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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $927

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Multiple Airlines Logo
18:23 - 11:40
SFO
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CNS
24h 17m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 20:03
CNS
-
SFO
24h 23m2 stops
$1,747Multiple Airlines
Sat, 4 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 15:55
SFO
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CNS
30h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 15:22
CNS
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SFO
26h 22m2 stops
$1,781Air Canada
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:20 - 17:30
SFO
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CNS
34h 10m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:20
CNS
-
SFO
23h 20m2 stops
$1,836Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:30 - 14:05
SFO
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CNS
27h 35m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 19:57
CNS
-
SFO
21h 22m2 stops
$1,839Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Jan - Fri, 15 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:03 - 11:00
SFO
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CNS
24h 57m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:55 - 19:57
CNS
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SFO
22h 02m2 stops
$1,841Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 14 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:23 - 11:05
SFO
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CNS
23h 42m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:55 - 17:45
CNS
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SFO
19h 50m2 stops
$1,859Multiple Airlines
Sat, 4 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:20 - 17:30
SFO
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CNS
34h 10m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:20
CNS
-
SFO
24h 20m2 stops
$1,915Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:45
SFO
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CNS
19h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 12:55
CNS
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SFO
47h 55m2 stops
$1,934Air New Zealand
Sun, 14 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 11:00
SFO
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CNS
24h 30m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 17:45
CNS
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SFO
21h 05m1 stop
$1,943Qantas Airways
Wed, 28 Jan - Fri, 15 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 09:55
SFO
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CNS
28h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 16:05
CNS
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SFO
22h 40m1 stop
$1,949Cathay Pacific
Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
11 May
SFO16:35San Francisco
30h 20m
2 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
18 May
CNS06:00Cairns
26h 22m
2 stops
SFO15:22San Francisco
$1,781
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Air Canada
21 Feb
SFO07:30San Francisco
37h 25m
2 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
25 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 20m
2 stops
SFO12:20San Francisco
$2,051
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Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Qantas Airways
28 Jan
SFO16:30San Francisco
24h 30m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
15 May
CNS13:40Cairns
21h 05m
1 stop
SFO17:45San Francisco
$1,943
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Qantas Airways
2 May
SFO14:46San Francisco
39h 24m
2 stops
CNS23:10Cairns
9 May
CNS19:10Cairns
39h 35m
1 stop
SFO17:45San Francisco
$2,183
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Qantas Airways
11 May
SFO18:00San Francisco
24h 05m
2 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
18 May
CNS19:10Cairns
39h 35m
1 stop
SFO17:45San Francisco
$2,193
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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 28 December 2025.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

18:23-11:40

2 stops24h 17m

Cairns

Mon 13/4

12:40-20:03

2 stops24h 23m

$1,747

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

16:35-15:55

2 stops30h 20m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

06:00-15:22

2 stops26h 22m

$1,781

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

13:20-17:30

2 stops34h 10m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

06:00-12:20

2 stops23h 20m

$1,836

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

16:30-14:05

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Fri 15/5

15:35-19:57

2 stops21h 22m

$1,839

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

16:03-11:00

2 stops24h 57m

Cairns

Thu 14/5

14:55-19:57

2 stops22h 02m

$1,841

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

18:23-11:05

2 stops23h 42m

Cairns

Sun 12/4

14:55-17:45

2 stops19h 50m

$1,859

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

13:20-17:30

2 stops34h 10m

Cairns

Sun 15/2

06:00-12:20

2 stops24h 20m

$1,915

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 14/6

22:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Sat 27/6

06:00-12:55

2 stops47h 55m

$1,934

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

16:30-11:00

2 stops24h 30m

Cairns

Fri 15/5

13:40-17:45

1 stop21h 05m

$1,943

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

11:25-09:55

1 stop28h 30m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

11:25-16:05

1 stop22h 40m

$1,949

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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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