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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $1,761

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Multiple Airlines Logo
18:56 - 11:40
SFO
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CNS
23h 44m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 18:26
CNS
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SFO
22h 46m
2 stops
$1,761Multiple Airlines
Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 04:30
SFO
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CNS
42h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 21:00
CNS
-
SFO
25h 20m
2 stops
$1,856Multiple Airlines
Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:25 - 18:25
SFO
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CNS
26h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 18:26
CNS
-
SFO
29h 26m
3 stops
$1,913Multiple Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:45
SFO
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
18h 00m
1 stop
$1,969Air New Zealand
Sun, 23 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 19:30
SFO
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CNS
28h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
18h 00m
1 stop
$2,004Air New Zealand
Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 19:30
SFO
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CNS
28h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
23h 55m
2 stops
$2,015Air New Zealand
Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 09:20
SFO
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CNS
44h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 20:23
CNS
-
SFO
21h 48m
2 stops
$2,034Multiple Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 17:00
SFO
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CNS
36h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 09:50
CNS
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SFO
32h 35m
1 stop
$2,315Singapore Airlines
Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
23:00 - 13:40
SFO
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CNS
21h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 12:55
CNS
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SFO
18h 00m
1 stop
$2,326Air New Zealand
Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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20:24 - 17:35
SFO
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CNS
28h 11m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:55 - 23:59
CNS
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SFO
27h 04m
2 stops
$2,348Qantas Airways
Thu, 25 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Singapore Airlines
10 Aug
SFO11:45San Francisco
36h 15m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
31 Aug
CNS18:15Cairns
32h 35m
1 stop
SFO09:50San Francisco
$2,315
Singapore Airlines
11 May
SFO11:00San Francisco
37h 00m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
18 May
CNS18:15Cairns
31h 55m
1 stop
SFO09:10San Francisco
$5,324

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
23 Aug
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45Cairns
1 Sept
CNS11:55Cairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
$1,969
Air New Zealand
10 Aug
SFO22:05San Francisco
28h 25m
2 stops
CNS19:30Cairns
31 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,004
Air New Zealand
10 Aug
SFO22:05San Francisco
28h 25m
2 stops
CNS19:30Cairns
31 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
23h 55m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,015

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

18:56-11:40

2 stops23h 44m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

12:40-18:26

2 stops22h 46m

$1,761

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

17:15-04:30

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

12:40-21:00

2 stops25h 20m

$1,856

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

23:25-18:25

2 stops26h 00m

Cairns

Tue 1/9

06:00-18:26

3 stops29h 26m

$1,913
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

22:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Tue 1/9

11:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

$1,969

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

22:05-19:30

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

11:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

$2,004

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

22:05-19:30

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

06:00-12:55

2 stops23h 55m

$2,015

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

19:50-09:20

2 stops44h 30m

Cairns

Tue 1/9

15:35-20:23

2 stops21h 48m

$2,034

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

11:45-17:00

1 stop36h 15m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

18:15-09:50

1 stop32h 35m

$2,315

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

23:00-13:40

1 stop21h 40m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

11:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

$2,326

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 25/6

20:24-17:35

2 stops28h 11m

Cairns

Wed 8/7

13:55-23:59

2 stops27h 04m

$2,348

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Fastest flight time

18h 45m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 18h 45m
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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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 18h 45m.

  • 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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