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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $602

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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
-
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
Qantas Airways Logo
10:30 pm - 1:40 pm
SFO
-
CNS
22h 10m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:40 pm - 12:36 pm
CNS
-
SFO
31h 56m
2 stops
$1,599Qantas Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
Qantas Airways Logo
11:15 am - 11:05 am
SFO
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CNS
29h 50m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
1:55 pm - 6:24 pm
CNS
-
SFO
46h 29m
2 stops
$1,612Qantas Airways
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 6:10 pm
SFO
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CNS
27h 05m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
6:00 am - 9:45 pm
CNS
-
SFO
32h 45m
3 stops
$1,708Air New Zealand
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 pm
SFO
-
CNS
31h 40m
3 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
6:50 am - 9:45 pm
CNS
-
SFO
31h 55m
3 stops
$1,756Air New Zealand
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 5:20 pm
SFO
-
CNS
37h 40m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 7:50 am
CNS
-
SFO
31h 30m
1 stop
$1,907Singapore Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 9:20 am
SFO
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CNS
31h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 7:31 am
CNS
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SFO
34h 51m
2 stops
$1,917Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 4:30 am
SFO
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CNS
42h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 8:45 pm
CNS
-
SFO
27h 30m
2 stops
$2,291Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 23
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7:00 am - 12:55 pm
SFO
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CNS
36h 55m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 7:31 am
CNS
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SFO
34h 51m
2 stops
$2,300Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 23

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
Sep 11
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
27h 05m
2 stops
CNS6:10 pmCairns
Sep 19
CNS6:00 amCairns
32h 45m
3 stops
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,708
Air New Zealand
Aug 21
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
31h 40m
2 stops
CNS10:45 pmCairns
Sep 19
CNS6:00 amCairns
32h 45m
3 stops
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,709
Air New Zealand
Aug 21
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
31h 40m
3 stops
CNS10:45 pmCairns
Sep 19
CNS6:00 amCairns
32h 45m
3 stops
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,730

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
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
Singapore Airlines
Jul 1
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
36h 15m
1 stop
CNS5:00 pmCairns
Aug 4
CNS6:15 pmCairns
43h 20m
1 stop
SFO8:35 pmSan Francisco
$9,240

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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
Quickest round-trip

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

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

11:15 am-11:05 am

2 stops29h 50m

Cairns

Sun 11/8

1:55 pm-6:24 pm

2 stops46h 29m

$1,612

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

10:05 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Cairns

Sat 9/19

6:00 am-9:45 pm

3 stops32h 45m

$1,708

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

10:05 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Sat 9/19

6:50 am-9:45 pm

3 stops31h 55m

$1,756

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

9:40 am-5:20 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Cairns

Sun 11/8

6:20 pm-7:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

$1,907

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

8:30 am-9:20 am

2 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Thu 7/23

1:40 pm-7:31 am

2 stops34h 51m

$1,917

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

5:15 pm-4:30 am

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Thu 7/23

10:15 am-8:45 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$2,291

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

7:00 am-12:55 pm

3 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Thu 7/23

1:40 pm-7:31 am

2 stops34h 51m

$2,300

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Fastest flight time

22h 35m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 22h 35m
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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 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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