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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $1,022

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Multiple Airlines Logo
22:35 - 11:40
SFO
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CNS
20h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 13:40
CNS
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SFO
37h 45m
2 stops
$1,408Multiple Airlines
Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
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19:30 - 13:40
SFO
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CNS
25h 10m
2 stops
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06:00 - 15:22
CNS
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SFO
26h 22m
2 stops
$1,488Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
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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
$1,491Multiple Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
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22:35 - 11:40
SFO
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CNS
20h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 - 13:40
CNS
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SFO
43h 20m
3 stops
$1,577Multiple Airlines
Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
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16:45 - 04:30
SFO
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CNS
42h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 07:27
CNS
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SFO
35h 47m
2 stops
$1,627Multiple Airlines
Fri, 29 May - Mon, 8 Jun
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16:45 - 04:30
SFO
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CNS
42h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 13:55
CNS
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SFO
35h 45m
2 stops
$1,700Multiple Airlines
Fri, 29 May - Tue, 9 Jun
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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
$1,720Multiple Airlines
Fri, 3 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 17:25
SFO
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CNS
30h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 12:30
CNS
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SFO
34h 20m
2 stops
$1,791Multiple Airlines
Thu, 2 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
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22:35 - 11:40
SFO
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CNS
20h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 15:15
CNS
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SFO
20h 35m
1 stop
$1,850Multiple Airlines
Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
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13:40 - 10:35
SFO
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CNS
27h 55m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:55 - 23:51
CNS
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SFO
26h 56m
2 stops
$1,858Qantas Airways
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May

Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
12 Mar
SFO20:50San Francisco
27h 00m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
19 Mar
CNS11:45Cairns
41h 20m
2 stops
SFO12:05San Francisco
$1,930
Air New Zealand
2 May
SFO22:50San Francisco
25h 45m
1 stop
CNS17:35Cairns
9 May
CNS11:55Cairns
25h 28m
2 stops
SFO20:23San Francisco
$2,226
Air New Zealand
11 May
SFO22:05San Francisco
31h 40m
3 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
18 May
CNS18:20Cairns
35h 35m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,261

Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
11 May
SFO13:40San Francisco
27h 55m
2 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
18 May
CNS13:55Cairns
26h 56m
2 stops
SFO23:51San Francisco
$1,858
Qantas Airways
3 Apr
SFO22:30San Francisco
30h 55m
1 stop
CNS22:25Cairns
12 Apr
CNS18:55Cairns
63h 50m
2 stops
SFO17:45San Francisco
$1,891
Qantas Airways
11 May
SFO10:13San Francisco
31h 22m
2 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
18 May
CNS19:10Cairns
39h 35m
1 stop
SFO17:45San Francisco
$1,911

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 11 February 2026.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

22:35-11:40

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Sat 22/8

16:55-13:40

2 stops37h 45m

$1,408

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

$1,488

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

$1,491

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

22:35-11:40

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Sat 22/8

11:20-13:40

3 stops43h 20m

$1,577

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

16:45-04:30

1 stop42h 45m

Cairns

Mon 8/6

12:40-07:27

2 stops35h 47m

$1,627

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

16:45-04:30

1 stop42h 45m

Cairns

Tue 9/6

19:10-13:55

2 stops35h 45m

$1,700

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

$1,720

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 2/4

18:00-17:25

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Sun 12/4

19:10-12:30

2 stops34h 20m

$1,791

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

22:35-11:40

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Sat 22/8

11:40-15:15

1 stop20h 35m

$1,850

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

13:40-10:35

2 stops27h 55m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

13:55-23:51

2 stops26h 56m

$1,858

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Fastest flight time

19h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 19h 40m
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  • How far is San Francisco to Cairns by plane?

    Cairns is 11297.5 km away from San Francisco. By plane, this route typically takes 19h 40m.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cairns Airport were last updated today.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport 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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