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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the lowest average return price of $1,406.

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.

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.

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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06:00 - 06:35CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

17h 35m1 stop Brisbane

23:10 - 11:15SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

19h 05m1 stop Brisbane

$1,697United Airlines

Tue, 6 Apr - Sun, 2 May

06:00 - 06:35CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

17h 35m1 stop Brisbane

11:45 - 15:55SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

35h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,707United Airlines

Tue, 6 Apr - Sun, 2 May

18:00 - 20:35CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

43h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

22:25 - 17:05SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

25h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,712Singapore Airlines

Thu, 8 Apr - Thu, 29 Apr

06:00 - 06:35CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

17h 35m1 stop Brisbane

22:44 - 15:55SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

48h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,715United Airlines

Tue, 6 Apr - Sat, 1 May

06:45 - 13:40CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

23h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

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

19h 30m1 stop Nadi

$1,746Multiple Airlines

Tue, 6 Apr - Thu, 29 Apr

06:00 - 06:35CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

17h 35m1 stop Brisbane

23:10 - 11:15SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

19h 05m1 stop Brisbane

$1,766United Airlines

Tue, 6 Apr - Fri, 30 Apr

19:15 - 13:40CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

35h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

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

19h 30m1 stop Nadi

$1,766Multiple Airlines

Mon, 5 Apr - Thu, 29 Apr

06:00 - 06:35CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

17h 35m1 stop Brisbane

16:21 - 13:00SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

27h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Melbourne

$1,775United Airlines

Tue, 6 Apr - Fri, 30 Apr

21:40 - 13:40CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

33h 00m2 stops Melbourne Nadi

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

19h 30m1 stop Nadi

$1,791Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7 Apr - Thu, 29 Apr

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

24h 40m2 stops Brisbane Nadi

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

19h 30m1 stop Nadi

$1,801Multiple Airlines

Sun, 11 Apr - Thu, 29 Apr

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United Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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6 Apr

CNS06:00Cairns

17h 35m

1 stop

SFO06:35San Francisco

2 May

SFO23:10San Francisco

19h 05m

1 stop

CNS11:15Cairns

$1,697

United Airlines

6 Apr

CNS06:00Cairns

17h 35m

1 stop

SFO06:35San Francisco

2 May

SFO11:45San Francisco

35h 10m

2 stops

CNS15:55Cairns

$1,707

United Airlines

6 Apr

CNS06:00Cairns

17h 35m

1 stop

SFO06:35San Francisco

1 May

SFO22:44San Francisco

48h 11m

2 stops

CNS15:55Cairns

$1,715

Air Canada flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Air Canada

6 Apr

CNS06:00Cairns

21h 32m

2 stops

SFO10:32San Francisco

29 Apr

SFO14:45San Francisco

32h 10m

2 stops

CNS15:55Cairns

$1,957

Air Canada

8 Apr

CNS06:00Cairns

21h 32m

2 stops

SFO10:32San Francisco

27 Apr

SFO08:13San Francisco

38h 42m

2 stops

CNS15:55Cairns

$1,991

Air Canada

26 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

25h 51m

2 stops

SFO13:51San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO06:30San Francisco

38h 25m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$2,017

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Tue 6/4

06:00-06:35

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 2/5

23:10-11:15

1 stop19h 05m

$1,697

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 6/4

06:00-06:35

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 2/5

11:45-15:55

2 stops35h 10m

$1,707

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 8/4

18:00-20:35

1 stop43h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 29/4

22:25-17:05

1 stop25h 40m

$1,712

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

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Cairns

Tue 6/4

06:00-06:35

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

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22:44-15:55

2 stops48h 11m

$1,715

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 6/4

06:45-13:40

2 stops23h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 29/4

23:10-11:40

1 stop19h 30m

$1,746

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 6/4

06:00-06:35

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 30/4

23:10-11:15

1 stop19h 05m

$1,766

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 5/4

19:15-13:40

2 stops35h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 29/4

23:10-11:40

1 stop19h 30m

$1,766

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 6/4

06:00-06:35

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 30/4

16:21-13:00

2 stops27h 39m

$1,775

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 7/4

21:40-13:40

2 stops33h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 29/4

23:10-11:40

1 stop19h 30m

$1,791

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 11/4

06:00-13:40

2 stops24h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 29/4

23:10-11:40

1 stop19h 30m

$1,801

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cairns to San Francisco?

Virgin Australia is the most popular carrier operating from Cairns to San Francisco

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Best price found	$796
Fastest flight time	31h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $796. The best return flight deal from Cairns to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,697.

The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 31h 30m

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 31h 30m.
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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