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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13:40 - 05:57

CNS

SFO

33h 17m

2 stops

08:15 - 12:55

SFO

CNS

35h 40m

2 stops

$1,621Multiple Airlines

Thu, 30 Apr - Wed, 6 May

19:10 - 13:55

CNS

SFO

35h 45m

2 stops

16:45 - 04:30

SFO

CNS

42h 45m

1 stop

$1,663Multiple Airlines

Thu, 30 Apr - Wed, 6 May

13:40 - 07:40

CNS

SFO

35h 00m

3 stops

08:15 - 12:55

SFO

CNS

35h 40m

2 stops

$1,701Multiple Airlines

Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May

13:40 - 05:57

CNS

SFO

33h 17m

2 stops

08:15 - 12:55

SFO

CNS

35h 40m

2 stops

$1,845Multiple Airlines

Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May

11:40 - 14:45

CNS

SFO

20h 05m

1 stop

16:45 - 04:30

SFO

CNS

42h 45m

1 stop

$1,853Multiple Airlines

Thu, 30 Apr - Wed, 6 May

11:40 - 14:45

CNS

SFO

20h 05m

1 stop

16:45 - 04:30

SFO

CNS

42h 45m

1 stop

$2,154Multiple Airlines

Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May

11:40 - 14:45

CNS

SFO

20h 05m

1 stop

18:29 - 13:40

SFO

CNS

26h 11m

2 stops

$2,310Multiple Airlines

Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May

06:45 - 13:55

CNS

SFO

24h 10m

2 stops

22:35 - 22:25

SFO

CNS

30h 50m

2 stops

$2,323Multiple Airlines

Fri, 10 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr

12:35 - 10:55

CNS

SFO

39h 20m

2 stops

00:20 - 11:50

SFO

CNS

66h 30m

2 stops

$2,392Cathay Pacific

Wed, 22 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

12:35 - 10:55

CNS

SFO

39h 20m

2 stops

00:20 - 11:50

SFO

CNS

66h 30m

2 stops

$2,410Cathay Pacific

Wed, 22 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

United Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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United Airlines

22 Apr

CNS06:00Cairns

17h 35m

1 stop

SFO06:35San Francisco

26 Apr

SFO19:11San Francisco

27h 44m

2 stops

CNS15:55Cairns

$2,847

United Airlines

22 Apr

CNS06:00Cairns

17h 35m

1 stop

SFO06:35San Francisco

26 Apr

SFO18:25San Francisco

28h 30m

2 stops

CNS15:55Cairns

$2,865

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Cathay Pacific

22 Apr

CNS12:35Cairns

39h 20m

2 stops

SFO10:55San Francisco

25 Apr

SFO00:20San Francisco

66h 30m

2 stops

CNS11:50Cairns

$2,392

Cathay Pacific

22 Apr

CNS12:35Cairns

39h 20m

2 stops

SFO10:55San Francisco

25 Apr

SFO00:20San Francisco

66h 30m

2 stops

CNS11:50Cairns

$2,410

Cathay Pacific

22 Apr

CNS12:35Cairns

39h 20m

2 stops

SFO10:55San Francisco

26 Apr

SFO13:00San Francisco

53h 50m

2 stops

CNS11:50Cairns

$2,420

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 30/4

13:40-05:57

2 stops33h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

08:15-12:55

2 stops35h 40m

$1,621

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 30/4

19:10-13:55

2 stops35h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

16:45-04:30

1 stop42h 45m

$1,663

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 25/4

13:40-07:40

3 stops35h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

08:15-12:55

2 stops35h 40m

$1,701

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 25/4

13:40-05:57

2 stops33h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

08:15-12:55

2 stops35h 40m

$1,845

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 30/4

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

16:45-04:30

1 stop42h 45m

$1,853

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 25/4

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

16:45-04:30

1 stop42h 45m

$2,154

Fastest return journey

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 25/4

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

18:29-13:40

2 stops26h 11m

$2,310

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 10/4

06:45-13:55

2 stops24h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

22:35-22:25

2 stops30h 50m

$2,323

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 22/4

12:35-10:55

2 stops39h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

00:20-11:50

2 stops66h 30m

$2,392

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 22/4

12:35-10:55

2 stops39h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

00:20-11:50

2 stops66h 30m

$2,410

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

Air New Zealand is the most popular carrier operating from Cairns to San Francisco

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The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 30h 40m

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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 30h 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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