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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $634

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 12/1. 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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9:50 pm - 9:05 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
41h 15m2 stops Nadi Coolangatta Gold Coast
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12:35 pm - 12:35 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,097Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 5
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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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8:42 pm - 5:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
50h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
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12:35 pm - 12:35 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,191Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Sat, Dec 5
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2:02 pm - 5:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
33h 23m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
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12:35 pm - 12:35 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,225Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Dec 5
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9:18 am - 8:20 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
53h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
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12:35 pm - 12:35 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,229Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Dec 5
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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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7:35 pm - 3:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
26h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 3:21 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
26h 21m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,268Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19
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9:18 am - 5:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
38h 07m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
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12:35 pm - 12:35 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,297Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sat, Dec 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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9:10 pm - 5:45 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
38h 35m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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12:35 pm - 12:35 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,327Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Dec 5

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Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Air Canada
Nov 17
SFO2:45 pmSan Francisco
29h 15m
2 stops
CNS2:00 pmCairns
Dec 2
CNS6:00 amCairns
22h 32m
2 stops
SFO10:32 amSan Francisco
$1,482
Air Canada
Nov 19
SFO5:35 pmSan Francisco
26h 25m
2 stops
CNS2:00 pmCairns
Dec 2
CNS6:00 amCairns
22h 32m
2 stops
SFO10:32 amSan Francisco
$1,519
Air Canada
Nov 19
SFO5:35 pmSan Francisco
26h 25m
2 stops
CNS2:00 pmCairns
Dec 3
CNS6:00 amCairns
28h 06m
2 stops
SFO4:06 pmSan Francisco
$1,561

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 15
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
29h 30m
2 stops
CNS7:20 pmCairns
Dec 3
CNS3:40 pmCairns
37h 25m
2 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,486
Air New Zealand
Nov 15
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
29h 30m
2 stops
CNS7:20 pmCairns
Dec 2
CNS5:40 pmCairns
59h 25m
2 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,506
Air New Zealand
Oct 12
SFO9:05 pmSan Francisco
32h 40m
2 stops
CNS10:45 pmCairns
Oct 19
CNS10:55 amCairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO11:55 amSan Francisco
$1,543

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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 August 17, 2026.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 11/21

9:50 pm-9:05 am

2 stops41h 15m

Cairns

Sat 12/5

12:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,097
Quickest round-trip

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 11/16

8:42 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops50h 43m

Cairns

Sat 12/5

12:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,191

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 11/17

2:02 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops33h 23m

Cairns

Sat 12/5

12:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,225

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

9:18 am-8:20 am

2 stops53h 02m

Cairns

Sat 12/5

12:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,229

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

Mon 10/12

7:35 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Cairns

Mon 10/19

6:00 am-3:21 pm

2 stops26h 21m

$1,268

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 11/19

9:18 am-5:25 pm

2 stops38h 07m

Cairns

Sat 12/5

12:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,297

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

Wed 11/18

9:10 pm-5:45 am

2 stops38h 35m

Cairns

Sat 12/5

12:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,327

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Best Price Found

$634

Fastest flight time

19h 30m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $634. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,097.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 19h 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 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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