When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to San Francisco 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 stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco 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 licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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12:40 - 13:40CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

18h 00m1 stop Nadi

23:10 - 11:40SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

19h 30m1 stop Nadi

$1,329Fiji Airways

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

12:40 - 13:40CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

18h 00m1 stop Nadi

23:10 - 09:05SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

40h 55m2 stops Nadi Coolangatta Gold Coast

$1,533Multiple Airlines

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

12:40 - 13:40CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

18h 00m1 stop Nadi

22:50 - 09:05SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

41h 15m2 stops Nadi Coolangatta Gold Coast

$1,539Multiple Airlines

Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

06:00 - 15:27CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

27h 27m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

18:53 - 14:00SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

25h 07m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,731Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

06:00 - 13:51CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

25h 51m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

09:00 - 14:00SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

35h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,836Air Canada

Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 7 Feb

12:35 - 08:36CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

38h 01m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu Los Angeles Los Angeles

07:20 - 11:50SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

34h 30m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,035Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

18:20 - 07:50CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

31h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

09:40 - 17:20SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

37h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,124Singapore Airlines

Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 7 Feb

06:00 - 13:40CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

24h 40m2 stops Brisbane Nadi

22:50 - 19:15SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

27h 25m2 stops Nadi Brisbane

$2,134Multiple Airlines

Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

06:00 - 13:40CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

24h 40m2 stops Brisbane Nadi

23:10 - 20:10SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

28h 00m2 stops Nadi Brisbane

$2,151Multiple Airlines

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

19:10 - 23:15CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

45h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

00:20 - 09:20SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

40h 00m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,187Multiple Airlines

Sat, 12 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

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Fiji Airways flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Fiji Airways

12 Sept

CNS12:40Cairns

18h 00m

1 stop

SFO13:40San Francisco

19 Sept

SFO23:10San Francisco

19h 30m

1 stop

CNS11:40Cairns

$1,329

Fiji Airways

12 Sept

CNS12:40Cairns

18h 00m

1 stop

SFO13:40San Francisco

19 Sept

SFO23:10San Francisco

19h 30m

1 stop

CNS11:40Cairns

$2,250

Air Canada flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Air Canada

5 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

25h 51m

2 stops

SFO13:51San Francisco

7 Feb

SFO09:00San Francisco

35h 00m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

$1,836

Air Canada

21 Oct

CNS06:00Cairns

21h 20m

2 stops

SFO10:20San Francisco

25 Oct

SFO18:53San Francisco

26h 07m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

$2,221

Air Canada

21 Oct

CNS06:00Cairns

21h 20m

2 stops

SFO10:20San Francisco

25 Oct

SFO18:53San Francisco

26h 07m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

$2,223

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Sat 12/9

12:40-13:40

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

23:10-11:40

1 stop19h 30m

$1,329

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Sat 12/9

12:40-13:40

1 stop18h 00m

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23:10-09:05

2 stops40h 55m

$1,533

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CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

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Cairns

Sat 17/10

12:40-13:40

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 31/10

22:50-09:05

2 stops41h 15m

$1,539

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CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

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Cairns

Tue 17/11

06:00-15:27

2 stops27h 27m

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Sat 28/11

18:53-14:00

2 stops25h 07m

$1,731

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CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

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Cairns

Fri 5/2

06:00-13:51

2 stops25h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 7/2

09:00-14:00

2 stops35h 00m

$1,836

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CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

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Tue 17/11

12:35-08:36

3 stops38h 01m

San Francisco

Sat 28/11

07:20-11:50

2 stops34h 30m

$2,035

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

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Cairns

Fri 5/2

18:20-07:50

1 stop31h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 7/2

09:40-17:20

1 stop37h 40m

$2,124

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 17/10

06:00-13:40

2 stops24h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 31/10

22:50-19:15

2 stops27h 25m

$2,134

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 12/9

06:00-13:40

2 stops24h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

23:10-20:10

2 stops28h 00m

$2,151

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 12/9

19:10-23:15

2 stops45h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

00:20-09:20

2 stops40h 00m

$2,187

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Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cairns and San Francisco?

Singapore (SIN) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cairns to San Francisco?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the lowest average return price of $1,398.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cairns to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 21h 20m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cairns to San Francisco?

Sydney (SYD) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 4h 58m.

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Fastest flight time	18h 00m
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The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 18h 00m

There are no direct flights from Cairns to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to San Francisco.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to San Francisco

How far is Cairns to San Francisco by plane?
Cairns and San Francisco are 11298.2 km apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 18h 00m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to San Francisco 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 stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco 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 licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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