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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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16:03 - 11:35SFO-CNS

25h 32m2 stops

12:35 - 18:38CNS-SFO

24h 03m2 stops

$1,748Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

19:50 - 14:05SFO-CNS

24h 15m2 stops

06:00 - 11:05CNS-SFO

23h 05m2 stops

$1,915Air New Zealand

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Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

16:30 - 11:35SFO-CNS

25h 05m2 stops

17:35 - 12:25CNS-SFO

36h 50m2 stops

$1,931Fiji Airways

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Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

20:15 - 11:50SFO-CNS

21h 35m1 stop

11:45 - 15:55CNS-SFO

22h 10m2 stops

$1,933Qantas Airways

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Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

20:15 - 13:50SFO-CNS

23h 35m1 stop

12:35 - 15:55CNS-SFO

21h 20m1 stop

$1,974Qantas Airways

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Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

11:25 - 09:55SFO-CNS

28h 30m1 stop

11:25 - 16:05CNS-SFO

22h 40m1 stop

$2,109Cathay Pacific

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Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

11:25 - 09:55SFO-CNS

28h 30m1 stop

11:25 - 16:05CNS-SFO

22h 40m1 stop

$2,136Cathay Pacific

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Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

19:01 - 11:35SFO-CNS

22h 34m2 stops

12:35 - 18:30CNS-SFO

23h 55m2 stops

$2,200Fiji Airways

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Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

23:05 - 19:05SFO-CNS

26h 00m1 stop

06:00 - 06:50CNS-SFO

18h 50m1 stop

$2,272United Airlines

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Mon, 17 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec

23:10 - 14:00SFO-CNS

20h 50m1 stop

06:00 - 06:50CNS-SFO

18h 50m1 stop

$2,277United Airlines

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Sat, 24 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Cathay Pacific

8 Jan

SFO11:25San Francisco

28h 30m

1 stop

CNS09:55Cairns

22 Jan

CNS11:25Cairns

22h 40m

1 stop

SFO16:05San Francisco

$2,109

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Cathay Pacific

8 Jan

SFO11:25San Francisco

28h 30m

1 stop

CNS09:55Cairns

22 Jan

CNS11:25Cairns

22h 40m

1 stop

SFO16:05San Francisco

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Cathay Pacific

24 Jan

SFO22:55San Francisco

41h 00m

1 stop

CNS09:55Cairns

31 Jan

CNS11:25Cairns

22h 40m

1 stop

SFO16:05San Francisco

$2,263

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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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United Airlines

17 Nov

SFO23:05San Francisco

26h 00m

1 stop

CNS19:05Cairns

4 Dec

CNS06:00Cairns

18h 50m

1 stop

SFO06:50San Francisco

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United Airlines

24 Jan

SFO23:10San Francisco

20h 50m

1 stop

CNS14:00Cairns

30 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

18h 50m

1 stop

SFO06:50San Francisco

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United Airlines

17 Nov

SFO18:55San Francisco

30h 10m

2 stops

CNS19:05Cairns

5 Dec

CNS06:00Cairns

18h 50m

1 stop

SFO06:50San Francisco

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SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

16:03-11:35

2 stops25h 32m

Cairns

Sat 31/1

12:35-18:38

2 stops24h 03m

$1,748

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

19:50-14:05

2 stops24h 15m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

06:00-11:05

2 stops23h 05m

$1,915

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

16:30-11:35

2 stops25h 05m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

17:35-12:25

2 stops36h 50m

$1,931

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

20:15-11:50

1 stop21h 35m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

11:45-15:55

2 stops22h 10m

$1,933

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

20:15-13:50

1 stop23h 35m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

12:35-15:55

1 stop21h 20m

$1,974

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

$2,109

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

$2,136

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

19:01-11:35

2 stops22h 34m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

12:35-18:30

2 stops23h 55m

$2,200

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

23:05-19:05

1 stop26h 00m

Cairns

Thu 4/12

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

$2,272

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

23:10-14:00

1 stop20h 50m

Cairns

Fri 30/1

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

$2,277

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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 50m.
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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