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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $701

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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 6:25 pm
SFO
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CNS
26h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 9:26 pm
CNS
-
SFO
25h 46m
2 stops
$1,341Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Thu, Aug 20
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:20 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
42h 35m
2 stops
$1,478Air New Zealand
Sun, Aug 9 - Thu, Aug 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 4:10 pm
SFO
-
CNS
23h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 1:40 pm
CNS
-
SFO
42h 50m
3 stops
$1,659Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Thu, Aug 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 1:40 pm
SFO
-
CNS
21h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 6:50 am
CNS
-
SFO
32h 15m
1 stop
$1,683Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Thu, Aug 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
$1,691Air Canada
Wed, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 9:20 am
SFO
-
CNS
31h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 8:28 pm
CNS
-
SFO
21h 53m
2 stops
$1,697Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jul 4
American Airlines Logo
6:08 pm - 10:35 am
SFO
-
CNS
23h 27m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 11:59 pm
CNS
-
SFO
25h 14m
2 stops
$1,704American Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Mon, Jul 6
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
6:00 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
47h 55m
2 stops
$1,773Air New Zealand
Sun, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 27
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 pm
SFO
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CNS
31h 40m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
6:00 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
47h 55m
2 stops
$1,784Air New Zealand
Sun, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 27
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 3:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
33h 00m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:25 am
CNS
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SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,793United Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 30

Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Air New Zealand
Aug 9
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
Aug 20
CNS11:20 amCairns
42h 35m
2 stops
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,478
Air New Zealand
Jun 14
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
Jun 27
CNS6:00 amCairns
47h 55m
2 stops
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,773
Air New Zealand
Jun 14
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
31h 40m
2 stops
CNS10:45 pmCairns
Jun 27
CNS6:00 amCairns
47h 55m
2 stops
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,784

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
Jun 17
SFO1:55 pmSan Francisco
33h 00m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Jun 30
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO6:25 amSan Francisco
$1,793
United Airlines
Oct 18
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
18h 45m
1 stop
CNS11:10 amCairns
Oct 21
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO6:35 amSan Francisco
$2,283
United Airlines
Oct 18
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
18h 45m
1 stop
CNS11:10 amCairns
Oct 21
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO6:35 amSan Francisco
$2,285

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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 May 13, 2026.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 8/9

11:25 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Cairns

Thu 8/20

12:40 pm-9:26 pm

2 stops25h 46m

$1,341

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 8/9

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Thu 8/20

11:20 am-12:55 pm

2 stops42h 35m

$1,478

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 8/9

11:25 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Thu 8/20

11:50 am-1:40 pm

3 stops42h 50m

$1,659

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 8/9

11:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Cairns

Thu 8/20

3:35 pm-6:50 am

1 stop32h 15m

$1,683
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 6/17

7:30 pm-11:10 am

2 stops22h 40m

Cairns

Tue 6/30

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,691

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

8:30 am-9:20 am

2 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Sat 7/4

3:35 pm-8:28 pm

2 stops21h 53m

$1,697

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 6/18

6:08 pm-10:35 am

2 stops23h 27m

Cairns

Mon 7/6

3:45 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$1,704

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 6/14

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Sat 6/27

6:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops47h 55m

$1,773

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 6/14

10:05 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Sat 6/27

6:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops47h 55m

$1,784

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 6/17

1:55 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Cairns

Tue 6/30

6:00 am-6:25 am

1 stop17h 25m

$1,793

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Fastest flight time

18h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 18h 45m
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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 18h 45m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cairns Airport?

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    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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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,213Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,037 reviews
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