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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the lowest average return price of $1,388.

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 has the shortest connection time from Cairns to San Francisco?

Sydney (SYD) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 4h 58m.

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.

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.

$1,004 Cheap Flights from Cairns to San Francisco in 2026/27

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18:55 - 21:39CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

43h 44m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

21:30 - 13:40SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

23h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,454Qantas Airways

Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

18:55 - 21:39CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

43h 44m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

16:07 - 11:55SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

26h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,456Qantas Airways

Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

11:40 - 23:37CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

28h 57m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

16:10 - 11:50SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

25h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,491Qantas Airways

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

15:45 - 21:17CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

13:51 - 10:35SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

27h 44m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles Brisbane

$1,496Multiple Airlines

Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

09:15 - 18:01CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

25h 46m3 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

16:10 - 11:50SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

25h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,501Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

14:40 - 16:45CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

19h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

21:30 - 13:40SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

23h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,504Qantas Airways

Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

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

25h 51m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

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

29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,514Air Canada

Sat, 13 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

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

$1,636Singapore Airlines

Sat, 13 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

06:40 - 12:25CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

47h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

22:05 - 09:05SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

41h 00m3 stops Nadi Sydney Kingsford Smith Coolangatta Gold Coast

$1,660Multiple Airlines

Sat, 13 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

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

22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

17:35 - 14:55SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

27h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,697Air Canada

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

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Air Canada flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Air Canada

13 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

25h 51m

2 stops

SFO13:51San Francisco

28 Feb

SFO14:45San Francisco

29h 15m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

$1,514

Air Canada

26 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

22h 32m

2 stops

SFO10:32San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO17:35San Francisco

27h 20m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$1,697

Air Canada

26 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

27h 32m

2 stops

SFO15:32San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO18:25San Francisco

26h 30m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$1,698

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

13 Feb

CNS18:20Cairns

31h 30m

1 stop

SFO07:50San Francisco

28 Feb

SFO09:40San Francisco

37h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$1,636

Singapore Airlines

26 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

31h 30m

1 stop

SFO07:50San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO09:40San Francisco

37h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$2,126

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

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CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 11/10

18:55-21:39

2 stops43h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

21:30-13:40

1 stop23h 10m

$1,454

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 11/10

18:55-21:39

2 stops43h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

16:07-11:55

2 stops26h 48m

$1,456

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 29/10

11:40-23:37

2 stops28h 57m

San Francisco

Thu 5/11

16:10-11:50

2 stops25h 40m

$1,491

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 11/10

15:45-21:17

2 stops22h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

13:51-10:35

3 stops27h 44m

$1,496

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 29/10

09:15-18:01

3 stops25h 46m

San Francisco

Thu 5/11

16:10-11:50

2 stops25h 40m

$1,501

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 11/10

14:40-16:45

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

21:30-13:40

1 stop23h 10m

$1,504

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 13/2

06:00-13:51

2 stops25h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 28/2

14:45-14:00

2 stops29h 15m

$1,514

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 13/2

18:20-07:50

1 stop31h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 28/2

09:40-17:15

1 stop37h 35m

$1,636

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 13/2

06:40-12:25

2 stops47h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 28/2

22:05-09:05

3 stops41h 00m

$1,660

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 26/1

06:00-10:32

2 stops22h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

17:35-14:55

2 stops27h 20m

$1,697

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

Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from Cairns to San Francisco

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Best price found	$1,004
Fastest flight time	31h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $1,004. The best return flight deal from Cairns to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,454.

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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