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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $726

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2:00 pm - 11:35 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
27h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi
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12:35 pm - 4:58 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 23m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
$1,261Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 27
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5:15 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
42h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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7:00 pm - 7:55 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 55m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$1,441Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 20
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7:20 am - 8:20 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
31h 00m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:05 pm - 7:20 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
43h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu
$1,445Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2
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1:10 am - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
34h 20m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
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7:00 pm - 7:55 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 55m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$1,458Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 20
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5:15 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
42h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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7:00 pm - 7:55 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 55m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$1,462Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 20
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9:33 am - 5:10 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
38h 37m2 stops Ontario Brisbane
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10:15 am - 10:22 amCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 07m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
$1,464Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21
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12:15 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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7:00 pm - 7:55 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 55m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$1,481Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
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1:10 am - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
34h 20m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
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7:00 pm - 7:55 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 55m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$1,506Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
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9:33 am - 5:10 pmSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
38h 37m2 stops Ontario Brisbane
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10:15 am - 2:29 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
45h 14m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$1,515Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21
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5:15 pm - 4:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
42h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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12:40 pm - 9:27 pmCNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
25h 47m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
$1,531Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 24

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Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Air New Zealand
Sep 8
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
Sep 21
CNS11:55 amCairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,571
Air New Zealand
Sep 7
SFO9:25 pmSan Francisco
44h 20m
2 stops
CNS10:45 amCairns
Sep 21
CNS11:55 amCairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,636
Air New Zealand
Sep 8
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
22h 40m
2 stops
CNS1:45 pmCairns
Sep 21
CNS11:55 amCairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,639

Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
Oct 29
SFO1:53 pmSan Francisco
31h 07m
2 stops
CNS2:00 pmCairns
Nov 2
CNS6:00 amCairns
28h 06m
2 stops
SFO4:06 pmSan Francisco
$1,837
Air Canada
Sep 6
SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco
22h 40m
2 stops
CNS11:10 amCairns
Sep 22
CNS6:00 amCairns
21h 20m
2 stops
SFO10:20 amSan Francisco
$1,861
Air Canada
Sep 6
SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco
22h 40m
2 stops
CNS11:10 amCairns
Sep 21
CNS6:00 amCairns
26h 21m
2 stops
SFO3:21 pmSan Francisco
$1,899

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SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 2/11

2:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Sat 2/27

12:35 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops22h 23m

$1,261

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

5:15 pm-4:30 am

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Sun 9/20

7:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,441

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 11/18

7:20 am-8:20 am

2 stops31h 00m

Cairns

Wed 12/2

6:05 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops43h 15m

$1,445

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

1:10 am-4:30 am

1 stop34h 20m

Cairns

Sun 9/20

7:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,458

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

5:15 pm-4:30 am

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Sun 9/20

7:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,462

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

9:33 am-5:10 pm

2 stops38h 37m

Cairns

Mon 9/21

10:15 am-10:22 am

2 stops41h 07m

$1,464

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

12:15 pm-4:30 am

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Sun 9/20

7:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,481

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

1:10 am-4:30 am

1 stop34h 20m

Cairns

Sun 9/20

7:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,506

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

9:33 am-5:10 pm

2 stops38h 37m

Cairns

Mon 9/21

10:15 am-2:29 pm

3 stops45h 14m

$1,515

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

5:15 pm-4:30 am

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Thu 9/24

12:40 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops25h 47m

$1,531

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$726

Fastest flight time

27h 35m

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $726. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,261.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 27h 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 27h 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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