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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $971

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11:25 - 09:55SFO-CNS
28h 30m1 stop
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12:40 - 16:58CNS-SFO
21h 18m2 stops
$1,807Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 27 Jan - Thu, 14 May
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11:25 - 09:55SFO-CNS
28h 30m1 stop
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13:55 - 13:25CNS-SFO
40h 30m2 stops
$1,822Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 27 Jan - Sat, 16 May
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11:25 - 09:55SFO-CNS
28h 30m1 stop
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06:45 - 13:50CNS-SFO
24h 05m2 stops
$1,856Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 27 Jan - Fri, 15 May
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 16:55SFO-CNS
25h 50m2 stops
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11:50 - 12:55CNS-SFO
42h 05m2 stops
$2,005Air New Zealand
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Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
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22:05 - 16:45SFO-CNS
24h 40m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 13:50CNS-SFO
24h 50m2 stops
$2,011Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 28 Jan - Fri, 15 May
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18:00 - 11:05SFO-CNS
24h 05m2 stops
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15:35 - 21:04CNS-SFO
22h 29m2 stops
$2,028Qantas Airways
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Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
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21:45 - 09:55SFO-CNS
42h 10m1 stop
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06:00 - 13:50CNS-SFO
24h 50m2 stops
$2,061Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 28 Jan - Fri, 15 May
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 14:05SFO-CNS
24h 15m2 stops
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15:35 - 12:55CNS-SFO
38h 20m2 stops
$2,070Air New Zealand
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Mon, 26 Jan - Sat, 16 May
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22:05 - 11:50SFO-CNS
44h 45m2 stops
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14:55 - 12:55CNS-SFO
39h 00m2 stops
$2,081Air New Zealand
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Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 11:00SFO-CNS
24h 30m2 stops
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13:40 - 17:45CNS-SFO
21h 05m1 stop
$2,096Qantas Airways
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Wed, 28 Jan - Fri, 15 May

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
8 Jan
SFO11:25San Francisco
28h 30m
1 stop
CNS09:55Cairns
22 Jan
CNS11:25Cairns
22h 40m
1 stop
SFO16:05San Francisco
$2,115
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Cathay Pacific
28 Jan
SFO21:45San Francisco
42h 10m
1 stop
CNS09:55Cairns
15 May
CNS15:35Cairns
48h 05m
2 stops
SFO22:40San Francisco
$2,120
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Cathay Pacific
26 Jan
SFO21:45San Francisco
42h 10m
1 stop
CNS09:55Cairns
15 May
CNS15:35Cairns
60h 40m
2 stops
SFO11:15San Francisco
$2,129
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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
11 May
SFO22:05San Francisco
25h 50m
2 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
18 May
CNS11:50Cairns
42h 05m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,005
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Air New Zealand
26 Jan
SFO19:50San Francisco
24h 15m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
16 May
CNS15:35Cairns
38h 20m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,070
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Air New Zealand
11 May
SFO22:05San Francisco
44h 45m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
18 May
CNS14:55Cairns
39h 00m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,081
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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 25 November 2025.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

11:25-09:55

1 stop28h 30m

Cairns

Thu 14/5

12:40-16:58

2 stops21h 18m

$1,807

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

11:25-09:55

1 stop28h 30m

Cairns

Sat 16/5

13:55-13:25

2 stops40h 30m

$1,822

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

11:25-09:55

1 stop28h 30m

Cairns

Fri 15/5

06:45-13:50

2 stops24h 05m

$1,856

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

22:05-16:55

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

11:50-12:55

2 stops42h 05m

$2,005

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

22:05-16:45

2 stops24h 40m

Cairns

Fri 15/5

06:00-13:50

2 stops24h 50m

$2,011

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

18:00-11:05

2 stops24h 05m

Cairns

Sat 9/5

15:35-21:04

2 stops22h 29m

$2,028

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

21:45-09:55

1 stop42h 10m

Cairns

Fri 15/5

06:00-13:50

2 stops24h 50m

$2,061

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

19:50-14:05

2 stops24h 15m

Cairns

Sat 16/5

15:35-12:55

2 stops38h 20m

$2,070

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

22:05-11:50

2 stops44h 45m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

14:55-12:55

2 stops39h 00m

$2,081

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

$2,096

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Cairns

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How often are flights from San Francisco to Cairns delayed?

Historically, on average around 13% of flights between San Francisco and Cairns have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 184 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Cairns flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Cairns flights?

According to our data, China Eastern have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 12% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Cairns according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

21h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 21h 35m
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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  • 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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