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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $803

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 22/9. 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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Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 11:10
SFO
-
CNS
25h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 13:51
CNS
-
SFO
25h 51m
2 stops
$1,907Air Canada
Tue, 13 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:10 - 04:30
SFO
-
CNS
34h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:25
CNS
-
SFO
24h 25m
2 stops
$1,954Multiple Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 - 04:30
SFO
-
CNS
23h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 12:25
CNS
-
SFO
37h 05m
2 stops
$1,958Multiple Airlines
Mon, 12 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 11:10
SFO
-
CNS
22h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:06
CNS
-
SFO
28h 06m
2 stops
$1,961Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 16:55
SFO
-
CNS
28h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 13:51
CNS
-
SFO
25h 51m
2 stops
$1,967Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 04:30
SFO
-
CNS
42h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
22h 55m
2 stops
$2,082Multiple Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Air Canada Logo
18:33 - 11:10
SFO
-
CNS
23h 37m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 21:42
CNS
-
SFO
33h 42m
2 stops
$2,121Air Canada
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
Air Canada Logo
19:35 - 11:10
SFO
-
CNS
22h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 10:32
CNS
-
SFO
22h 32m
2 stops
$2,168Air Canada
Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 22:45
SFO
-
CNS
31h 40m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
35h 00m
2 stops
$2,175Air New Zealand
Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Air Canada Logo
08:23 - 11:10
SFO
-
CNS
33h 47m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 13:51
CNS
-
SFO
25h 51m
2 stops
$2,192Air Canada
Mon, 12 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

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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
6 Sept
SFO22:05San Francisco
31h 40m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
13 Sept
CNS18:55Cairns
35h 00m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,175
Air New Zealand
13 Oct
SFO21:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS09:45Cairns
7 Nov
CNS13:50Cairns
39h 15m
2 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$2,332
Air New Zealand
6 Sept
SFO22:05San Francisco
31h 40m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
13 Sept
CNS18:55Cairns
42h 15m
3 stops
SFO20:10San Francisco
$2,344

Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
6 Sept
SFO22:30San Francisco
21h 25m
1 stop
CNS12:55Cairns
13 Sept
CNS06:50Cairns
27h 55m
1 stop
SFO17:45San Francisco
$2,265
Qantas Airways
14 Oct
SFO16:04San Francisco
25h 31m
2 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
9 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
25h 19m
2 stops
SFO13:19San Francisco
$2,308
Qantas Airways
15 Oct
SFO13:28San Francisco
28h 22m
2 stops
CNS10:50Cairns
5 Nov
CNS09:15Cairns
26h 49m
2 stops
SFO18:04San Francisco
$2,342

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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 27 July 2026.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

16:35-11:10

2 stops25h 35m

Cairns

Sun 8/11

06:00-13:51

2 stops25h 51m

$1,907

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

01:10-04:30

1 stop34h 20m

Cairns

Fri 6/11

06:00-12:25

2 stops24h 25m

$1,954

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

12:15-04:30

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Thu 5/11

17:20-12:25

2 stops37h 05m

$1,958

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

19:35-11:10

2 stops22h 35m

Cairns

Fri 6/11

06:00-16:06

2 stops28h 06m

$1,961

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 14/10

19:35-16:55

2 stops28h 20m

Cairns

Sat 7/11

06:00-13:51

2 stops25h 51m

$1,967

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

17:15-04:30

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Sun 13/9

07:00-12:55

2 stops22h 55m

$2,082

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

18:33-11:10

2 stops23h 37m

Cairns

Mon 9/11

06:00-21:42

2 stops33h 42m

$2,121
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 14/10

19:35-11:10

2 stops22h 35m

Cairns

Sun 8/11

06:00-10:32

2 stops22h 32m

$2,168

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

22:05-22:45

2 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Sun 13/9

18:55-12:55

2 stops35h 00m

$2,175

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

08:23-11:10

2 stops33h 47m

Cairns

Sat 7/11

06:00-13:51

2 stops25h 51m

$2,192

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Fastest flight time

22h 35m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 22h 35m
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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 22h 35m.

  • 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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