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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns from $804

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns departing on 22/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 13:40
SJC
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CNS
30h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 22:01
CNS
-
SJC
43h 51m
2 stops
$1,746Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
American Airlines Logo
12:58 - 11:55
SJC
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CNS
29h 57m
3 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:00
CNS
-
SJC
26h 00m
2 stops
$1,793American Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 - 10:35
SJC
-
CNS
31h 35m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:50 - 22:01
CNS
-
SJC
32h 11m
2 stops
$1,882Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 11:10
SFO
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CNS
25h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 13:51
CNS
-
SFO
25h 51m
2 stops
$1,909Air Canada
Tue, 13 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:10 - 04:30
SFO
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CNS
34h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:25
CNS
-
SFO
24h 25m
2 stops
$1,956Multiple Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Air Canada Logo
18:33 - 11:10
SFO
-
CNS
23h 37m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 21:42
CNS
-
SFO
33h 42m
2 stops
$2,124Air Canada
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
14:36 - 18:25
SJC
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CNS
34h 49m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 22:01
CNS
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SJC
49h 21m
2 stops
$2,134Qantas Airways
Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
12:02 - 10:35
SJC
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CNS
29h 33m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:34
CNS
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SJC
33h 34m
3 stops
$2,148Qantas Airways
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Air Canada Logo
19:35 - 11:10
SFO
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CNS
22h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 10:32
CNS
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SFO
22h 32m
2 stops
$2,171Air Canada
Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 22:45
SFO
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CNS
31h 40m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 12:55
CNS
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SFO
35h 00m
2 stops
$2,178Air New Zealand
Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

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Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
10 Sept
SJC14:36San Jose
34h 49m
2 stops
CNS18:25Cairns
14 Sept
CNS13:40Cairns
49h 21m
2 stops
SJC22:01San Jose
$2,134
Qantas Airways
14 Oct
SJC12:02San Jose
29h 33m
3 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
7 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
33h 34m
3 stops
SJC21:34San Jose
$2,148
Qantas Airways
15 Oct
SJC12:02San Jose
30h 53m
2 stops
CNS11:55Cairns
8 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
34h 10m
2 stops
SJC22:10San Jose
$2,194

Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
6 Sept
SFO22:05San Francisco
31h 40m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
13 Sept
CNS18:55Cairns
35h 00m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,178
Air New Zealand
13 Oct
SFO21:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS09:45Cairns
7 Nov
CNS13:50Cairns
39h 15m
2 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$2,336
Air New Zealand
6 Sept
SFO22:05San Francisco
31h 40m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
13 Sept
CNS18:55Cairns
42h 15m
3 stops
SFO20:10San Francisco
$2,347

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San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 8/9

14:30-13:40

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

19:10-22:01

2 stops43h 51m

$1,746

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Wed 14/10

12:58-11:55

3 stops29h 57m

Cairns

Sat 7/11

06:00-14:00

2 stops26h 00m

$1,793

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 8/9

10:00-10:35

3 stops31h 35m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

06:50-22:01

2 stops32h 11m

$1,882

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

16:35-11:10

2 stops25h 35m

Cairns

Sun 8/11

06:00-13:51

2 stops25h 51m

$1,909

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

01:10-04:30

1 stop34h 20m

Cairns

Fri 6/11

06:00-12:25

2 stops24h 25m

$1,956

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

18:33-11:10

2 stops23h 37m

Cairns

Mon 9/11

06:00-21:42

2 stops33h 42m

$2,124

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Thu 10/9

14:36-18:25

2 stops34h 49m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

13:40-22:01

2 stops49h 21m

$2,134

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Wed 14/10

12:02-10:35

3 stops29h 33m

Cairns

Sat 7/11

06:00-21:34

3 stops33h 34m

$2,148
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 14/10

19:35-11:10

2 stops22h 35m

Cairns

Sun 8/11

06:00-10:32

2 stops22h 32m

$2,171

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

22:05-22:45

2 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Sun 13/9

18:55-12:55

2 stops35h 00m

$2,178

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Fastest flight time

22h 35m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns takes 22h 35m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns

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

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

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns 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 Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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