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.

$1,185 Cheap Flights from Cairns to San Francisco in 2026/27

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06:00 - 15:32CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

27h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

14:45 - 14:00SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,839Air Canada

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

06:00 - 10:32CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

13:51 - 14:55SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

31h 04m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,840Air Canada

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

06:00 - 15:32CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

27h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

14:45 - 14:00SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,842Air Canada

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

06:00 - 15:32CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

27h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

14:45 - 14:00SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,843Air Canada

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

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

25h 51m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

16:55 - 14:00SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

27h 05m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,877Air Canada

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

06:00 - 06:30CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

18h 30m1 stop Brisbane

07:00 - 19:05SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

42h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Melbourne

$1,958Virgin Australia

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

18:40 - 07:50CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

31h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

09:40 - 17:15SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

37h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,965Singapore Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

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

25h 51m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

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

25h 07m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$2,014Air Canada

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

06:50 - 19:25CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

30h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

07:20 - 08:20SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

31h 00m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,019Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

11:45 - 13:35CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

19h 50m1 stop Tokyo Narita

09:14 - 13:30SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

34h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,021Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

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Virgin Australia

4 Nov

CNS06:00Cairns

18h 30m

1 stop

SFO06:30San Francisco

11 Nov

SFO07:00San Francisco

42h 05m

2 stops

CNS19:05Cairns

$1,958

Virgin Australia

26 Jan

CNS19:50Cairns

30h 20m

1 stop

SFO08:10San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO19:45San Francisco

25h 10m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$3,110

Virgin Australia

26 Jan

CNS19:50Cairns

30h 20m

1 stop

SFO08:10San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO19:45San Francisco

25h 10m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$3,114

Air Canada flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Air Canada

26 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

27h 32m

2 stops

SFO15:32San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO14:45San Francisco

29h 15m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

$1,839

Air Canada

26 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

22h 32m

2 stops

SFO10:32San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO13:51San Francisco

31h 04m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$1,840

Air Canada

26 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

27h 32m

2 stops

SFO15:32San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO14:45San Francisco

29h 15m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

$1,842

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CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 26/1

06:00-15:32

2 stops27h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

14:45-14:00

2 stops29h 15m

$1,839

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 26/1

06:00-10:32

2 stops22h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

13:51-14:55

2 stops31h 04m

$1,840

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 26/1

06:00-15:32

2 stops27h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

14:45-14:00

2 stops29h 15m

$1,842

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 26/1

06:00-15:32

2 stops27h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

14:45-14:00

2 stops29h 15m

$1,843

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 4/11

06:00-13:51

2 stops25h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

16:55-14:00

2 stops27h 05m

$1,877

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 4/11

06:00-06:30

1 stop18h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

07:00-19:05

2 stops42h 05m

$1,958

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 2/11

18:40-07:50

1 stop31h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

09:40-17:15

1 stop37h 35m

$1,965

Fastest return journey

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 2/11

06:00-13:51

2 stops25h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

18:53-14:00

2 stops25h 07m

$2,014

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 6/11

06:50-19:25

2 stops30h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 13/11

07:20-08:20

2 stops31h 00m

$2,019

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 6/11

11:45-13:35

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 13/11

09:14-13:30

2 stops34h 16m

$2,021

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to San Francisco

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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 $1,389.

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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Best price found	$1,185
Fastest flight time	30h 35m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $1,185. The best return flight deal from Cairns to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,839.

The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 30h 35m

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 30h 35m.
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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