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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $745

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Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 5:15 pm
SFO
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CNS
25h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 12:35 pm
CNS
-
SFO
23h 55m
2 stops
$1,290Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2
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7:30 pm - 11:10 am
SFO
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CNS
22h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:09 pm
CNS
-
SFO
23h 09m
2 stops
$1,371Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 11:10 am
SFO
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CNS
22h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:20 am
CNS
-
SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
$1,378Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 7:15 pm
SFO
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CNS
26h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 8:10 am
CNS
-
SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
$1,506Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
United Airlines Logo
11:05 pm - 11:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
30h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:50 am
CNS
-
SFO
18h 50m
1 stop
$1,535United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 1:40 pm
SFO
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CNS
21h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 6:50 am
CNS
-
SFO
28h 40m
1 stop
$1,538Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 24
United Airlines Logo
4:21 pm - 11:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
37h 34m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:50 am
CNS
-
SFO
18h 50m
1 stop
$1,540United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:40 am
SFO
-
CNS
46h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 6:23 pm
CNS
-
SFO
22h 43m
2 stops
$1,579Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 24
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5:15 pm - 4:30 am
SFO
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CNS
42h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 9:50 am
CNS
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SFO
53h 50m
2 stops
$1,596Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 24
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10:30 pm - 1:40 pm
SFO
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CNS
22h 10m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:40 pm - 12:36 pm
CNS
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SFO
31h 56m
2 stops
$1,599Qantas Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Oct 9
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
36h 15m
1 stop
CNS5:00 pmCairns
Oct 12
CNS6:15 pmCairns
32h 35m
1 stop
SFO9:50 amSan Francisco
$1,827
Singapore Airlines
Sep 7
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
36h 15m
1 stop
CNS5:00 pmCairns
Sep 24
CNS11:50 amCairns
39h 00m
2 stops
SFO9:50 amSan Francisco
$1,834
Singapore Airlines
Nov 4
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
37h 40m
1 stop
CNS5:20 pmCairns
Nov 8
CNS6:20 pmCairns
31h 30m
1 stop
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
$1,907

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 18
SFO11:05 pmSan Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
CNS11:55 pmCairns
Dec 2
CNS6:00 amCairns
18h 50m
1 stop
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
$1,535
United Airlines
Nov 18
SFO4:21 pmSan Francisco
37h 34m
2 stops
CNS11:55 pmCairns
Dec 2
CNS6:00 amCairns
18h 50m
1 stop
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
$1,540

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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 June 1, 2026.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 11/18

9:50 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Cairns

Wed 12/2

6:40 am-12:35 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,290
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

7:30 pm-11:10 am

2 stops22h 40m

Cairns

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-12:09 pm

2 stops23h 09m

$1,371

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

7:35 pm-11:10 am

2 stops22h 35m

Cairns

Sat 9/19

7:10 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 10m

$1,378

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

11:20 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Cairns

Sat 9/19

9:40 pm-8:10 am

1 stop27h 30m

$1,506

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 11/18

11:05 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Cairns

Wed 12/2

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

$1,535

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

11:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Cairns

Thu 9/24

7:10 pm-6:50 am

1 stop28h 40m

$1,538

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 11/18

4:21 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops37h 34m

Cairns

Wed 12/2

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

$1,540

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

7:50 pm-11:40 am

3 stops46h 50m

Cairns

Thu 9/24

12:40 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops22h 43m

$1,579

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

5:15 pm-4:30 am

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Thu 9/24

9:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops53h 50m

$1,596

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

10:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Cairns

Sat 9/19

9:40 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops31h 56m

$1,599

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Fastest flight time

25h 25m

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 25h 25m
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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 25h 25m 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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