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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11:40 - 14:45

CNS

SFO

20h 05m

1 stop

22:35 - 11:15

SFO

CNS

43h 40m

2 stops

$1,867Multiple Airlines

Thu, 14 May - Wed, 20 May

09:25 - 13:55

CNS

SFO

45h 30m

3 stops

16:45 - 11:40

SFO

CNS

25h 55m

2 stops

$1,905Multiple Airlines

Sat, 23 May - Sat, 30 May

11:40 - 14:45

CNS

SFO

20h 05m

1 stop

16:45 - 11:40

SFO

CNS

25h 55m

2 stops

$2,023Multiple Airlines

Sat, 23 May - Sat, 30 May

13:30 - 20:23

CNS

SFO

23h 53m

2 stops

08:20 - 09:20

SFO

CNS

32h 00m

2 stops

$2,065Multiple Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

06:00 - 13:55

CNS

SFO

24h 55m

2 stops

22:35 - 16:10

SFO

CNS

24h 35m

2 stops

$2,081Multiple Airlines

Fri, 22 May - Fri, 29 May

06:00 - 13:55

CNS

SFO

24h 55m

2 stops

22:35 - 23:20

SFO

CNS

31h 45m

2 stops

$2,084Multiple Airlines

Fri, 22 May - Fri, 29 May

12:10 - 20:25

CNS

SFO

25h 15m

2 stops

08:25 - 09:20

SFO

CNS

31h 55m

2 stops

$2,108Multiple Airlines

Sat, 23 May - Sat, 30 May

11:55 - 12:55

CNS

SFO

18h 00m

1 stop

22:05 - 08:40

SFO

CNS

41h 35m

2 stops

$2,115Air New Zealand

Tue, 2 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

11:40 - 14:45

CNS

SFO

20h 05m

1 stop

23:59 - 11:40

SFO

CNS

42h 41m

2 stops

$2,138Multiple Airlines

Fri, 22 May - Fri, 29 May

06:45 - 13:40

CNS

SFO

23h 55m

2 stops

17:15 - 04:30

SFO

CNS

42h 15m

1 stop

$2,142Multiple Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

Air New Zealand flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Air New Zealand

2 June

CNS11:55Cairns

18h 00m

1 stop

SFO12:55San Francisco

10 June

SFO22:05San Francisco

41h 35m

2 stops

CNS08:40Cairns

$2,115

Air New Zealand

2 June

CNS13:55Cairns

48h 28m

3 stops

SFO21:23San Francisco

10 June

SFO22:05San Francisco

31h 40m

2 stops

CNS22:45Cairns

$2,174

Air New Zealand

2 June

CNS06:00Cairns

23h 55m

2 stops

SFO12:55San Francisco

10 June

SFO22:05San Francisco

41h 35m

2 stops

CNS08:40Cairns

$2,506

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Virgin Australia

14 May

CNS13:40Cairns

38h 08m

3 stops

SFO10:48San Francisco

20 May

SFO12:05San Francisco

31h 55m

2 stops

CNS13:00Cairns

$3,116

Virgin Australia

22 May

CNS13:55Cairns

37h 50m

3 stops

SFO10:45San Francisco

29 May

SFO19:45San Francisco

27h 25m

3 stops

CNS16:10Cairns

$3,579

Virgin Australia

23 May

CNS13:55Cairns

41h 58m

3 stops

SFO14:53San Francisco

30 May

SFO19:45San Francisco

34h 35m

3 stops

CNS23:20Cairns

$3,592

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 14/5

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

22:35-11:15

2 stops43h 40m

$1,867

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 23/5

09:25-13:55

3 stops45h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

16:45-11:40

2 stops25h 55m

$1,905

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 23/5

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

16:45-11:40

2 stops25h 55m

$2,023

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 28/8

13:30-20:23

2 stops23h 53m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

08:20-09:20

2 stops32h 00m

$2,065

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 22/5

06:00-13:55

2 stops24h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

22:35-16:10

2 stops24h 35m

$2,081

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 22/5

06:00-13:55

2 stops24h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

22:35-23:20

2 stops31h 45m

$2,084

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 23/5

12:10-20:25

2 stops25h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

08:25-09:20

2 stops31h 55m

$2,108

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 2/6

11:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

22:05-08:40

2 stops41h 35m

$2,115

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 22/5

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

23:59-11:40

2 stops42h 41m

$2,138

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 28/8

06:45-13:40

2 stops23h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

17:15-04:30

1 stop42h 15m

$2,142

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The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 18h 00m

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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 18h 00m.
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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