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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $497

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Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 7:30 pm
SFO
-
CNS
28h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
18h 00m
1 stop
$1,190Air New Zealand
mar, apr 14 - mar, apr 21
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 4:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
25h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
5:40 pm - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
36h 15m
2 stops
$1,208Air New Zealand
lun, apr 13 - lun, apr 20
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 4:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
25h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
1:55 pm - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
40h 00m
2 stops
$1,209Air New Zealand
lun, mag 11 - lun, mag 18
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 4:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
25h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
1:55 pm - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
40h 00m
2 stops
$1,210Air New Zealand
lun, mag 11 - lun, mag 18
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 7:30 pm
SFO
-
CNS
28h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
6:00 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
23h 55m
2 stops
$1,251Air New Zealand
mar, apr 14 - mar, apr 21
Air New Zealand Logo
10:40 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
-
CNS
43h 05m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
1:55 pm - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
40h 00m
2 stops
$1,269Air New Zealand
sab, mag 2 - sab, mag 9
Air New Zealand Logo
10:40 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
-
CNS
43h 05m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
1:55 pm - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
40h 00m
2 stops
$1,270Air New Zealand
sab, mag 2 - sab, mag 9
Air New Zealand Logo
10:40 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
-
CNS
43h 05m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
1:55 pm - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
40h 00m
2 stops
$1,271Air New Zealand
sab, mag 2 - sab, mag 9
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 pm
SFO
-
CNS
31h 40m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
5:00 pm - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
60h 55m
2 stops
$1,324Air New Zealand
lun, giu 29 - ven, lug 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:43 pm - 6:25 pm
SFO
-
CNS
31h 42m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 2:45 pm
CNS
-
SFO
20h 05m
1 stop
$1,379Multiple Airlines
lun, apr 13 - lun, apr 20

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Cathay Pacific
Mar 7
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
34h 50m
2 stops
CNS4:15 pmCairns
Mar 11
CNS11:35 amCairns
46h 45m
2 stops
SFO5:20 pmSan Francisco
$1,863
Cathay Pacific
Mar 7
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
34h 50m
2 stops
CNS4:15 pmCairns
Mar 11
CNS12:35 pmCairns
45h 45m
2 stops
SFO5:20 pmSan Francisco
$1,865
Cathay Pacific
Mar 13
SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco
47h 20m
2 stops
CNS4:15 pmCairns
Mar 24
CNS2:50 pmCairns
48h 25m
2 stops
SFO10:15 pmSan Francisco
$1,990

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 14
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
28h 00m
1 stop
CNS8:20 pmCairns
Apr 21
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO6:35 amSan Francisco
$1,619
United Airlines
Apr 14
SFO10:10 amSan Francisco
36h 45m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Apr 21
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO6:35 amSan Francisco
$1,630
United Airlines
Apr 14
SFO6:25 pmSan Francisco
28h 30m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Apr 21
CNS6:00 amCairns
43h 10m
2 stops
SFO8:10 amSan Francisco
$1,653

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated marzo 4, 2026.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mar 4/14

10:05 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

mar 4/21

11:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,190

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

lun 4/13

10:05 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

lun 4/20

5:40 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,208

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

lun 5/11

10:05 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

lun 5/18

1:55 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,209

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

lun 5/11

10:05 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

lun 5/18

1:55 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,210

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mar 4/14

10:05 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

mar 4/21

6:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,251

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

sab 5/2

10:40 pm-10:45 am

2 stops43h 05m

Cairns

sab 5/9

1:55 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,269

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

sab 5/2

10:40 pm-10:45 am

2 stops43h 05m

Cairns

sab 5/9

1:55 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,270

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

sab 5/2

10:40 pm-10:45 am

2 stops43h 05m

Cairns

sab 5/9

1:55 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,271

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

lun 6/29

10:05 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Cairns

ven 7/31

5:00 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops60h 55m

$1,324

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

lun 4/13

5:43 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops31h 42m

Cairns

lun 4/20

11:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$1,379

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Fastest flight time

25h 01m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 25h 01m
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    There are 7020.0 mi between San Francisco and Cairns. Typically, this will take 25h 01m by plane in normal conditions.

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    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.

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    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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