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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $678

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1:53 pm - 2:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
31h 02m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:00 am - 1:51 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
25h 51m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,206Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22
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8:58 am - 8:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
30h 32m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Brisbane
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11:45 am - 1:35 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
19h 50m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,310Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Nov 5
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7:30 pm - 4:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
28h 25m2 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
$1,328Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Nov 5
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9:14 am - 10:15 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
31h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
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11:45 am - 1:35 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
19h 50m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,405Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13
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7:50 pm - 10:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
44h 40m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 11:05 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
23h 05m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl
$1,424Air New Zealand
Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 8
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7:50 pm - 10:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
44h 40m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane
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5:40 pm - 11:05 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
35h 25m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl
$1,425Air New Zealand
Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 7
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7:50 pm - 1:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:00 am - 11:05 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
23h 05m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl
$1,434Air New Zealand
Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 10
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7:50 pm - 1:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:00 am - 11:05 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
23h 05m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl
$1,434Air New Zealand
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Feb 7
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7:50 pm - 1:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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1:50 pm - 11:05 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
39h 15m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl
$1,441Air New Zealand
Thu, Jan 21 - Sat, Feb 6
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7:50 pm - 1:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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5:40 pm - 11:05 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
35h 25m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl
$1,441Air New Zealand
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 8

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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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United Airlines
Jan 25
SFO11:05 pmSan Francisco
20h 55m
1 stop
CNS2:00 pmCairns
Feb 9
CNS6:00 amCairns
18h 30m
1 stop
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
$1,631
United Airlines
Jan 24
SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco
21h 45m
1 stop
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Feb 10
CNS6:00 amCairns
18h 30m
1 stop
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
$1,635
United Airlines
Jan 25
SFO10:44 pmSan Francisco
46h 11m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Feb 9
CNS6:00 amCairns
18h 30m
1 stop
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
$1,652

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
Mar 20
SFO8:50 pmSan Francisco
25h 05m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Apr 5
CNS3:45 pmCairns
38h 10m
2 stops
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,394
Air New Zealand
Jan 25
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
44h 40m
2 stops
CNS10:30 amCairns
Feb 8
CNS6:00 amCairns
23h 05m
2 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,424
Air New Zealand
Jan 25
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
44h 40m
2 stops
CNS10:30 amCairns
Feb 7
CNS5:40 pmCairns
35h 25m
2 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,425

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SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

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San Francisco

Mon 11/9

1:53 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops31h 02m

Cairns

Sun 11/22

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,206

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 10/19

8:58 am-8:30 am

2 stops30h 32m

Cairns

Thu 11/5

11:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,310

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 10/19

7:30 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Thu 11/5

6:05 pm-1:51 pm

2 stops37h 46m

$1,328

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 11/6

9:14 am-10:15 am

2 stops31h 01m

Cairns

Fri 11/13

11:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,405

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 1/25

7:50 pm-10:30 am

2 stops44h 40m

Cairns

Mon 2/8

6:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops23h 05m

$1,424

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 1/25

7:50 pm-10:30 am

2 stops44h 40m

Cairns

Sun 2/7

5:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops35h 25m

$1,425
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 1/21

7:50 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Wed 2/10

6:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops23h 05m

$1,434

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 1/21

7:50 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Sun 2/7

6:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops23h 05m

$1,434

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 1/21

7:50 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Sat 2/6

1:50 pm-11:05 am

2 stops39h 15m

$1,441

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 1/21

7:50 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Mon 2/8

5:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops35h 25m

$1,441

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$678

Fastest flight time

25h 40m

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $678. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,206.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 25h 40m
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 25h 40m 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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