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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $586

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11:05 pm - 6:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
26h 20m2 stops Nadi Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:45 am - 1:40 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
23h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi
$1,266Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 9 - Tue, May 18
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10:05 pm - 10:45 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
19h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl
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11:55 am - 12:55 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl
$1,281Air New Zealand
Sun, May 9 - Tue, May 18
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6:50 pm - 11:40 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi
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12:40 pm - 6:54 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
23h 14m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
$1,298Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 8 - Mon, May 17
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12:20 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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7:05 pm - 1:40 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
35h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi
$1,316Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 9 - Sat, May 15
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12:20 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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6:45 am - 1:40 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
23h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi
$1,316Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 9 - Fri, May 21
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12:20 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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6:45 am - 1:40 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
23h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi
$1,316Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 9 - Thu, May 20
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12:20 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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4:35 pm - 1:40 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
38h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi
$1,319Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 9 - Mon, May 17
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12:20 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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6:45 am - 1:40 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
23h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi
$1,323Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 9 - Tue, May 18
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12:20 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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6:45 am - 1:40 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
23h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi
$1,331Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 9 - Sun, May 16
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12:20 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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6:45 am - 1:40 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
23h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi
$1,338Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 7 - Fri, May 21

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Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Air New Zealand
May 9
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
May 18
CNS11:55 amCairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,281
Air New Zealand
May 8
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
49h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:45 amCairns
May 18
CNS11:55 amCairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,389
Air New Zealand
May 8
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
49h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:45 amCairns
May 15
CNS11:55 amCairns
25h 15m
2 stops
SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco
$1,568

ANA flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best ANA deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
ANA
May 9
SFO12:20 pmSan Francisco
58h 35m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
May 16
CNS12:10 pmCairns
45h 25m
2 stops
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,654
ANA
May 9
SFO12:20 pmSan Francisco
58h 35m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
May 19
CNS12:10 pmCairns
45h 25m
2 stops
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,704
ANA
May 7
SFO12:20 pmSan Francisco
58h 35m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
May 16
CNS12:10 pmCairns
45h 25m
2 stops
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,819

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SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

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San Francisco

Sun 5/9

11:05 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Cairns

Tue 5/18

6:45 am-1:40 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,266
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 5/9

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Tue 5/18

11:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,281

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 5/8

6:50 pm-11:40 am

2 stops23h 50m

Cairns

Mon 5/17

12:40 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$1,298

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 5/9

12:20 pm-4:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Sat 5/15

7:05 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,316

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 5/9

12:20 pm-4:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Fri 5/21

6:45 am-1:40 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,316

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 5/9

12:20 pm-4:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Thu 5/20

6:45 am-1:40 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,316

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 5/9

12:20 pm-4:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Mon 5/17

4:35 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$1,319

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 5/9

12:20 pm-4:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Tue 5/18

6:45 am-1:40 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,323

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 5/9

12:20 pm-4:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Sun 5/16

6:45 am-1:40 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,331

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 5/7

12:20 pm-4:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Fri 5/21

6:45 am-1:40 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,338

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$586

Fastest flight time

31h 44m

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $586. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,266.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 31h 44m
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 31h 44m 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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