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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $736

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Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 18:25
SFO
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CNS
40h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 13:55
CNS
-
SFO
18h 15m
1 stop
$1,703Multiple Airlines
Sat, 4 Jul - Sat, 18 Jul
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 11:40
SFO
-
CNS
20h 05m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
12:40 - 13:55
CNS
-
SFO
18h 15m
1 stop
$1,761Fiji Airways
Sat, 4 Jul - Sat, 18 Jul
United Airlines Logo
23:20 - 20:20
SFO
-
CNS
28h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:25
CNS
-
SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,801United Airlines
Fri, 3 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
United Airlines Logo
18:43 - 20:20
SFO
-
CNS
32h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:25
CNS
-
SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,807United Airlines
Fri, 3 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
United Airlines Logo
20:55 - 20:20
SFO
-
CNS
54h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:25
CNS
-
SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,823United Airlines
Thu, 2 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
19:53 - 12:55
SFO
-
CNS
24h 02m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
11:20 - 23:51
CNS
-
SFO
29h 31m
2 stops
$1,830Qantas Airways
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
United Airlines Logo
23:20 - 20:20
SFO
-
CNS
28h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:05
CNS
-
SFO
43h 05m
2 stops
$1,833United Airlines
Sat, 4 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
United Airlines Logo
16:25 - 20:20
SFO
-
CNS
34h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:05
CNS
-
SFO
43h 05m
2 stops
$1,839United Airlines
Fri, 3 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
United Airlines Logo
22:37 - 20:20
SFO
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CNS
52h 43m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:05
CNS
-
SFO
43h 05m
2 stops
$1,856United Airlines
Thu, 2 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:20 - 13:25
SFO
-
CNS
21h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:40 - 08:05
CNS
-
SFO
27h 25m
1 stop
$1,864Multiple Airlines
Thu, 25 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul

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Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
11 May
SFO19:53San Francisco
24h 02m
2 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
18 May
CNS11:20Cairns
29h 31m
2 stops
SFO23:51San Francisco
$1,830
Qantas Airways
25 June
SFO06:00San Francisco
38h 25m
2 stops
CNS13:25Cairns
4 July
CNS13:55Cairns
25h 19m
2 stops
SFO22:14San Francisco
$1,899
Qantas Airways
2 May
SFO18:45San Francisco
25h 10m
2 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
9 May
CNS19:10Cairns
32h 08m
2 stops
SFO10:18San Francisco
$1,903

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
3 July
SFO23:20San Francisco
28h 00m
1 stop
CNS20:20Cairns
19 July
CNS06:00Cairns
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO06:25San Francisco
$1,801
United Airlines
3 July
SFO18:43San Francisco
32h 37m
2 stops
CNS20:20Cairns
19 July
CNS06:00Cairns
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO06:25San Francisco
$1,807
United Airlines
2 July
SFO20:55San Francisco
54h 25m
2 stops
CNS20:20Cairns
19 July
CNS06:00Cairns
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO06:25San Francisco
$1,823

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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 26 April 2026.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 4/7

08:30-18:25

2 stops40h 55m

Cairns

Sat 18/7

12:40-13:55

1 stop18h 15m

$1,703
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 4/7

22:35-11:40

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Sat 18/7

12:40-13:55

1 stop18h 15m

$1,760

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

23:20-20:20

1 stop28h 00m

Cairns

Sun 19/7

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$1,801

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

18:43-20:20

2 stops32h 37m

Cairns

Sun 19/7

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$1,807

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 2/7

20:55-20:20

2 stops54h 25m

Cairns

Sun 19/7

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$1,823

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

19:53-12:55

2 stops24h 02m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

11:20-23:51

2 stops29h 31m

$1,830

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 4/7

23:20-20:20

1 stop28h 00m

Cairns

Sun 19/7

06:00-08:05

2 stops43h 05m

$1,833

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

16:25-20:20

2 stops34h 55m

Cairns

Sun 19/7

06:00-08:05

2 stops43h 05m

$1,839

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 2/7

22:37-20:20

2 stops52h 43m

Cairns

Sun 19/7

06:00-08:05

2 stops43h 05m

$1,856

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 25/6

23:20-13:25

1 stop21h 05m

Cairns

Sat 4/7

21:40-08:05

1 stop27h 25m

$1,864

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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
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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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