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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $839

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Cairns departing on 26/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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23:10 - 11:40SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
19h 30m1 stop Nadi
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12:40 - 18:23CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 43m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,635Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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17:15 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
42h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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12:40 - 10:22CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
38h 42m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,793Multiple Airlines
Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
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18:59 - 11:40SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi
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12:40 - 18:23CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 43m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,841Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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19:30 - 15:00SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
26h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 15:21CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
26h 21m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,849Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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22:05 - 10:45SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
19h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl
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06:50 - 12:55CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
47h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl
$1,953Air New Zealand
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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01:40 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
33h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
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19:10 - 12:55CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
34h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl
$2,168Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep
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22:05 - 22:45SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
31h 40m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane
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17:40 - 12:55CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
36h 15m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl
$2,194Air New Zealand
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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01:40 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
33h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
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11:40 - 15:15CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 35m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$2,216Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep
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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
$2,222Multiple Airlines
Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
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17:15 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
42h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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11:40 - 14:45CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 05m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$2,337Multiple Airlines
Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

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Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
29 Oct
SFO16:00San Francisco
50h 00m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
2 Nov
CNS17:25Cairns
37h 15m
2 stops
SFO12:40San Francisco
$2,780
Qatar Airways
28 Aug
SFO13:41San Francisco
51h 09m
3 stops
CNS09:50Cairns
10 Sept
CNS19:15Cairns
59h 20m
2 stops
SFO13:35San Francisco
$3,323
Qatar Airways
28 Aug
SFO13:41San Francisco
51h 09m
3 stops
CNS09:50Cairns
10 Sept
CNS12:10Cairns
46h 50m
3 stops
SFO18:00San Francisco
$4,219

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
8 Sept
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45Cairns
15 Sept
CNS06:50Cairns
47h 05m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$1,953
Air New Zealand
7 Sept
SFO22:05San Francisco
31h 40m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
14 Sept
CNS17:40Cairns
36h 15m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,194
Air New Zealand
19 Sept
SFO14:34San Francisco
30h 06m
3 stops
CNS13:40Cairns
28 Sept
CNS10:55Cairns
26h 19m
2 stops
SFO20:14San Francisco
$2,372

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SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

23:10-11:40

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Mon 28/9

12:40-18:23

2 stops22h 43m

$1,635

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

17:15-04:30

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Mon 5/10

12:40-10:22

2 stops38h 42m

$1,793

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

18:59-11:40

2 stops23h 41m

Cairns

Mon 28/9

12:40-18:23

2 stops22h 43m

$1,841

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

19:30-15:00

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

06:00-15:21

2 stops26h 21m

$1,849

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

22:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

06:50-12:55

2 stops47h 05m

$1,953

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 27/8

01:40-04:30

1 stop33h 50m

Cairns

Thu 10/9

19:10-12:55

2 stops34h 45m

$2,168

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

22:05-22:45

2 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

17:40-12:55

2 stops36h 15m

$2,194

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 27/8

01:40-04:30

1 stop33h 50m

Cairns

Thu 10/9

11:40-15:15

1 stop20h 35m

$2,216

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

18:33-15:00

2 stops27h 27m

Cairns

Mon 5/10

06:00-10:20

2 stops21h 20m

$2,222

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

17:15-04:30

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Mon 5/10

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

$2,337

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Fastest flight time

26h 25m

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 26h 25m
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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 26h 25m.

  • 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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