Francisco
19h 45m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
Sep 21
CNS6:40 pmCairns
35h 10m
2 stops
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Aug 12
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
23h 55m
1 stop
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Aug 21
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO6:25 amSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Apr 16
SFO4:55 pmSan Francisco
42h 30m
1 stop
CNS4:25 amCairns
Apr 23
CNS7:05 pmCairns
42h 50m
2 stops
SFO8:55 pmSan Francisco

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Qantas Airways
Mar 27
SFO10:33 amSan Francisco
38h 07m
2 stops
CNS5:40 pmCairns
Apr 5
CNS8:30 pmCairns
37h 20m
2 stops
SFO4:50 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Mar 27
SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco
66h 20m
2 stops
CNS11:10 amCairns
Apr 5
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 30m
1 stop
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
Singapore Airlines
Mar 27
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
26h 55m
1 stop
CNS5:10 pmCairns
Apr 5
CNS6:15 pmCairns
32h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:15 amSan Francisco
Qantas Airways
Mar 27
SFO6:59 pmSan Francisco
34h 31m
3 stops
CNS10:30 pmCairns
Apr 5
CNS4:10 pmCairns
34h 45m
2 stops
SFO9:55 amSan Francisco
Qantas Airways
Mar 27
SFO6:59 pmSan Francisco
34h 31m
3 stops
CNS10:30 pmCairns
Apr 5
CNS12:45 pmCairns
38h 10m
3 stops
SFO9:55 amSan Francisco

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns

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Airline
Rating
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Price
Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,238Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,071 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,462Free CancellationRating
8.1
695 reviews
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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
Apr 16
SFO6:25 pmSan Francisco
28h 30m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Apr 23
CNS6:00 amCairns
23h 22m
2 stops
SFO12:22 pmSan Francisco
Air Canada
Apr 21
SFO6:20 amSan Francisco
40h 35m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Apr 25
CNS6:00 amCairns
25h 49m
2 stops
SFO2:49 pmSan Francisco

Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Apr 16
SFO10:15 pmSan Francisco
27h 15m
1 stop
CNS6:30 pmCairns
Apr 23
CNS1:30 pmCairns
21h 20m
1 stop
SFO5:50 pmSan Francisco
Qantas Airways
Aug 12
SFO8:25 pmSan Francisco
23h 25m
2 stops
CNS12:50 pmCairns
Aug 21
CNS12:45 pmCairns
37h 14m
2 stops
SFO8:59 amSan Francisco
Qantas Airways
Sep 12
SFO10:15 pmSan Francisco
21h 35m
1 stop
CNS12:50 pmCairns
Sep 21
CNS7:20 pmCairns
39h 30m
1 stop
SFO5:50 pmSan Francisco

  • How far is San Francisco to Cairns by plane?

    There are 7020.0 mi between San Francisco and Cairns. Typically, this will take 19h 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cairns Airport?

  • 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.


Alternative routes for San Francisco to Cairns

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