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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15:35 - 18:42CNS-SFO

21h 07m2 stops

23:35 - 11:50SFO-CNS

43h 15m2 stops

$1,289American Airlines

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Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

11:25 - 21:00CNS-SFO

27h 35m1 stop

22:55 - 09:55SFO-CNS

41h 00m1 stop

$1,838Cathay Pacific

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Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan

15:35 - 10:34CNS-SFO

36h 59m2 stops

18:50 - 14:00SFO-CNS

25h 10m2 stops

$1,881Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan

11:25 - 21:00CNS-SFO

27h 35m1 stop

16:03 - 16:45SFO-CNS

30h 42m2 stops

$2,087Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan

15:35 - 20:42CNS-SFO

23h 07m2 stops

10:25 - 11:00SFO-CNS

31h 35m2 stops

$2,391American Airlines

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Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

15:35 - 20:42CNS-SFO

23h 07m2 stops

21:15 - 11:50SFO-CNS

21h 35m1 stop

$2,552Qantas Airways

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Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

06:00 - 06:50CNS-SFO

18h 50m1 stop

23:10 - 16:40SFO-CNS

24h 30m1 stop

$2,668Virgin Australia

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Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

06:00 - 06:50CNS-SFO

18h 50m1 stop

23:10 - 14:00SFO-CNS

21h 50m1 stop

$2,671Virgin Australia

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Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

06:00 - 06:50CNS-SFO

18h 50m1 stop

21:10 - 14:55SFO-CNS

24h 45m2 stops

$2,676Virgin Australia

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Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

19:50 - 15:12CNS-SFO

37h 22m2 stops

23:59 - 14:00SFO-CNS

44h 01m3 stops

$2,718Virgin Australia

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American Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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American Airlines

4 Mar

CNS15:35Cairns

21h 07m

2 stops

SFO18:42San Francisco

8 Mar

SFO23:35San Francisco

43h 15m

2 stops

CNS11:50Cairns

$1,289

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4 Mar

CNS15:35Cairns

23h 07m

2 stops

SFO20:42San Francisco

8 Mar

SFO10:25San Francisco

31h 35m

2 stops

CNS11:00Cairns

$2,391

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Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Qantas Airways

4 Mar

CNS15:35Cairns

23h 07m

2 stops

SFO20:42San Francisco

8 Mar

SFO21:15San Francisco

21h 35m

1 stop

CNS11:50Cairns

$2,552

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Qantas Airways

21 Dec

CNS17:00Cairns

40h 47m

2 stops

SFO15:47San Francisco

5 Jan

SFO16:11San Francisco

25h 39m

2 stops

CNS11:50Cairns

$3,834

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Qantas Airways

21 Dec

CNS12:35Cairns

21h 20m

1 stop

SFO15:55San Francisco

5 Jan

SFO16:11San Francisco

25h 39m

2 stops

CNS11:50Cairns

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

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Cairns

Wed 4/3

15:35-18:42

2 stops21h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

23:35-11:50

2 stops43h 15m

$1,289

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 17/1

11:25-21:00

1 stop27h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

22:55-09:55

1 stop41h 00m

$1,838

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 17/1

15:35-10:34

2 stops36h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

18:50-14:00

2 stops25h 10m

$1,881

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 17/1

11:25-21:00

1 stop27h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

16:03-16:45

2 stops30h 42m

$2,087

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 4/3

15:35-20:42

2 stops23h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

10:25-11:00

2 stops31h 35m

$2,391

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 4/3

15:35-20:42

2 stops23h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

21:15-11:50

1 stop21h 35m

$2,552

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 4/3

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

23:10-16:40

1 stop24h 30m

$2,668

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 4/3

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

23:10-14:00

1 stop21h 50m

$2,671

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 4/3

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

21:10-14:55

2 stops24h 45m

$2,676

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 17/1

19:50-15:12

2 stops37h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

23:59-14:00

3 stops44h 01m

$2,718

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to San Francisco

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco from Cairns. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $1,553. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Tuesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Cairns to San Francisco for around $1,934.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Cairns to San Francisco in the evening for as low as $1,583. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,804 on average. Flights to San Francisco from Cairns in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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Fastest flight time	21h 20m
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The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 21h 20m

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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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 18h 50m.
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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