Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cairns and San Francisco?

Singapore (SIN) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cairns to San Francisco?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the lowest average return price of $1,374.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cairns to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 21h 20m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cairns to San Francisco?

Sydney (SYD) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 4h 58m.

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.

$1,392 Cheap Flights from Cairns to San Francisco in 2026

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15:45 - 21:39CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

22h 54m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Los Angeles

16:51 - 10:30SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

24h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Brisbane

$1,487Multiple Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

12:40 - 16:45CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

21h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

16:51 - 10:30SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

24h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Brisbane

$1,488Multiple Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

12:40 - 16:45CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

21h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

21:45 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

22h 50m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,497Qantas Airways

Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

15:45 - 21:26CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

22h 41m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Los Angeles

16:51 - 11:55SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

26h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,509Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

06:00 - 22:57CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

34h 57m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

06:30 - 14:55SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

38h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,684Air Canada

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

06:00 - 21:31CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

33h 31m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

10:35 - 14:55SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

34h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,691Air Canada

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

06:00 - 15:32CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

27h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

14:45 - 14:00SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,696Air Canada

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

06:00 - 15:32CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

27h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

14:45 - 14:00SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,843Air Canada

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

06:00 - 15:32CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

27h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

14:45 - 14:00SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,844Air Canada

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

18:20 - 07:50CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

31h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

09:40 - 17:15SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

37h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,127Singapore Airlines

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

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Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Virgin Australia

4 Oct

CNS18:15Cairns

33h 43m

2 stops

SFO10:58San Francisco

11 Oct

SFO19:49San Francisco

25h 16m

3 stops

CNS14:05Cairns

$3,073

Virgin Australia

26 Jan

CNS19:50Cairns

30h 20m

1 stop

SFO08:10San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO19:45San Francisco

25h 10m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$3,107

Virgin Australia

26 Jan

CNS19:50Cairns

30h 20m

1 stop

SFO08:10San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO19:45San Francisco

25h 10m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$3,116

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to San Francisco flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

26 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

31h 30m

1 stop

SFO07:50San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO09:40San Francisco

37h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$2,127

Singapore Airlines

26 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

31h 30m

1 stop

SFO07:50San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO09:40San Francisco

37h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$2,132

Singapore Airlines

26 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

31h 30m

1 stop

SFO07:50San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO09:40San Francisco

37h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$2,134

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 16/10

15:45-21:39

2 stops22h 54m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

16:51-10:30

2 stops24h 39m

$1,487

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 16/10

12:40-16:45

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

16:51-10:30

2 stops24h 39m

$1,488

Fastest return journey

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 16/10

12:40-16:45

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

21:45-13:35

1 stop22h 50m

$1,497

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 1/10

15:45-21:26

2 stops22h 41m

San Francisco

Thu 15/10

16:51-11:55

2 stops26h 04m

$1,509

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 26/1

06:00-22:57

2 stops34h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

06:30-14:55

2 stops38h 25m

$1,684

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 26/1

06:00-21:31

2 stops33h 31m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

10:35-14:55

2 stops34h 20m

$1,691

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 26/1

06:00-15:32

2 stops27h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

14:45-14:00

2 stops29h 15m

$1,696

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 26/1

06:00-15:32

2 stops27h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

14:45-14:00

2 stops29h 15m

$1,843

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 26/1

06:00-15:32

2 stops27h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

14:45-14:00

2 stops29h 15m

$1,844

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 26/1

18:20-07:50

1 stop31h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

09:40-17:15

1 stop37h 35m

$2,127

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

Qantas Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Cairns to San Francisco

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Best price found	$1,392
Fastest flight time	22h 54m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $1,392. The best return flight deal from Cairns to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,487.

The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 22h 54m

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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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 22h 54m.
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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