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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $717

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14:45 - 14:00SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 10:32CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,690Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
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18:33 - 15:00SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
27h 27m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 10:20CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
21h 20m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,703Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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14:45 - 14:00SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
29h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 13:51CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
25h 51m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,742Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
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17:35 - 14:00SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
26h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 10:32CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,743Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
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16:51 - 21:00SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
35h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane
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11:40 - 14:45CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 05m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,925Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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16:45 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
42h 45m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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11:40 - 14:45CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 05m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$2,187Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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19:48 - 08:20SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
43h 32m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith
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09:15 - 08:01CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
39h 46m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu Los Angeles
$2,230Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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19:50 - 22:40SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
32h 50m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane
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11:40 - 11:05CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 25m3 stops Melbourne Christchurch Auckland Intl
$2,249Air New Zealand
Sat, 6 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
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19:50 - 22:40SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
32h 50m3 stops Auckland Intl Wellington Brisbane
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11:40 - 11:05CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 25m3 stops Melbourne Christchurch Auckland Intl
$2,278Air New Zealand
Sat, 6 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
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22:44 - 14:55SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
46h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:00 - 06:30CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 30m1 stop Brisbane
$2,309United Airlines
Sat, 6 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb

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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
6 Feb
SFO22:44San Francisco
46h 11m
2 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
23 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
18h 30m
1 stop
SFO06:30San Francisco
$2,309
United Airlines
6 Feb
SFO22:44San Francisco
46h 11m
2 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
20 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
18h 30m
1 stop
SFO06:30San Francisco
$2,377
United Airlines
6 Feb
SFO22:44San Francisco
46h 11m
2 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
20 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
18h 30m
1 stop
SFO06:30San Francisco
$2,378

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best American Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
American Airlines
27 Sept
SFO22:30San Francisco
21h 25m
1 stop
CNS12:55Cairns
4 Oct
CNS15:45Cairns
24h 10m
2 stops
SFO22:55San Francisco
$2,448
American Airlines
27 Sept
SFO22:30San Francisco
21h 25m
1 stop
CNS12:55Cairns
4 Oct
CNS12:40Cairns
21h 05m
1 stop
SFO16:45San Francisco
$2,450

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SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 6/2

14:45-14:00

2 stops29h 15m

Cairns

Tue 23/2

06:00-10:32

2 stops22h 32m

$1,690
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

18:33-15:00

2 stops27h 27m

Cairns

Tue 20/10

06:00-10:20

2 stops21h 20m

$1,703

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 6/2

14:45-14:00

2 stops29h 15m

Cairns

Sat 20/2

06:00-13:51

2 stops25h 51m

$1,742

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 6/2

17:35-14:00

2 stops26h 25m

Cairns

Sat 20/2

06:00-10:32

2 stops22h 32m

$1,743

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

16:51-21:00

2 stops35h 09m

Cairns

Tue 20/10

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

$1,925

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

16:45-04:30

1 stop42h 45m

Cairns

Tue 20/10

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

$2,187

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

19:48-08:20

2 stops43h 32m

Cairns

Tue 20/10

09:15-08:01

3 stops39h 46m

$2,230

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 6/2

19:50-22:40

2 stops32h 50m

Cairns

Sat 20/2

11:40-11:05

3 stops41h 25m

$2,249

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 6/2

19:50-22:40

3 stops32h 50m

Cairns

Sat 20/2

11:40-11:05

3 stops41h 25m

$2,278

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 6/2

22:44-14:55

2 stops46h 11m

Cairns

Tue 23/2

06:00-06:30

1 stop18h 30m

$2,309

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Best price found

$717

Fastest flight time

27h 27m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $717. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,690.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 27h 27m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Cairns

  • How far is San Francisco to Cairns by plane?

    Cairns is 11298.2 km away from San Francisco. By plane, this route typically takes 27h 27m.

  • 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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