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.

$665 Cheap Flights from Cairns to San Francisco in 2026/27

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12:35 - 15:48CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

21h 13m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

15:35 - 04:35SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

43h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita

$1,656Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

18:05 - 19:25CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

43h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

07:20 - 08:20SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

31h 00m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,749Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

06:00 - 15:27CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

27h 27m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

14:45 - 14:55SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

30h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,903Air Canada

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

06:00 - 10:32CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

16:55 - 14:55SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

28h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,962Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

06:00 - 16:06CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

28h 06m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

11:25 - 14:00SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

32h 35m3 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

$1,998Air Canada

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

06:00 - 23:01CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

35h 01m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

16:55 - 14:00SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

27h 05m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$2,085Air Canada

Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

06:00 - 23:01CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

35h 01m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

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

29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$2,085Air Canada

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

11:45 - 13:35CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

19h 50m1 stop Tokyo Narita

16:46 - 11:35SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

24h 49m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi

$2,098Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

06:00 - 23:01CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

35h 01m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

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

29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$2,101Air Canada

Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

06:00 - 10:32CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

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

29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$2,101Air Canada

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

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Air Canada flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Air Canada

26 Nov

CNS06:00Cairns

27h 27m

2 stops

SFO15:27San Francisco

3 Dec

SFO14:45San Francisco

30h 10m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$1,903

Air Canada

26 Nov

CNS06:00Cairns

28h 06m

2 stops

SFO16:06San Francisco

3 Dec

SFO11:25San Francisco

32h 35m

3 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

$1,998

Air Canada

26 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

22h 32m

2 stops

SFO10:32San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO13:51San Francisco

31h 04m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$2,194

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Singapore Airlines

26 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

31h 30m

1 stop

SFO07:50San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO09:40San Francisco

37h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$2,129

Singapore Airlines

26 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

31h 30m

1 stop

SFO07:50San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO09:40San Francisco

37h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$2,131

Singapore Airlines

28 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

31h 30m

1 stop

SFO07:50San Francisco

30 Jan

SFO09:40San Francisco

37h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$2,132

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 26/11

12:35-15:48

2 stops21h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

15:35-04:35

1 stop43h 00m

$1,656

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 6/11

18:05-19:25

2 stops43h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 13/11

07:20-08:20

2 stops31h 00m

$1,749

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 26/11

06:00-15:27

2 stops27h 27m

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

14:45-14:55

2 stops30h 10m

$1,903

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/11

06:00-10:32

2 stops22h 32m

San Francisco

Thu 19/11

16:55-14:55

2 stops28h 00m

$1,962

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 26/11

06:00-16:06

2 stops28h 06m

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

11:25-14:00

3 stops32h 35m

$1,998

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 8/11

06:00-23:01

2 stops35h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 16/11

16:55-14:00

2 stops27h 05m

$2,085

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 8/11

06:00-23:01

2 stops35h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 22/11

14:45-14:00

2 stops29h 15m

$2,085

Fastest return journey

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 6/11

11:45-13:35

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 17/11

16:46-11:35

2 stops24h 49m

$2,098

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/11

06:00-23:01

2 stops35h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 22/11

14:45-14:00

2 stops29h 15m

$2,101

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/11

06:00-10:32

2 stops22h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 16/11

14:45-14:00

2 stops29h 15m

$2,101

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

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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 $1,417.

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.

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Best price found	$665
Fastest flight time	19h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $665. The best return flight deal from Cairns to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,656.

The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco takes 19h 50m

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 19h 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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