Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $915

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Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 12:55
CNS
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SFO
23h 55m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 22:45
SFO
-
CNS
31h 40m
2 stops
$1,663Air New Zealand
Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
18h 00m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 22:45
SFO
-
CNS
31h 40m
2 stops
$1,728Air New Zealand
Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
35h 00m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 19:30
SFO
-
CNS
28h 25m
2 stops
$1,973Air New Zealand
Sun, 30 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 13:40
CNS
-
SFO
24h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:25 - 18:25
SFO
-
CNS
26h 00m
2 stops
$1,985Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 20:40
CNS
-
SFO
25h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 04:30
SFO
-
CNS
22h 50m
1 stop
$1,988Multiple Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 09:50
CNS
-
SFO
56h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 17:00
SFO
-
CNS
36h 15m
1 stop
$2,082Singapore Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:15 - 09:50
CNS
-
SFO
32h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:37 - 17:00
SFO
-
CNS
30h 23m
2 stops
$2,114Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
23h 55m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
12:29 - 16:55
SFO
-
CNS
35h 26m
3 stops
$2,156Air New Zealand
Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 09:50
CNS
-
SFO
32h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 17:00
SFO
-
CNS
36h 15m
1 stop
$2,298Singapore Airlines
Sun, 30 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 09:50
CNS
-
SFO
32h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 17:00
SFO
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CNS
36h 15m
1 stop
$2,321Singapore Airlines
Sun, 30 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep

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Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
2 Sept
CNS18:15Cairns
56h 35m
1 stop
SFO09:50San Francisco
18 Sept
SFO11:45San Francisco
36h 15m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
$2,082
Singapore Airlines
30 Aug
CNS18:15Cairns
32h 35m
1 stop
SFO09:50San Francisco
16 Sept
SFO11:45San Francisco
36h 15m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
$2,298
Singapore Airlines
30 Aug
CNS18:15Cairns
32h 35m
1 stop
SFO09:50San Francisco
16 Sept
SFO11:45San Francisco
36h 15m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
$2,321

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets
Qantas Airways
30 Aug
CNS13:40Cairns
21h 05m
1 stop
SFO17:45San Francisco
16 Sept
SFO16:17San Francisco
28h 23m
2 stops
CNS13:40Cairns
$2,417
Qantas Airways
30 Aug
CNS06:50Cairns
27h 55m
1 stop
SFO17:45San Francisco
16 Sept
SFO10:22San Francisco
33h 33m
2 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
$2,507

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 10/8

06:00-12:55

2 stops23h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

22:05-22:45

2 stops31h 40m

$1,663

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 10/8

11:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

22:05-22:45

2 stops31h 40m

$1,728

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 30/8

18:55-12:55

2 stops35h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

22:05-19:30

2 stops28h 25m

$1,973

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 2/9

06:00-13:40

2 stops24h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

23:25-18:25

2 stops26h 00m

$1,985
Fastest return journey

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 6/8

12:40-20:40

2 stops25h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

12:40-04:30

1 stop22h 50m

$1,988

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 2/9

18:15-09:50

1 stop56h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

11:45-17:00

1 stop36h 15m

$2,082

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 2/9

18:15-09:50

1 stop32h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

17:37-17:00

2 stops30h 23m

$2,114

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 10/8

06:00-12:55

2 stops23h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

12:29-16:55

3 stops35h 26m

$2,156

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 30/8

18:15-09:50

1 stop32h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

11:45-17:00

1 stop36h 15m

$2,298

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 30/8

18:15-09:50

1 stop32h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

11:45-17:00

1 stop36h 15m

$2,321

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Fastest flight time

23h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 23h 55m
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 23h 55m.

  • 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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