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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns from $695

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Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 13:40
SFO
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CNS
25h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:22
CNS
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SFO
26h 22m
2 stops
$1,500Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 13:40
SFO
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CNS
25h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 10:20
CNS
-
SFO
21h 20m
2 stops
$1,502Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 13:40
SFO
-
CNS
25h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 10:20
CNS
-
SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
$1,503Multiple Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 13:40
SFO
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CNS
25h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 10:20
CNS
-
SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
$1,505Multiple Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Sat, 30 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 13:40
SFO
-
CNS
25h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 10:20
CNS
-
SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
$1,594Multiple Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
Air Canada Logo
18:00 - 15:55
SFO
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CNS
28h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 10:40
CNS
-
SFO
21h 40m
2 stops
$1,600Air Canada
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 15:00
SFO
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CNS
28h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 12:30
CNS
-
SFO
34h 20m
2 stops
$1,734Multiple Airlines
Fri, 3 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
10:13 - 10:35
SFO
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CNS
31h 22m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
19:10 - 17:45
CNS
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SFO
39h 35m
1 stop
$1,869Qantas Airways
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 08:20
SJC
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CNS
55h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:05 - 22:14
CNS
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SJC
31h 09m
2 stops
$4,394Qantas Airways
Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 08:20
SJC
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CNS
55h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:05 - 22:14
CNS
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SJC
31h 09m
2 stops
$4,395Qantas Airways
Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
11 May
SFO11:00San Francisco
37h 00m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
18 May
CNS18:15Cairns
31h 55m
1 stop
SFO09:10San Francisco
$1,888
Singapore Airlines
11 May
SFO11:00San Francisco
37h 00m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
18 May
CNS18:15Cairns
31h 55m
1 stop
SFO09:10San Francisco
$1,889

United Airlines flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
13 Mar
SFO23:05San Francisco
31h 50m
1 stop
CNS23:55Cairns
24 Mar
CNS06:00Cairns
17h 50m
1 stop
SFO06:50San Francisco
$2,082
United Airlines
13 Mar
SFO19:45San Francisco
35h 10m
2 stops
CNS23:55Cairns
24 Mar
CNS06:00Cairns
17h 50m
1 stop
SFO06:50San Francisco
$2,089
United Airlines
13 Mar
SFO19:45San Francisco
35h 10m
2 stops
CNS23:55Cairns
24 Mar
CNS06:00Cairns
43h 25m
2 stops
SFO08:25San Francisco
$2,119

momondo Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns 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 9 February 2026.
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Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

19:30-13:40

2 stops25h 10m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

06:00-15:22

2 stops26h 22m

$1,500

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

19:30-13:40

2 stops25h 10m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

06:00-10:20

2 stops21h 20m

$1,502

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

19:30-13:40

2 stops25h 10m

Cairns

Sat 9/5

19:10-10:20

2 stops32h 10m

$1,503

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

19:30-13:40

2 stops25h 10m

Cairns

Sat 30/5

19:10-10:20

2 stops32h 10m

$1,505

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

19:30-13:40

2 stops25h 10m

Cairns

Sat 9/5

19:10-10:20

2 stops32h 10m

$1,594

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

18:00-15:55

2 stops28h 55m

Cairns

Thu 30/4

06:00-10:40

2 stops21h 40m

$1,600

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 3/4

18:00-15:00

2 stops28h 00m

Cairns

Sun 12/4

19:10-12:30

2 stops34h 20m

$1,734

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

10:13-10:35

2 stops31h 22m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

19:10-17:45

1 stop39h 35m

$1,869

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 28/2

07:00-08:20

2 stops55h 20m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

09:05-22:14

2 stops31h 09m

$4,394

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 28/2

07:00-08:20

2 stops55h 20m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

09:05-22:14

2 stops31h 09m

$4,395

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Fastest flight time

19h 40m

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The fastest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns takes 19h 40m
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  • 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.

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    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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