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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $1,709

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06:30 - 14:55SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:00 - 13:47CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
24h 47m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,709Air Canada
Sun, 28 Mar - Thu, 1 Apr
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09:40 - 08:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
52h 50m3 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne
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11:45 - 13:45CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,883Multiple Airlines
Sun, 7 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
Air Canada Logo
18:50 - 14:55SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
26h 05m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Air Canada Logo
15:45 - 10:32CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
36h 47m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
$1,886Air Canada
Sun, 7 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
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14:40 - 14:00SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
29h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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18:05 - 15:31CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
39h 26m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
$1,893Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
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12:20 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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12:40 - 16:58CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
21h 18m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
$1,919Multiple Airlines
Mon, 12 Apr - Mon, 19 Apr
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09:40 - 08:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
52h 50m3 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 13:45CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,930Multiple Airlines
Fri, 5 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:40 - 08:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
52h 50m3 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 13:45CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,933Multiple Airlines
Thu, 4 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
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09:40 - 05:45SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
50h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 13:45CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,942Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:40 - 05:45SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
50h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 13:45CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,953Multiple Airlines
Mon, 8 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
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09:40 - 05:45SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
50h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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11:45 - 13:45CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,964Multiple Airlines
Mon, 8 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb

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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
8 Feb
SFO19:50San Francisco
29h 25m
2 stops
CNS19:15Cairns
22 Feb
CNS15:40Cairns
37h 25m
2 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$1,982
Air New Zealand
7 Feb
SFO19:50San Francisco
44h 40m
2 stops
CNS10:30Cairns
22 Feb
CNS15:40Cairns
37h 25m
2 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$2,029
Air New Zealand
8 Feb
SFO19:50San Francisco
27h 00m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
17 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
47h 05m
2 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$2,053

Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
28 Mar
SFO06:30San Francisco
39h 25m
2 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
1 Apr
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 47m
2 stops
SFO13:47San Francisco
$1,709
Air Canada
7 Feb
SFO18:50San Francisco
26h 05m
2 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
20 Feb
CNS15:45Cairns
36h 47m
2 stops
SFO10:32San Francisco
$1,886
Air Canada
9 Feb
SFO11:25San Francisco
32h 35m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
17 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
27h 31m
2 stops
SFO15:31San Francisco
$2,211

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SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 28/3

06:30-14:55

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Thu 1/4

06:00-13:47

2 stops24h 47m

$1,709

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 7/2

09:40-08:30

3 stops52h 50m

Cairns

Wed 17/2

11:45-13:45

1 stop20h 00m

$1,883

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 7/2

18:50-14:55

2 stops26h 05m

Cairns

Sat 20/2

15:45-10:32

2 stops36h 47m

$1,886

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 6/2

14:40-14:00

2 stops29h 20m

Cairns

Tue 23/2

18:05-15:31

2 stops39h 26m

$1,893
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 12/4

12:20-04:30

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Mon 19/4

12:40-16:58

2 stops21h 18m

$1,919

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

09:40-08:30

3 stops52h 50m

Cairns

Wed 17/2

11:45-13:45

1 stop20h 00m

$1,930

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

09:40-08:30

3 stops52h 50m

Cairns

Wed 17/2

11:45-13:45

1 stop20h 00m

$1,933

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 6/2

09:40-05:45

2 stops50h 05m

Cairns

Wed 17/2

11:45-13:45

1 stop20h 00m

$1,942

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 8/2

09:40-05:45

2 stops50h 05m

Cairns

Mon 22/2

11:45-13:45

1 stop20h 00m

$1,953

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 8/2

09:40-05:45

2 stops50h 05m

Cairns

Thu 18/2

11:45-13:45

1 stop20h 00m

$1,964

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Best price found

$1,709

Fastest flight time

26h 07m

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The best flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,709
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 26h 07m
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 26h 07m.

  • 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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