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

Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers 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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11:25 - 21:15CNS-SFO

27h 50m1 stop

11:25 - 09:55SFO-CNS

28h 30m1 stop

$2,229Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec

14:50 - 09:45CNS-SFO

36h 55m2 stops

22:55 - 10:45SFO-CNS

41h 50m2 stops

$2,361Cathay Pacific

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17:35 - 12:20CNS-SFO

36h 45m2 stops

18:53 - 14:00SFO-CNS

25h 07m2 stops

$2,464Air Canada

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06:00 - 13:33CNS-SFO

25h 33m2 stops

20:15 - 11:50SFO-CNS

21h 35m1 stop

$2,468American Airlines

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06:00 - 06:50CNS-SFO

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17:09 - 11:20SFO-CNS

24h 11m2 stops

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Thu, 6 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov

11:35 - 15:55CNS-SFO

22h 20m2 stops

20:15 - 14:05SFO-CNS

23h 50m2 stops

$2,577Qantas Airways

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Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec

12:35 - 16:20CNS-SFO

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22:55 - 16:15SFO-CNS

47h 20m2 stops

$2,593Cathay Pacific

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23:55 - 08:25CNS-SFO

26h 30m1 stop

23:05 - 23:55SFO-CNS

30h 50m1 stop

$2,674Virgin Australia

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Tue, 18 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov

12:35 - 15:55CNS-SFO

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20:15 - 11:50SFO-CNS

21h 35m1 stop

$2,726Qantas Airways

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Fri, 14 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov

06:40 - 15:55CNS-SFO

27h 15m1 stop

14:03 - 11:20SFO-CNS

27h 17m2 stops

$2,893Multiple Airlines

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Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area

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Cathay Pacific

9 Dec

CNS11:25Cairns

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO21:15San Francisco

16 Dec

SFO11:25San Francisco

28h 30m

1 stop

CNS09:55Cairns

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Cathay Pacific

6 Nov

CNS14:50Cairns

36h 55m

2 stops

SFO09:45San Francisco

12 Nov

SFO22:55San Francisco

41h 50m

2 stops

CNS10:45Cairns

$2,361

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Cathay Pacific

18 Nov

CNS12:35Cairns

45h 45m

2 stops

SFO16:20San Francisco

19 Nov

SFO22:55San Francisco

47h 20m

2 stops

CNS16:15Cairns

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9 Dec

CNS11:35Cairns

22h 20m

2 stops

SFO15:55San Francisco

16 Dec

SFO20:15San Francisco

23h 50m

2 stops

CNS14:05Cairns

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Qantas Airways

14 Nov

CNS12:35Cairns

21h 20m

1 stop

SFO15:55San Francisco

18 Nov

SFO20:15San Francisco

21h 35m

1 stop

CNS11:50Cairns

$2,726

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Qantas Airways

14 Nov

CNS11:35Cairns

22h 20m

2 stops

SFO15:55San Francisco

18 Nov

SFO20:15San Francisco

21h 35m

1 stop

CNS11:50Cairns

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11:25-21:15

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17:35-12:20

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17:09-11:20

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11:35-15:55

2 stops22h 20m

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20:15-14:05

2 stops23h 50m

$2,577

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CNS - SFO

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12:35-16:20

2 stops45h 45m

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22:55-16:15

2 stops47h 20m

$2,593

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CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 18/11

23:55-08:25

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

23:05-23:55

1 stop30h 50m

$2,674

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CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 14/11

12:35-15:55

1 stop21h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

20:15-11:50

1 stop21h 35m

$2,726

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 21/12

06:40-15:55

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

14:03-11:20

2 stops27h 17m

$2,893

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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 $1,570. 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 $1,955.

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 $1,600. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to San Francisco Bay Area, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,823 per ticket.

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

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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 Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (26.65% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (26.13%), Airbus A321neo (10.11%), and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (9.78%).

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

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

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.

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

Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from 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

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

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

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

What is the most popular plane model from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area?

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area?

Can I find flights from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area?

I’m not ready to book a flight from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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