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

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

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Bay Area refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Bay Area.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Bay Area. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:40 - 14:45

CNS

SFO

20h 05m

1 stop

22:35 - 18:25

SFO

CNS

50h 50m

2 stops

$1,717Multiple Airlines

Thu, 21 May - Wed, 27 May

06:45 - 20:28

CNS

SFO

30h 43m

2 stops

08:30 - 18:25

SFO

CNS

40h 55m

2 stops

$1,896Multiple Airlines

Fri, 12 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

06:45 - 20:28

CNS

SFO

30h 43m

2 stops

08:30 - 17:00

SFO

CNS

39h 30m

3 stops

$1,970Multiple Airlines

Fri, 12 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

19:10 - 20:28

CNS

SFO

42h 18m

2 stops

08:30 - 09:20

SFO

CNS

31h 50m

2 stops

$2,242Multiple Airlines

Mon, 15 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

17:40 - 06:45

CNS

SFO

30h 05m

2 stops

00:50 - 08:40

SFO

CNS

38h 50m

2 stops

$2,360Multiple Airlines

Thu, 21 May - Tue, 26 May

11:40 - 14:45

CNS

SFO

20h 05m

1 stop

16:45 - 04:30

SFO

CNS

42h 45m

1 stop

$2,402Multiple Airlines

Thu, 21 May - Wed, 27 May

11:40 - 14:45

CNS

SFO

20h 05m

1 stop

15:26 - 09:20

SFO

CNS

48h 54m

2 stops

$2,553Multiple Airlines

Mon, 15 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

06:45 - 17:45

CNS

SFO

28h 00m

1 stop

20:11 - 18:25

SFO

CNS

29h 14m

2 stops

$2,561Multiple Airlines

Fri, 12 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

15:45 - 11:25

CNS

SFO

36h 40m

2 stops

13:35 - 10:35

SFO

CNS

28h 00m

2 stops

$2,568Multiple Airlines

Sat, 13 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

12:55 - 17:45

CNS

SFO

45h 50m

2 stops

20:24 - 12:55

SFO

CNS

23h 31m

2 stops

$2,578Qantas Airways

Thu, 11 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area flight tickets

Virgin Australia

14 Oct

CNS06:00Cairns

17h 35m

1 stop

SFO06:35San Francisco

18 Oct

SFO23:25San Francisco

21h 40m

1 stop

CNS14:05Cairns

$3,044

Virgin Australia

9 May

CNS16:35Cairns

31h 15m

1 stop

SFO06:50San Francisco

13 May

SFO23:10San Francisco

19h 00m

1 stop

CNS11:10Cairns

$3,111

Virgin Australia

9 May

CNS13:55Cairns

37h 53m

3 stops

SFO10:48San Francisco

13 May

SFO18:25San Francisco

25h 35m

2 stops

CNS13:00Cairns

$3,144

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area flight tickets

Qantas Airways

11 June

CNS12:55Cairns

45h 50m

2 stops

SFO17:45San Francisco

18 June

SFO20:24San Francisco

23h 31m

2 stops

CNS12:55Cairns

$2,578

Qantas Airways

14 Oct

CNS15:45Cairns

22h 10m

2 stops

SFO20:55San Francisco

18 Oct

SFO21:30San Francisco

21h 25m

1 stop

CNS11:55Cairns

$3,014

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Thu 21/5

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

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Wed 27/5

22:35-18:25

2 stops50h 50m

$1,717

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Cairns

Fri 12/6

06:45-20:28

2 stops30h 43m

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Fri 19/6

08:30-18:25

2 stops40h 55m

$1,896

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CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 12/6

06:45-20:28

2 stops30h 43m

San Francisco

Fri 19/6

08:30-17:00

3 stops39h 30m

$1,970

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 15/6

19:10-20:28

2 stops42h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

08:30-09:20

2 stops31h 50m

$2,242

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 21/5

17:40-06:45

2 stops30h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

00:50-08:40

2 stops38h 50m

$2,360

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 21/5

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

16:45-04:30

1 stop42h 45m

$2,402

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 15/6

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

15:26-09:20

2 stops48h 54m

$2,553

Fastest return journey

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 12/6

06:45-17:45

1 stop28h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 19/6

20:11-18:25

2 stops29h 14m

$2,561

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 13/6

15:45-11:25

2 stops36h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 20/6

13:35-10:35

2 stops28h 00m

$2,568

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 11/6

12:55-17:45

2 stops45h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 18/6

20:24-12:55

2 stops23h 31m

$2,578

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No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area.

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The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area takes 30h 43m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Bay Area refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to San Francisco Bay Area.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Bay Area. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area is Airbus A320-100/200 (31.73% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (26.80%), Airbus A321neo (8.93%), and Airbus A321-100/200 (8.83%).

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