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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $670

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Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:45
SFO
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
17:40 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
36h 15m
2 stops
$1,686Air New Zealand
Sun, 26 Jul - Sun, 16 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 16:55
SFO
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CNS
25h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
17:40 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
36h 15m
2 stops
$1,716Air New Zealand
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 19:30
SFO
-
CNS
28h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
35h 00m
2 stops
$1,719Air New Zealand
Sun, 26 Jul - Sun, 16 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 16:55
SFO
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CNS
25h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
13:55 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
40h 00m
2 stops
$1,783Air New Zealand
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 16:55
SFO
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CNS
25h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
17:40 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
36h 15m
2 stops
$1,784Air New Zealand
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 16:55
SFO
-
CNS
25h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
17:40 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
36h 15m
2 stops
$1,786Air New Zealand
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 16:55
SFO
-
CNS
25h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
13:55 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
40h 00m
2 stops
$1,787Air New Zealand
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Air New Zealand Logo
22:40 - 10:45
SFO
-
CNS
43h 05m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
15:45 - 12:55
CNS
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SFO
38h 10m
2 stops
$1,803Air New Zealand
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 22:45
SFO
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CNS
31h 40m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
13:55 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
40h 00m
2 stops
$1,820Air New Zealand
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Air New Zealand Logo
21:20 - 10:45
SFO
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CNS
44h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
13:55 - 12:55
CNS
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SFO
40h 00m
2 stops
$1,870Air New Zealand
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 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
26 July
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45Cairns
16 Aug
CNS17:40Cairns
36h 15m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$1,686
Air New Zealand
11 May
SFO22:05San Francisco
25h 50m
2 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
18 May
CNS17:40Cairns
36h 15m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$1,716
Air New Zealand
26 July
SFO22:05San Francisco
28h 25m
2 stops
CNS19:30Cairns
16 Aug
CNS18:55Cairns
35h 00m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$1,719

Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
11 Apr
SFO18:45San Francisco
22h 50m
2 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
18 Apr
CNS15:45Cairns
43h 00m
2 stops
SFO17:45San Francisco
$2,301
Qantas Airways
24 Mar
SFO16:59San Francisco
25h 01m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
30 Mar
CNS17:20Cairns
42h 10m
2 stops
SFO18:30San Francisco
$2,544
Qantas Airways
23 Mar
SFO16:59San Francisco
25h 01m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
26 Mar
CNS14:50Cairns
23h 23m
2 stops
SFO21:13San Francisco
$2,925

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 26/7

22:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Sun 16/8

17:40-12:55

2 stops36h 15m

$1,686

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

22:05-16:55

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

17:40-12:55

2 stops36h 15m

$1,716

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 26/7

22:05-19:30

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Sun 16/8

18:55-12:55

2 stops35h 00m

$1,719

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

22:05-16:55

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

13:55-12:55

2 stops40h 00m

$1,783

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

22:05-16:55

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

17:40-12:55

2 stops36h 15m

$1,784

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

22:05-16:55

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

17:40-12:55

2 stops36h 15m

$1,786

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

22:05-16:55

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

13:55-12:55

2 stops40h 00m

$1,787

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

22:40-10:45

2 stops43h 05m

Cairns

Sat 9/5

15:45-12:55

2 stops38h 10m

$1,803

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

22:05-22:45

2 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Tue 5/5

13:55-12:55

2 stops40h 00m

$1,820

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

21:20-10:45

2 stops44h 25m

Cairns

Sat 9/5

13:55-12:55

2 stops40h 00m

$1,870

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Fastest flight time

21h 20m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 21h 20m
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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 21h 20m.

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  • 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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