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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $1,795

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Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 17:15
SFO
-
CNS
25h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 12:35
CNS
-
SFO
23h 55m
2 stops
$1,795Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 11:10
SFO
-
CNS
22h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:09
CNS
-
SFO
23h 09m
2 stops
$1,908Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
United Airlines Logo
23:05 - 23:55
SFO
-
CNS
30h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:50
CNS
-
SFO
18h 50m
1 stop
$2,136United Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:00 - 13:40
SFO
-
CNS
21h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 06:50
CNS
-
SFO
28h 40m
1 stop
$2,140Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
United Airlines Logo
16:21 - 23:55
SFO
-
CNS
37h 34m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:50
CNS
-
SFO
18h 50m
1 stop
$2,143United Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:40
SFO
-
CNS
46h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 18:23
CNS
-
SFO
22h 43m
2 stops
$2,197Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 04:30
SFO
-
CNS
42h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 09:50
CNS
-
SFO
53h 50m
2 stops
$2,221Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
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15:30 - 11:05
SFO
-
CNS
25h 35m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:55 - 21:28
CNS
-
SFO
49h 33m
2 stops
$2,243Qantas Airways
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 14:55
SFO
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CNS
29h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:21
CNS
-
SFO
26h 21m
2 stops
$2,313Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 13:40
SFO
-
CNS
23h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:15 - 10:20
CNS
-
SFO
33h 05m
2 stops
$2,365Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
9 Oct
SFO11:45San Francisco
36h 15m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
12 Oct
CNS18:15Cairns
32h 35m
1 stop
SFO09:50San Francisco
$2,542
Singapore Airlines
7 Sept
SFO11:45San Francisco
36h 15m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
24 Sept
CNS11:50Cairns
39h 00m
2 stops
SFO09:50San Francisco
$2,552
Singapore Airlines
4 Nov
SFO09:40San Francisco
37h 40m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns
8 Nov
CNS18:20Cairns
31h 30m
1 stop
SFO07:50San Francisco
$2,654

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
18 Nov
SFO23:05San Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
CNS23:55Cairns
2 Dec
CNS06:00Cairns
18h 50m
1 stop
SFO06:50San Francisco
$2,136
United Airlines
18 Nov
SFO16:21San Francisco
37h 34m
2 stops
CNS23:55Cairns
2 Dec
CNS06:00Cairns
18h 50m
1 stop
SFO06:50San Francisco
$2,143

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 18/11

21:50-17:15

2 stops25h 25m

Cairns

Wed 2/12

06:40-12:35

2 stops23h 55m

$1,795
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

19:30-11:10

2 stops22h 40m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

06:00-12:09

2 stops23h 09m

$1,908

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 18/11

23:05-23:55

1 stop30h 50m

Cairns

Wed 2/12

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

$2,136

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

23:00-13:40

1 stop21h 40m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

19:10-06:50

1 stop28h 40m

$2,140

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 18/11

16:21-23:55

2 stops37h 34m

Cairns

Wed 2/12

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

$2,143

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

19:50-11:40

3 stops46h 50m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

12:40-18:23

2 stops22h 43m

$2,197

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

17:15-04:30

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

21:00-09:50

2 stops53h 50m

$2,221

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

15:30-11:05

2 stops25h 35m

Cairns

Sun 8/11

13:55-21:28

2 stops49h 33m

$2,243

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 9/10

16:35-14:55

2 stops29h 20m

Cairns

Mon 12/10

06:00-15:21

2 stops26h 21m

$2,313

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 9/10

21:30-13:40

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Mon 12/10

18:15-10:20

2 stops33h 05m

$2,365

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Fastest flight time

25h 25m

Direct flights

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

  • 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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