Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $949

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Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 13:40
CNS
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SFO
24h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:24 - 11:40
SFO
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CNS
25h 16m
2 stops
$1,843Multiple Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 15:21
CNS
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SFO
26h 21m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
13:20 - 14:00
SFO
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CNS
31h 40m
2 stops
$1,847Air Canada
Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 17:39
CNS
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SFO
28h 39m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:35 - 14:00
SFO
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CNS
34h 25m
2 stops
$1,853Air Canada
Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:50 - 20:28
CNS
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SFO
30h 38m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:42 - 08:40
SFO
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CNS
43h 58m
3 stops
$2,097Multiple Airlines
Tue, 14 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 09:50
CNS
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SFO
32h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 17:00
SFO
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CNS
36h 15m
1 stop
$2,314Singapore Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:15 - 09:50
CNS
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SFO
56h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:24 - 17:00
SFO
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CNS
30h 36m
2 stops
$2,325Multiple Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 12:12
CNS
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SFO
23h 12m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:30 - 15:55
SFO
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CNS
28h 25m
2 stops
$2,382Air Canada
Tue, 14 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 15:15
CNS
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SFO
20h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:30 - 08:30
SFO
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CNS
23h 00m
2 stops
$2,440Multiple Airlines
Tue, 14 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 17:45
CNS
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SFO
21h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
22:30 - 21:30
SFO
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CNS
30h 00m
1 stop
$2,506Qantas Airways
Tue, 14 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul
Air Canada Logo
19:15 - 15:22
CNS
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SFO
37h 07m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:30 - 11:10
SFO
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CNS
22h 40m
2 stops
$2,817Air Canada
Sat, 18 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul

Air Canada flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best Air Canada deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
Air Canada
20 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
26h 21m
2 stops
SFO15:21San Francisco
24 Oct
SFO13:20San Francisco
31h 40m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
$1,847
Air Canada
20 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
28h 39m
2 stops
SFO17:39San Francisco
24 Oct
SFO16:35San Francisco
28h 25m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
$1,853
Air Canada
14 July
CNS06:00Cairns
23h 12m
2 stops
SFO12:12San Francisco
21 July
SFO18:30San Francisco
28h 25m
2 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
$2,382

American Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best American Airlines deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
American Airlines
20 Oct
CNS12:40Cairns
21h 05m
1 stop
SFO16:45San Francisco
24 Oct
SFO15:50San Francisco
26h 15m
2 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
$3,065
American Airlines
20 Oct
CNS12:40Cairns
21h 05m
1 stop
SFO16:45San Francisco
24 Oct
SFO15:50San Francisco
26h 15m
2 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
$3,073

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 19/8

06:00-13:40

2 stops24h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

17:24-11:40

2 stops25h 16m

$1,843

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 20/10

06:00-15:21

2 stops26h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 24/10

13:20-14:00

2 stops31h 40m

$1,847

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 20/10

06:00-17:39

2 stops28h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 24/10

10:35-14:00

2 stops34h 25m

$1,853

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 14/7

06:50-20:28

2 stops30h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 21/7

19:42-08:40

3 stops43h 58m

$2,097

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 19/8

18:15-09:50

1 stop32h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

11:45-17:00

1 stop36h 15m

$2,314

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 19/8

18:15-09:50

1 stop56h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

17:24-17:00

2 stops30h 36m

$2,325

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 14/7

06:00-12:12

2 stops23h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 21/7

18:30-15:55

2 stops28h 25m

$2,382
Fastest return journey

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 14/7

11:40-15:15

1 stop20h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 21/7

16:30-08:30

2 stops23h 00m

$2,440

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 14/7

13:40-17:45

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 21/7

22:30-21:30

1 stop30h 00m

$2,506

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 18/7

19:15-15:22

2 stops37h 07m

San Francisco

Fri 24/7

19:30-11:10

2 stops22h 40m

$2,817

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Fastest flight time

24h 40m

Direct flights

None
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.

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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