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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $440

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Cairns departing on 8/22. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
1:51 pm - 11:40 am
SFO
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CNS
28h 49m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 5:45 pm
CNS
-
SFO
28h 00m
1 stop
$1,325Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 3:00 pm
SFO
-
CNS
26h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:20 am
CNS
-
SFO
21h 20m
2 stops
$1,337Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 3:00 pm
SFO
-
CNS
27h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:11 pm
CNS
-
SFO
23h 11m
2 stops
$1,341Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 3:00 pm
SFO
-
CNS
26h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:20 am
CNS
-
SFO
21h 20m
2 stops
$1,342Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
-
CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
5:40 pm - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
36h 15m
2 stops
$1,394Air New Zealand
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:42 pm - 9:20 am
SFO
-
CNS
44h 38m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 7:31 am
CNS
-
SFO
53h 21m
2 stops
$1,490Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 5:25 pm
SFO
-
CNS
29h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:51 pm
CNS
-
SFO
25h 51m
2 stops
$1,505Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 11:05 am
SFO
-
CNS
20h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:24 pm
CNS
-
SFO
30h 24m
2 stops
$1,551American Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Dec 1
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 4:55 pm
SFO
-
CNS
25h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
6:50 am - 8:17 pm
CNS
-
SFO
30h 27m
3 stops
$1,574Air New Zealand
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
Air New Zealand Logo
11:00 pm - 1:40 pm
SFO
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CNS
21h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
6:00 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
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SFO
23h 55m
2 stops
$1,575Air New Zealand
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5

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Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Air New Zealand
Aug 4
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
Aug 11
CNS5:40 pmCairns
36h 15m
2 stops
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,394
Air New Zealand
Aug 4
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
25h 50m
2 stops
CNS4:55 pmCairns
Aug 11
CNS6:50 amCairns
30h 27m
3 stops
SFO8:17 pmSan Francisco
$1,574
Air New Zealand
Jul 29
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
21h 40m
1 stop
CNS1:40 pmCairns
Aug 5
CNS6:00 amCairns
23h 55m
2 stops
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,575

Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Aug 4
SFO10:30 pmSan Francisco
22h 15m
1 stop
CNS1:45 pmCairns
Aug 11
CNS6:50 amCairns
27h 55m
1 stop
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,846
Qantas Airways
Jul 21
SFO10:30 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
CNS9:30 pmCairns
Jul 28
CNS1:40 pmCairns
21h 05m
1 stop
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
$2,217
Qantas Airways
Jul 4
SFO4:04 pmSan Francisco
26h 46m
2 stops
CNS11:50 amCairns
Jul 18
CNS5:00 pmCairns
34h 56m
2 stops
SFO10:56 amSan Francisco
$3,992

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

1:51 pm-11:40 am

2 stops28h 49m

Cairns

Tue 8/11

6:45 am-5:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,325

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

7:30 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Tue 8/11

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,337

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

6:30 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Cairns

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-12:11 pm

2 stops23h 11m

$1,341

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

7:30 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Tue 8/11

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,342

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Tue 8/11

5:40 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,394

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

7:42 pm-9:20 am

2 stops44h 38m

Cairns

Wed 8/5

7:10 pm-7:31 am

2 stops53h 21m

$1,490

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

5:35 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Cairns

Tue 12/1

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,505

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

8:45 pm-11:05 am

1 stop20h 20m

Cairns

Tue 12/1

6:00 am-6:24 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$1,551

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

10:05 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

Tue 8/11

6:50 am-8:17 pm

3 stops30h 27m

$1,574
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

11:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Cairns

Wed 8/5

6:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,575

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Fastest flight time

28h 49m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 28h 49m
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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 28h 49m 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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