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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $932

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 16/9. 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
16:30 - 11:10
SFO
-
CNS
25h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 15:21
CNS
-
SFO
26h 21m
2 stops
$1,873Air Canada
Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 13:40
SFO
-
CNS
25h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 10:20
CNS
-
SFO
21h 20m
2 stops
$1,902Multiple Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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
$1,956Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:35 - 15:00
SFO
-
CNS
27h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 10:20
CNS
-
SFO
34h 45m
2 stops
$1,980Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:45
SFO
-
CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
17:40 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
36h 15m
2 stops
$2,133Air New Zealand
Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:22 - 11:40
SFO
-
CNS
30h 18m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 08:40
CNS
-
SFO
37h 00m
2 stops
$2,155Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:45
SFO
-
CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
15:45 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
38h 10m
2 stops
$2,193Air New Zealand
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
Air Canada Logo
12:15 - 11:10
SFO
-
CNS
29h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 15:21
CNS
-
SFO
26h 21m
2 stops
$2,200Air Canada
Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 - 04:30
SFO
-
CNS
23h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 09:46
CNS
-
SFO
38h 06m
2 stops
$2,271Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
Air Canada Logo
12:15 - 11:10
SFO
-
CNS
29h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 10:20
CNS
-
SFO
34h 45m
2 stops
$2,278Air Canada
Tue, 8 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
7 Sept
SFO23:25San Francisco
18h 45m
1 stop
CNS11:10Cairns
22 Sept
CNS06:00Cairns
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO06:35San Francisco
$2,634
United Airlines
7 Sept
SFO19:49San Francisco
24h 11m
2 stops
CNS13:00Cairns
22 Sept
CNS06:00Cairns
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO06:35San Francisco
$2,662
United Airlines
8 Sept
SFO23:05San Francisco
23h 50m
1 stop
CNS15:55Cairns
23 Sept
CNS06:00Cairns
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO06:35San Francisco
$2,665

Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
7 Sept
SFO15:55San Francisco
48h 55m
2 stops
CNS09:50Cairns
21 Sept
CNS10:30Cairns
44h 05m
2 stops
SFO13:35San Francisco
$2,666
Qatar Airways
7 Sept
SFO15:55San Francisco
48h 55m
2 stops
CNS09:50Cairns
22 Sept
CNS16:35Cairns
62h 00m
2 stops
SFO13:35San Francisco
$2,688
Qatar Airways
7 Sept
SFO15:55San Francisco
48h 55m
2 stops
CNS09:50Cairns
23 Sept
CNS16:55Cairns
37h 40m
2 stops
SFO13:35San Francisco
$2,690

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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 3 August 2026.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

16:30-11:10

2 stops25h 40m

Cairns

Sun 20/9

06:00-15:21

2 stops26h 21m

$1,873
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

19:30-13:40

2 stops25h 10m

Cairns

Tue 22/9

06:00-10:20

2 stops21h 20m

$1,902

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

$1,956

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

18:35-15:00

2 stops27h 25m

Cairns

Wed 23/9

16:35-10:20

2 stops34h 45m

$1,980

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

22:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

17:40-12:55

2 stops36h 15m

$2,133

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

12:22-11:40

2 stops30h 18m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

12:40-08:40

2 stops37h 00m

$2,155

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

22:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Tue 22/9

15:45-12:55

2 stops38h 10m

$2,193

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

12:15-11:10

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

Mon 21/9

06:00-15:21

2 stops26h 21m

$2,200

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

12:15-04:30

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

12:40-09:46

2 stops38h 06m

$2,271

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

12:15-11:10

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

Wed 23/9

16:35-10:20

2 stops34h 45m

$2,278

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Fastest flight time

25h 03m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 25h 03m
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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 25h 03m.

  • 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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