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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $1,193

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6:30 am - 2:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 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
$1,193Air Canada
Sun, Mar 28 - Thu, Apr 1
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6:30 am - 2:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 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
$1,271Air Canada
Sun, Mar 28 - Thu, Apr 1
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6:30 am - 2:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 1:47 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
24h 47m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,272Air Canada
Sun, Mar 28 - Thu, Apr 1
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9:40 am - 8:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
52h 50m3 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne
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11:45 am - 1:45 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,314Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 17
Air Canada Logo
6:50 pm - 2:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
26h 05m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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3:45 pm - 10:32 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
36h 47m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
$1,316Air Canada
Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 20
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9:40 am - 8:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
52h 50m3 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 1:45 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,347Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 17
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9:40 am - 8:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
52h 50m3 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 1:45 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,349Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 5:45 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
50h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 1:45 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,355Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 17
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9:40 am - 5:45 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
50h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 1:45 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,363Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 22
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9:40 am - 5:45 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
50h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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11:45 am - 1:45 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,363Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22

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Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Air New Zealand
Feb 8
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
29h 25m
2 stops
CNS7:15 pmCairns
Feb 22
CNS3:40 pmCairns
37h 25m
2 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,383
Air New Zealand
Feb 7
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
44h 40m
2 stops
CNS10:30 amCairns
Feb 22
CNS3:40 pmCairns
37h 25m
2 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,416
Air New Zealand
Feb 8
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
27h 00m
2 stops
CNS4:50 pmCairns
Feb 17
CNS6:00 amCairns
47h 05m
2 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,433

Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
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
$1,193
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
$1,271
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
$1,272

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SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

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San Francisco

Sun 3/28

6:30 am-2:55 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Thu 4/1

6:00 am-1:47 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,193

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 3/28

6:30 am-2:55 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Thu 4/1

6:00 am-1:47 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,271

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 3/28

6:30 am-2:55 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Thu 4/1

6:00 am-1:47 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,272

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 2/7

9:40 am-8:30 am

3 stops52h 50m

Cairns

Wed 2/17

11:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,314
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 2/7

6:50 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Cairns

Sat 2/20

3:45 pm-10:32 am

2 stops36h 47m

$1,316

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 2/5

9:40 am-8:30 am

3 stops52h 50m

Cairns

Wed 2/17

11:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,347

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 2/4

9:40 am-8:30 am

3 stops52h 50m

Cairns

Wed 2/17

11:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,349

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/6

9:40 am-5:45 am

2 stops50h 05m

Cairns

Wed 2/17

11:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,355

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 2/10

9:40 am-5:45 am

2 stops50h 05m

Cairns

Mon 2/22

11:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,363

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 2/8

9:40 am-5:45 am

2 stops50h 05m

Cairns

Mon 2/22

11:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,363

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$1,193

Fastest flight time

22h 05m

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The best flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,193
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 22h 05m
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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 22h 05m 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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