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2:40 pm - 2:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
29h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:05 pm - 1:51 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
37h 46m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
$1,320Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 23
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6:50 pm - 2:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
25h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:05 pm - 3:31 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
39h 26m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
$1,321Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 23
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11:05 am - 4:35 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 30m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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12:35 pm - 3:56 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
21h 21m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
$1,327Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 11
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12:20 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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12:40 pm - 4:58 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
21h 18m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
$1,339Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 19
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2:45 pm - 5:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
32h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:00 am - 10:39 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 39m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,343Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 11
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5:35 pm - 1:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
27h 05m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:00 am - 1:47 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
24h 47m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,347Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 28 - Thu, Apr 1
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5:15 pm - 1:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
27h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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5:35 pm - 10:39 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
34h 04m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
$1,351Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 17 - Thu, Mar 25
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11:05 am - 4:35 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 30m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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12:35 pm - 3:56 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
21h 21m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
$1,363Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 11
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6:53 pm - 2:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
25h 07m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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5:35 pm - 1:51 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
38h 16m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
$1,393Air Canada
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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9:30 pm - 1:50 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 20m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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11:35 am - 10:41 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
28h 06m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles
$1,710Qantas Airways
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 26
SFO6:53 pmSan Francisco
25h 07m
2 stops
CNS2:00 pmCairns
Dec 3
CNS5:35 pmCairns
38h 16m
2 stops
SFO1:51 pmSan Francisco
$1,393
Air Canada
Mar 28
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
39h 25m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Apr 1
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 47m
2 stops
SFO1:47 pmSan Francisco
$1,592
Air Canada
Mar 28
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
39h 25m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Apr 1
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 47m
2 stops
SFO1:47 pmSan Francisco
$1,593

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Feb 6
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
37h 35m
1 stop
CNS5:15 pmCairns
Feb 23
CNS6:20 pmCairns
31h 30m
1 stop
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
$1,590
Singapore Airlines
Feb 6
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
37h 35m
1 stop
CNS5:15 pmCairns
Feb 23
CNS6:20 pmCairns
31h 30m
1 stop
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
$1,591
Singapore Airlines
Apr 12
SFO10:25 pmSan Francisco
25h 40m
1 stop
CNS5:05 pmCairns
Apr 19
CNS6:00 pmCairns
43h 35m
1 stop
SFO8:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,639

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SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/6

2:40 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Cairns

Tue 2/23

6:05 pm-1:51 pm

2 stops37h 46m

$1,320

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/6

6:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Cairns

Tue 2/23

6:05 pm-3:31 pm

2 stops39h 26m

$1,321

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

11:05 am-4:35 am

1 stop23h 30m

Cairns

Thu 3/11

12:35 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops21h 21m

$1,327
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 4/12

12:20 pm-4:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Mon 4/19

12:40 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops21h 18m

$1,339

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

2:45 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Cairns

Thu 3/11

6:00 am-10:39 am

2 stops22h 39m

$1,343

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 3/28

5:35 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Cairns

Thu 4/1

6:00 am-1:47 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,347

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 3/17

5:15 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Cairns

Thu 3/25

5:35 pm-10:39 am

2 stops34h 04m

$1,351

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

11:05 am-4:35 am

1 stop23h 30m

Cairns

Thu 3/11

12:35 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops21h 21m

$1,363

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 11/26

6:53 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops25h 07m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

5:35 pm-1:51 pm

2 stops38h 16m

$1,393

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 3/28

9:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Cairns

Thu 4/1

11:35 am-10:41 pm

2 stops28h 06m

$1,710

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$799

Fastest flight time

23h 30m

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $799. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,320.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 23h 30m
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 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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