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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $722

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21:35 - 11:35SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
20h 00m1 stop Nadi
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12:35 - 12:50CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 15m1 stop Nadi
$1,031Fiji Airways
Sat, 26 Dec - Sat, 9 Jan
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19:52 - 11:40SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
22h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi
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12:40 - 13:40CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,546Multiple Airlines
Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
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18:53 - 14:00SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
25h 07m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 10:32CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,673Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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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
$1,679Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
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11:25 - 14:55SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
33h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:00 - 10:32CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,723Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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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
$1,732Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
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23:10 - 11:40SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
19h 30m1 stop Nadi
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06:00 - 13:25CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
48h 25m2 stops Brisbane Nadi
$1,741Multiple Airlines
Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 24 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
$1,783Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
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13:25 - 11:40SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
29h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi
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07:00 - 13:40CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
23h 40m2 stops Melbourne Nadi
$1,877Multiple Airlines
Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
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09:14 - 11:00SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
31h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane
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11:45 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
19h 50m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,887Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

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Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Fiji Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Fiji Airways
26 Dec
SFO21:35San Francisco
20h 00m
1 stop
CNS11:35Cairns
9 Jan
CNS12:35Cairns
18h 15m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
$1,031
Fiji Airways
26 Dec
SFO21:35San Francisco
20h 00m
1 stop
CNS11:35Cairns
9 Jan
CNS12:35Cairns
18h 15m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
$2,421

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
16 Nov
SFO18:25San Francisco
46h 30m
3 stops
CNS10:55Cairns
8 Dec
CNS06:00Cairns
32h 32m
3 stops
SFO20:32San Francisco
$2,234
Air New Zealand
6 Feb
SFO19:50San Francisco
32h 50m
2 stops
CNS22:40Cairns
20 Feb
CNS11:40Cairns
41h 25m
3 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$2,260
Air New Zealand
6 Feb
SFO16:40San Francisco
48h 15m
3 stops
CNS10:55Cairns
23 Feb
CNS17:40Cairns
35h 25m
2 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$2,276

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SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 26/12

21:35-11:35

1 stop20h 00m

Cairns

Sat 9/1

12:35-12:50

1 stop18h 15m

$1,031

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

19:52-11:40

2 stops22h 48m

Cairns

Sat 10/10

12:40-13:40

1 stop18h 00m

$1,546

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

18:53-14:00

2 stops25h 07m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

06:00-10:32

2 stops22h 32m

$1,673

San FranciscoCairns

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

$1,679

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 2/11

11:25-14:55

2 stops33h 30m

Cairns

Mon 9/11

06:00-10:32

2 stops22h 32m

$1,723

San FranciscoCairns

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

$1,732

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 17/10

23:10-11:40

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Sat 24/10

06:00-13:25

2 stops48h 25m

$1,741

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

$1,783

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

13:25-11:40

2 stops29h 15m

Cairns

Sat 10/10

07:00-13:40

2 stops23h 40m

$1,877

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 2/11

09:14-11:00

2 stops31h 46m

Cairns

Mon 9/11

11:45-13:35

1 stop19h 50m

$1,887

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$722

Fastest flight time

20h 00m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $722. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,031.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 20h 00m
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 20h 00m.

  • 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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