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.

$927 Cheap Flights from Cairns to San Francisco in 2026

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19:15 - 21:27CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

43h 12m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

12:07 - 15:55SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

34h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,631Multiple Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

19:15 - 21:27CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

43h 12m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

06:04 - 18:25SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

43h 21m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,683Multiple Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

19:15 - 20:35CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

42h 20m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl

06:04 - 18:25SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

43h 21m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,740Multiple Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

06:00 - 20:32CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

32h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

11:25 - 14:00SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

32h 35m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,840Air Canada

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

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

24h 40m2 stops Brisbane Nadi

23:25 - 23:20SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

30h 55m2 stops Nadi Brisbane

$1,849Multiple Airlines

Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

06:00 - 15:21CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

26h 21m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

19:30 - 15:00SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

26h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$2,023Multiple Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

16:55 - 06:35CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

30h 40m2 stops Brisbane Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

00:40 - 08:35SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

38h 55m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Brisbane

$2,045Multiple Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

11:40 - 15:15CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

20h 35m1 stop Tokyo Narita

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

40h 55m2 stops Nadi Coolangatta Gold Coast

$2,087Multiple Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

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

31h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

37h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,129Singapore Airlines

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

12:40 - 20:46CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

25h 06m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles

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

19h 30m1 stop Nadi

$2,168Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

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Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Singapore Airlines

26 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

31h 30m

1 stop

SFO07:50San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO09:40San Francisco

37h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$2,129

Singapore Airlines

5 Oct

CNS18:15Cairns

32h 35m

1 stop

SFO09:50San Francisco

12 Oct

SFO11:45San Francisco

36h 15m

1 stop

CNS17:00Cairns

$2,229

Singapore Airlines

2 Oct

CNS18:15Cairns

32h 35m

1 stop

SFO09:50San Francisco

9 Oct

SFO11:45San Francisco

36h 15m

1 stop

CNS17:00Cairns

$2,313

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Thu 17/9

19:15-21:27

2 stops43h 12m

San Francisco

Thu 24/9

12:07-15:55

2 stops34h 48m

$1,631

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 17/9

19:15-21:27

2 stops43h 12m

San Francisco

Thu 24/9

06:04-18:25

3 stops43h 21m

$1,683

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 17/9

19:15-20:35

3 stops42h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 24/9

06:04-18:25

3 stops43h 21m

$1,740

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 26/1

06:00-20:32

2 stops32h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

11:25-14:00

2 stops32h 35m

$1,840

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 4/10

06:00-13:40

2 stops24h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

23:25-23:20

2 stops30h 55m

$1,849

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 5/10

06:00-15:21

2 stops26h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

19:30-15:00

2 stops26h 30m

$2,023

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 3/10

16:55-06:35

2 stops30h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

00:40-08:35

2 stops38h 55m

$2,045

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 2/9

11:40-15:15

1 stop20h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

23:10-09:05

2 stops40h 55m

$2,087

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 26/1

18:20-07:50

1 stop31h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

09:40-17:15

1 stop37h 35m

$2,129

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 3/9

12:40-20:46

2 stops25h 06m

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

23:10-11:40

1 stop19h 30m

$2,168

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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 $1,380.

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	$927
Fastest flight time	24h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $927. The best return flight deal from Cairns to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,631.

The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 24h 40m

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 24h 40m.
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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