Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $997

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to San Francisco departing on 23/10. 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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21:40 - 20:45
CNS
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SFO
40h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 04:30
SFO
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CNS
22h 50m
1 stop
$2,167Multiple Airlines
Sun, 26 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
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06:45 - 20:45
CNS
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SFO
31h 00m
2 stops
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22:35 - 11:40
SFO
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CNS
20h 05m
1 stop
$2,406Multiple Airlines
Sat, 11 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 12:55
CNS
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SFO
35h 00m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 08:40
SFO
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CNS
41h 35m
2 stops
$2,433Air New Zealand
Sun, 26 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 12:55
CNS
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SFO
18h 00m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:45
SFO
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
$2,520Air New Zealand
Sun, 26 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 20:28
CNS
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SFO
30h 43m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 09:20
SFO
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CNS
31h 50m
2 stops
$2,616Multiple Airlines
Sat, 11 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
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12:40 - 13:55
CNS
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SFO
18h 15m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 11:40
SFO
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CNS
20h 05m
1 stop
$2,779Fiji Airways
Sat, 11 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
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11:20 - 19:21
CNS
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SFO
25h 01m
3 stops
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22:30 - 15:00
SFO
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CNS
23h 30m
2 stops
$2,817Multiple Airlines
Sun, 26 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
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13:55 - 22:14
CNS
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SFO
25h 19m
2 stops
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20:11 - 16:40
SFO
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CNS
27h 29m
3 stops
$3,174Multiple Airlines
Sat, 11 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
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09:25 - 19:21
CNS
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SFO
26h 56m
3 stops
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20:11 - 16:40
SFO
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CNS
27h 29m
3 stops
$3,207Multiple Airlines
Sat, 11 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
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11:20 - 19:21
CNS
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SFO
25h 01m
3 stops
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19:46 - 15:00
SFO
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CNS
26h 14m
3 stops
$6,236Multiple Airlines
Sun, 26 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug

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Air New Zealand flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
Air New Zealand
26 July
CNS18:55Cairns
35h 00m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
2 Aug
SFO22:05San Francisco
41h 35m
2 stops
CNS08:40Cairns
$2,433
Air New Zealand
26 July
CNS11:55Cairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
2 Aug
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45Cairns
$2,520

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 26/7

21:40-20:45

2 stops40h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

12:40-04:30

1 stop22h 50m

$2,167

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 11/7

06:45-20:45

2 stops31h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 25/7

22:35-11:40

1 stop20h 05m

$2,406

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 26/7

18:55-12:55

2 stops35h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

22:05-08:40

2 stops41h 35m

$2,433
Fastest return journey

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 26/7

11:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

22:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

$2,520

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 11/7

06:45-20:28

2 stops30h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 25/7

08:30-09:20

2 stops31h 50m

$2,616

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 11/7

12:40-13:55

1 stop18h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 25/7

22:35-11:40

1 stop20h 05m

$2,779

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 26/7

11:20-19:21

3 stops25h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

22:30-15:00

2 stops23h 30m

$2,817

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 11/7

13:55-22:14

2 stops25h 19m

San Francisco

Sat 25/7

20:11-16:40

3 stops27h 29m

$3,174

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 11/7

09:25-19:21

3 stops26h 56m

San Francisco

Sat 25/7

20:11-16:40

3 stops27h 29m

$3,207

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 26/7

11:20-19:21

3 stops25h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

19:46-15:00

3 stops26h 14m

$6,236

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When to book flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Cheap Cairns to San Francisco (CNS to SFO) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

40h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 40h 05m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to San Francisco.

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 40h 05m.

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to San Francisco

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    Price Alerts will notify you by email when the price for flights to San Francisco from Cairns decreases. To activate this, select your desired travel dates and search for offers. While browsing through offers you’ll see the Price Alert widget toggle. Click it to turn on notifications.

  • How can I save money on flights from Cairns to San Francisco with momondo?

    Leverage our AI within our “Price Forecast” tool, which predicts if it’s better to book now or wait until prices decrease. You can strategically pick the best days to fly and save money on your trip by using our “Price Calendar” tool. “Explore” shows an overview of how much it costs to fly to anywhere from a selected city or airport. Our “Discover” content is a great option for travel inspiration and money-saving tips, while “Price Alerts” will update you when prices change, so you can book when fares are right.

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