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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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22:05 - 17:15SFO-CNS

25h 10m2 stops

06:00 - 12:25CNS-SFO

24h 25m2 stops

$1,767Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 2 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov

11:25 - 09:55SFO-CNS

28h 30m1 stop

11:25 - 16:05CNS-SFO

22h 40m1 stop

$1,773Cathay Pacific

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Thu, 1 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan

16:15 - 11:35SFO-CNS

25h 20m2 stops

12:35 - 15:44CNS-SFO

21h 09m2 stops

$1,953Fiji Airways

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Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

16:15 - 11:35SFO-CNS

25h 20m2 stops

12:35 - 15:44CNS-SFO

21h 09m2 stops

$1,964Fiji Airways

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Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

16:15 - 11:35SFO-CNS

25h 20m2 stops

12:35 - 15:44CNS-SFO

21h 09m2 stops

$2,167Fiji Airways

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Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

22:05 - 21:00SFO-CNS

28h 55m2 stops

11:55 - 13:30CNS-SFO

19h 35m1 stop

$2,217Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 2 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov

07:25 - 14:55SFO-CNS

37h 30m2 stops

06:00 - 06:50CNS-SFO

18h 50m1 stop

$2,614United Airlines

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Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

20:15 - 14:55SFO-CNS

24h 40m1 stop

06:00 - 08:25CNS-SFO

44h 25m2 stops

$2,733United Airlines

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Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

16:03 - 11:00SFO-CNS

24h 57m2 stops

06:00 - 10:41CNS-SFO

22h 41m2 stops

$3,479Qantas Airways

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Fri, 19 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan

19:04 - 21:00SFO-CNS

31h 56m2 stops

06:00 - 20:09CNS-SFO

32h 09m2 stops

$3,502Qantas Airways

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Fri, 19 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan

Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Qantas Airways

19 Dec

SFO16:03San Francisco

24h 57m

2 stops

CNS11:00Cairns

4 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

22h 41m

2 stops

SFO10:41San Francisco

$3,479

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Qantas Airways

19 Dec

SFO19:04San Francisco

31h 56m

2 stops

CNS21:00Cairns

4 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

32h 09m

2 stops

SFO20:09San Francisco

$3,502

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Qantas Airways

20 Dec

SFO19:04San Francisco

27h 11m

2 stops

CNS16:15Cairns

3 Jan

CNS15:35Cairns

37h 06m

2 stops

SFO10:41San Francisco

$3,659

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Air New Zealand

2 Nov

SFO16:15San Francisco

27h 50m

3 stops

CNS14:05Cairns

9 Nov

CNS06:00Cairns

29h 38m

3 stops

SFO17:38San Francisco

$3,812

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Air New Zealand

19 Dec

SFO23:25San Francisco

29h 40m

2 stops

CNS23:05Cairns

4 Jan

CNS17:35Cairns

54h 40m

2 stops

SFO06:15San Francisco

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SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

22:05-17:15

2 stops25h 10m

Cairns

Sun 9/11

06:00-12:25

2 stops24h 25m

$1,767

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

11:25-09:55

1 stop28h 30m

Cairns

Tue 13/1

11:25-16:05

1 stop22h 40m

$1,773

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

16:15-11:35

2 stops25h 20m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

12:35-15:44

2 stops21h 09m

$1,953

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

16:15-11:35

2 stops25h 20m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

12:35-15:44

2 stops21h 09m

$1,964

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

16:15-11:35

2 stops25h 20m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

12:35-15:44

2 stops21h 09m

$2,167

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

22:05-21:00

2 stops28h 55m

Cairns

Sun 9/11

11:55-13:30

1 stop19h 35m

$2,217

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

07:25-14:55

2 stops37h 30m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

$2,614

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

20:15-14:55

1 stop24h 40m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

06:00-08:25

2 stops44h 25m

$2,733

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 19/12

16:03-11:00

2 stops24h 57m

Cairns

Sun 4/1

06:00-10:41

2 stops22h 41m

$3,479

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 19/12

19:04-21:00

2 stops31h 56m

Cairns

Sun 4/1

06:00-20:09

2 stops32h 09m

$3,502

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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 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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