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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10:15 - 17:45

CNS

SFO

24h 30m

1 stop

18:08 - 12:55

SFO

CNS

25h 47m

2 stops

$1,823Multiple Airlines

Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun

15:45 - 22:06

CNS

SFO

23h 21m

2 stops

18:08 - 10:35

SFO

CNS

23h 27m

2 stops

$1,843American Airlines

Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun

15:45 - 00:09

CNS

SFO

25h 24m

2 stops

22:30 - 12:55

SFO

CNS

21h 25m

1 stop

$1,846American Airlines

Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun

06:00 - 06:25

CNS

SFO

17h 25m

1 stop

23:25 - 11:10

SFO

CNS

18h 45m

1 stop

$2,042United Airlines

Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun

06:00 - 06:25

CNS

SFO

17h 25m

1 stop

23:25 - 11:10

SFO

CNS

18h 45m

1 stop

$2,054United Airlines

Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun

15:45 - 22:06

CNS

SFO

23h 21m

2 stops

18:08 - 10:35

SFO

CNS

23h 27m

2 stops

$2,174Qantas Airways

Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun

09:25 - 19:20

CNS

SFO

26h 55m

3 stops

10:07 - 10:35

SFO

CNS

31h 28m

2 stops

$2,324Qantas Airways

Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun

16:35 - 10:45

CNS

SFO

35h 10m

2 stops

19:45 - 23:20

SFO

CNS

34h 35m

3 stops

$3,244Virgin Australia

Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun

06:00 - 17:42

CNS

SFO

28h 42m

3 stops

13:55 - 22:45

SFO

CNS

39h 50m

3 stops

$3,917Air New Zealand

Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun

American Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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American Airlines

5 June

CNS15:45Cairns

23h 21m

2 stops

SFO22:06San Francisco

12 June

SFO18:08San Francisco

23h 27m

2 stops

CNS10:35Cairns

$1,843

American Airlines

5 June

CNS15:45Cairns

25h 24m

2 stops

SFO00:09San Francisco

12 June

SFO22:30San Francisco

21h 25m

1 stop

CNS12:55Cairns

$1,846

United Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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United Airlines

5 June

CNS06:00Cairns

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO06:25San Francisco

12 June

SFO23:25San Francisco

18h 45m

1 stop

CNS11:10Cairns

$2,042

United Airlines

5 June

CNS06:00Cairns

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO06:25San Francisco

12 June

SFO23:25San Francisco

18h 45m

1 stop

CNS11:10Cairns

$2,054

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 5/6

10:15-17:45

1 stop24h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

18:08-12:55

2 stops25h 47m

$1,823

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 5/6

15:45-22:06

2 stops23h 21m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

18:08-10:35

2 stops23h 27m

$1,843

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 5/6

15:45-00:09

2 stops25h 24m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

22:30-12:55

1 stop21h 25m

$1,846

Fastest return journey

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 5/6

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

23:25-11:10

1 stop18h 45m

$2,042

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 5/6

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

23:25-11:10

1 stop18h 45m

$2,054

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 5/6

15:45-22:06

2 stops23h 21m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

18:08-10:35

2 stops23h 27m

$2,174

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 5/6

09:25-19:20

3 stops26h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

10:07-10:35

2 stops31h 28m

$2,324

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 5/6

16:35-10:45

2 stops35h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

19:45-23:20

3 stops34h 35m

$3,244

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 5/6

06:00-17:42

3 stops28h 42m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

13:55-22:45

3 stops39h 50m

$3,917

Cheapest one-way

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 24/8

12:40-08:37

2 stops36h 57m

$797

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

United Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Cairns to San Francisco

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Fastest flight time	17h 25m
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The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 17h 25m

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 17h 25m.
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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