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Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area from $1,799

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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 16:20
CNS
-
SFO
22h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
21:45 - 09:55
SFO
-
CNS
42h 10m1 stop
$1,799Cathay Pacific
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 16:20
CNS
-
SFO
22h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:55 - 09:55
SFO
-
CNS
41h 00m1 stop
$1,803Cathay Pacific
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 15:35
CNS
-
SFO
27h 35m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:30 - 14:00
SFO
-
CNS
36h 30m2 stops
$2,062Air Canada
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 14:56
CNS
-
SFO
26h 56m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:50 - 14:00
SFO
-
CNS
25h 10m2 stops
$2,144Air Canada
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 20:34
CNS
-
SFO
32h 34m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:00 - 14:00
SFO
-
CNS
26h 00m2 stops
$2,278Air Canada
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 - 19:45
CNS
-
SFO
26h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:31 - 10:15
SFO
-
CNS
32h 44m2 stops
$2,428Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 15:55
CNS
-
SFO
21h 20m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
20:30 - 11:50
SFO
-
CNS
21h 20m1 stop
$2,492Qantas Airways
Fri, 16 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 06:50
CNS
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SFO
18h 50m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 14:55
SFO
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CNS
27h 15m2 stops
$2,688Virgin Australia
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 06:50
CNS
-
SFO
18h 50m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 14:55
SFO
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CNS
27h 15m2 stops
$2,691Virgin Australia
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 06:50
CNS
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SFO
18h 50m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
18:50 - 14:55
SFO
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CNS
26h 05m2 stops
$2,699Virgin Australia
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area

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Cathay Pacific
5 Feb
CNS11:25Cairns
22h 55m
1 stop
SFO16:20San Francisco
9 Feb
SFO21:45San Francisco
42h 10m
1 stop
CNS09:55Cairns
$1,799
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Cathay Pacific
5 Feb
CNS11:25Cairns
22h 55m
1 stop
SFO16:20San Francisco
9 Feb
SFO22:55San Francisco
41h 00m
1 stop
CNS09:55Cairns
$1,803
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Air Canada flights from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area

Our best Air Canada deals on Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area flight tickets
Air Canada
5 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
27h 35m
2 stops
SFO15:35San Francisco
9 Feb
SFO07:30San Francisco
36h 30m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
$2,062
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Air Canada
5 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
26h 56m
2 stops
SFO14:56San Francisco
9 Feb
SFO18:50San Francisco
25h 10m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
$2,144
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Air Canada
5 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
32h 34m
2 stops
SFO20:34San Francisco
9 Feb
SFO18:00San Francisco
26h 00m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
$2,278
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/2

11:25-16:20

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

21:45-09:55

1 stop42h 10m

$1,799

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/2

11:25-16:20

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

22:55-09:55

1 stop41h 00m

$1,803

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/2

06:00-15:35

2 stops27h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

07:30-14:00

2 stops36h 30m

$2,062

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/2

06:00-14:56

2 stops26h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

18:50-14:00

2 stops25h 10m

$2,144

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/2

06:00-20:34

2 stops32h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

18:00-14:00

2 stops26h 00m

$2,278

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 16/1

10:55-19:45

2 stops26h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

07:31-10:15

2 stops32h 44m

$2,428

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 16/1

12:35-15:55

1 stop21h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

20:30-11:50

1 stop21h 20m

$2,492

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/2

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

17:40-14:55

2 stops27h 15m

$2,688

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/2

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

17:40-14:55

2 stops27h 15m

$2,691

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/2

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

18:50-14:55

2 stops26h 05m

$2,699

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

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco Bay Area is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,548. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday is $1,928.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

Our data shows that the cheapest Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to San Francisco Bay Area in the evening for as low as $1,578. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to San Francisco Bay Area, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,798 per ticket.

Can stopping save me money on Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area flights?

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

Cheap Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area

Fastest flight time

21h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area takes 21h 20m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area.
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  • 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.

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    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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