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 - 06:50

CNS

SFO

17h 50m

1 stop

23:05 - 18:45

SFO

CNS

26h 40m

1 stop

$1,535Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

06:00 - 06:50

CNS

SFO

17h 50m

1 stop

14:47 - 14:55

SFO

CNS

31h 08m

2 stops

$1,544Virgin Australia

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

17:20 - 08:25

CNS

SFO

32h 05m

2 stops

18:08 - 14:55

SFO

CNS

27h 47m

2 stops

$1,569Virgin Australia

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

21:40 - 08:10

CNS

SFO

27h 30m

1 stop

23:20 - 20:50

SFO

CNS

28h 30m

1 stop

$1,573Multiple Airlines

Mon, 18 May - Fri, 29 May

17:20 - 17:09

CNS

SFO

40h 49m

3 stops

18:08 - 14:55

SFO

CNS

27h 47m

2 stops

$1,577Virgin Australia

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

13:40 - 06:50

CNS

SFO

34h 10m

2 stops

23:25 - 13:10

SFO

CNS

20h 45m

1 stop

$1,617Virgin Australia

Mon, 18 May - Fri, 29 May

13:40 - 10:48

CNS

SFO

38h 08m

3 stops

23:25 - 13:10

SFO

CNS

20h 45m

1 stop

$1,624Virgin Australia

Mon, 18 May - Fri, 29 May

13:40 - 10:48

CNS

SFO

38h 08m

3 stops

23:20 - 23:20

SFO

CNS

31h 00m

2 stops

$1,649Virgin Australia

Mon, 18 May - Fri, 29 May

06:00 - 12:12

CNS

SFO

23h 12m

2 stops

19:35 - 13:40

SFO

CNS

25h 05m

2 stops

$2,025Multiple Airlines

Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

18:15 - 09:50

CNS

SFO

32h 35m

1 stop

11:45 - 17:00

SFO

CNS

36h 15m

1 stop

$2,127Singapore Airlines

Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

Air Canada flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Air Canada

13 Mar

CNS06:00Cairns

26h 35m

2 stops

SFO15:35San Francisco

17 Mar

SFO11:06San Francisco

34h 49m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$2,161

Air Canada

13 Mar

CNS06:00Cairns

21h 39m

2 stops

SFO10:39San Francisco

17 Mar

SFO18:52San Francisco

27h 03m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$2,162

Air Canada

13 Mar

CNS06:00Cairns

23h 20m

2 stops

SFO12:20San Francisco

17 Mar

SFO13:20San Francisco

32h 35m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$2,336

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Qantas Airways

13 Mar

CNS12:35Cairns

21h 20m

1 stop

SFO16:55San Francisco

17 Mar

SFO21:30San Francisco

21h 20m

1 stop

CNS11:50Cairns

$2,511

Qantas Airways

13 Mar

CNS12:35Cairns

21h 20m

1 stop

SFO16:55San Francisco

17 Mar

SFO21:30San Francisco

21h 20m

1 stop

CNS11:50Cairns

$2,512

Qantas Airways

13 Mar

CNS12:35Cairns

21h 20m

1 stop

SFO16:55San Francisco

17 Mar

SFO21:30San Francisco

21h 20m

1 stop

CNS11:50Cairns

$2,526

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 11/3

06:00-06:50

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

23:05-18:45

1 stop26h 40m

$1,535

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 11/3

06:00-06:50

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

14:47-14:55

2 stops31h 08m

$1,544

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 11/3

17:20-08:25

2 stops32h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

18:08-14:55

2 stops27h 47m

$1,569

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 18/5

21:40-08:10

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

23:20-20:50

1 stop28h 30m

$1,573

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 11/3

17:20-17:09

3 stops40h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

18:08-14:55

2 stops27h 47m

$1,577

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 18/5

13:40-06:50

2 stops34h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

23:25-13:10

1 stop20h 45m

$1,617

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 18/5

13:40-10:48

3 stops38h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

23:25-13:10

1 stop20h 45m

$1,624

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 18/5

13:40-10:48

3 stops38h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

23:20-23:20

2 stops31h 00m

$1,649

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 8/6

06:00-12:12

2 stops23h 12m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

19:35-13:40

2 stops25h 05m

$2,025

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 8/6

18:15-09:50

1 stop32h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

11:45-17:00

1 stop36h 15m

$2,127

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The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 17h 35m

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How far is Cairns to San Francisco by plane?
Cairns and San Francisco are 11297.5 km apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 17h 35m.
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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