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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns from $928

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Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 17:15
SFO
-
CNS
25h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 12:35
CNS
-
SFO
23h 55m
2 stops
$1,795Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 11:10
SFO
-
CNS
22h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:09
CNS
-
SFO
23h 09m
2 stops
$1,908Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
United Airlines Logo
23:05 - 23:55
SFO
-
CNS
30h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:50
CNS
-
SFO
18h 50m
1 stop
$2,136United Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:00 - 13:40
SFO
-
CNS
21h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 06:50
CNS
-
SFO
28h 40m
1 stop
$2,140Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
United Airlines Logo
16:21 - 23:55
SFO
-
CNS
37h 34m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:50
CNS
-
SFO
18h 50m
1 stop
$2,143United Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:40
SFO
-
CNS
46h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 18:23
CNS
-
SFO
22h 43m
2 stops
$2,197Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 04:30
SFO
-
CNS
42h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 09:50
CNS
-
SFO
53h 50m
2 stops
$2,221Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
15:30 - 11:05
SFO
-
CNS
25h 35m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:55 - 21:28
CNS
-
SFO
49h 33m
2 stops
$2,243Qantas Airways
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 22:10
STS
-
CNS
45h 10m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:55 - 21:34
CNS
-
STS
48h 39m
2 stops
$4,112Qantas Airways
Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
08:00 - 08:20
SJC
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CNS
54h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
11:35 - 20:49
CNS
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SJC
51h 14m
2 stops
$11,211Qantas Airways
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

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
18 Nov
SFO23:05San Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
CNS23:55Cairns
2 Dec
CNS06:00Cairns
18h 50m
1 stop
SFO06:50San Francisco
$2,136
United Airlines
18 Nov
SFO16:21San Francisco
37h 34m
2 stops
CNS23:55Cairns
2 Dec
CNS06:00Cairns
18h 50m
1 stop
SFO06:50San Francisco
$2,143

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
18 Nov
SFO19:50San Francisco
32h 50m
2 stops
CNS22:40Cairns
2 Dec
CNS06:00Cairns
30h 56m
3 stops
SFO18:56San Francisco
$2,507
Air New Zealand
6 July
SFO22:05San Francisco
41h 35m
2 stops
CNS08:40Cairns
13 July
CNS06:50Cairns
31h 54m
3 stops
SFO21:44San Francisco
$2,935
Air New Zealand
6 July
SFO16:25San Francisco
47h 15m
3 stops
CNS08:40Cairns
13 July
CNS06:50Cairns
31h 54m
3 stops
SFO21:44San Francisco
$3,031

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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 31 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 18/11

21:50-17:15

2 stops25h 25m

Cairns

Wed 2/12

06:40-12:35

2 stops23h 55m

$1,795
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

19:30-11:10

2 stops22h 40m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

06:00-12:09

2 stops23h 09m

$1,908

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 18/11

23:05-23:55

1 stop30h 50m

Cairns

Wed 2/12

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

$2,136

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

23:00-13:40

1 stop21h 40m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

19:10-06:50

1 stop28h 40m

$2,140

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 18/11

16:21-23:55

2 stops37h 34m

Cairns

Wed 2/12

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

$2,143

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

19:50-11:40

3 stops46h 50m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

12:40-18:23

2 stops22h 43m

$2,197

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

17:15-04:30

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

21:00-09:50

2 stops53h 50m

$2,221

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

15:30-11:05

2 stops25h 35m

Cairns

Sun 8/11

13:55-21:28

2 stops49h 33m

$2,243

Santa RosaCairns

STS - CNS

STSCNS

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Fri 6/11

07:00-22:10

2 stops45h 10m

Cairns

Tue 10/11

14:55-21:34

2 stops48h 39m

$4,112

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Thu 12/11

08:00-08:20

2 stops54h 20m

Cairns

Mon 16/11

11:35-20:49

2 stops51h 14m

$11,211

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Fastest flight time

22h 40m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns takes 22h 40m
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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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