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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $521

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2:45 pm - 2:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 10:32 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,211Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 23
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2:45 pm - 2:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 1:51 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
25h 51m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,248Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 20
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5:35 pm - 2:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
26h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 10:57 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
34h 57m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,251Air Canada
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
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2:45 pm - 2:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
30h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:00 am - 10:32 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,300Air Canada
Sun, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 27
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7:50 pm - 10:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
32h 50m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane
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11:40 am - 11:05 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 25m2 stops Melbourne Auckland Intl
$1,435Air New Zealand
Sat, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 20
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9:14 pm - 11:00 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
43h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane
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11:45 am - 1:45 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,470Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 23
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5:35 pm - 2:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
27h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:00 am - 10:32 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,525Air Canada
Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28
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2:45 pm - 2:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 1:51 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
25h 51m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,526Air Canada
Mon, Nov 23 - Sat, Nov 28
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6:53 pm - 2:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
25h 07m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 1:51 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
25h 51m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,534Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29
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11:25 am - 2:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
32h 35m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 10:57 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
34h 57m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,538Air Canada
Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27

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Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Air New Zealand
Feb 6
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
32h 50m
2 stops
CNS10:40 pmCairns
Feb 20
CNS11:40 amCairns
41h 25m
2 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,435
Air New Zealand
Feb 6
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
32h 50m
2 stops
CNS10:40 pmCairns
Feb 20
CNS11:40 amCairns
41h 25m
3 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,609
Air New Zealand
Feb 6
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
32h 50m
2 stops
CNS10:40 pmCairns
Feb 20
CNS11:40 amCairns
41h 25m
3 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,611

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 22
SFO11:05 pmSan Francisco
21h 50m
1 stop
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Nov 29
CNS6:00 amCairns
18h 30m
1 stop
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
$1,637
United Airlines
Nov 22
SFO7:51 pmSan Francisco
25h 04m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Nov 29
CNS6:00 amCairns
18h 30m
1 stop
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
$1,641
United Airlines
Nov 21
SFO9:25 pmSan Francisco
47h 30m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Nov 29
CNS6:00 amCairns
18h 30m
1 stop
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
$1,653

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SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/6

2:45 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Cairns

Tue 2/23

6:00 am-10:32 am

2 stops22h 32m

$1,211

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/6

2:45 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Cairns

Sat 2/20

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,248

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/23

5:35 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Cairns

Fri 11/27

6:00 am-10:57 pm

2 stops34h 57m

$1,251

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/22

2:45 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Fri 11/27

6:00 am-10:32 am

2 stops22h 32m

$1,300

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/6

7:50 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Cairns

Sat 2/20

11:40 am-11:05 am

2 stops41h 25m

$1,435

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/6

9:14 pm-11:00 am

2 stops43h 46m

Cairns

Tue 2/23

11:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,470
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/22

5:35 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Cairns

Sat 11/28

6:00 am-10:32 am

2 stops22h 32m

$1,525

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/23

2:45 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Cairns

Sat 11/28

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,526

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 11/24

6:53 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops25h 07m

Cairns

Sun 11/29

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,534

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 11/21

11:25 am-2:00 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Cairns

Fri 11/27

6:00 am-10:57 pm

2 stops34h 57m

$1,538

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$521

Fastest flight time

25h 35m

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $521. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,211.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 25h 35m
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 35m 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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