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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $1,101

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Multiple Airlines Logo
22:05 - 08:20
SFO
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CNS
40h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 14:45
CNS
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SFO
20h 05m
1 stop
$1,719Multiple Airlines
א', 1 פב​​​​​​​' - ב', 1 יוני
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12:20 - 04:30
SFO
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CNS
23h 10m
1 stop
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06:00 - 13:50
CNS
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SFO
24h 50m
2 stops
$1,765Multiple Airlines
ה', 9 אפר' - ו', 24 אפר'
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22:05 - 08:20
SFO
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CNS
40h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 14:45
CNS
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SFO
20h 05m
1 stop
$1,785Multiple Airlines
א', 1 פב​​​​​​​' - א', 31 מאי
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11:25 - 09:55
SFO
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CNS
28h 30m
1 stop
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16:55 - 13:50
CNS
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SFO
37h 55m
2 stops
$1,885Multiple Airlines
א', 1 פב​​​​​​​' - ג', 2 יוני
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22:35 - 11:40
SFO
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CNS
20h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 07:25
CNS
-
SFO
35h 45m
2 stops
$1,898Multiple Airlines
ש', 4 יולי - ב', 3 אוג'
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11:25 - 09:55
SFO
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CNS
28h 30m
1 stop
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19:10 - 13:50
CNS
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SFO
35h 40m
2 stops
$1,909Multiple Airlines
א', 1 פב​​​​​​​' - ה', 30 אפר'
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17:57 - 11:05
SFO
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CNS
24h 08m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 21:12
CNS
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SFO
22h 37m
2 stops
$1,946Multiple Airlines
ב', 11 מאי - ב', 18 מאי
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22:30 - 11:25
SFO
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CNS
19h 55m
1 stop
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12:40 - 16:34
CNS
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SFO
20h 54m
2 stops
$1,952Multiple Airlines
א', 14 יוני - ש', 4 יולי
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22:30 - 11:25
SFO
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CNS
19h 55m
1 stop
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12:40 - 19:56
CNS
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SFO
24h 16m
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$1,989Multiple Airlines
ו', 12 יוני - ש', 4 יולי
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18:45 - 11:05
SFO
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CNS
23h 20m
2 stops
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15:35 - 21:20
CNS
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SFO
22h 45m
2 stops
$1,990Multiple Airlines
ש', 2 מאי - ש', 9 מאי

Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
28 Jan
SFO16:30San Francisco
27h 35m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
14 May
CNS15:35Cairns
25h 14m
2 stops
SFO23:49San Francisco
$1,968
Qantas Airways
1 Feb
SFO06:42San Francisco
34h 18m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
31 May
CNS11:50Cairns
27h 21m
2 stops
SFO22:11San Francisco
$1,992
Qantas Airways
1 Feb
SFO20:30San Francisco
23h 35m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
30 May
CNS15:35Cairns
43h 10m
2 stops
SFO17:45San Francisco
$2,069

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
2 May
SFO22:40San Francisco
43h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
9 May
CNS15:35Cairns
38h 20m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,041
Air New Zealand
14 June
SFO22:05San Francisco
29h 55m
2 stops
CNS21:00Cairns
30 June
CNS06:00Cairns
23h 55m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,054
Air New Zealand
14 June
SFO22:05San Francisco
25h 50m
2 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
29 June
CNS09:25Cairns
44h 30m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,112

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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 21 ינואר 2026.
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

א' 1/2

22:05-08:20

2 stops40h 15m

Cairns

ב' 1/6

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

$1,719

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

ה' 9/4

12:20-04:30

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

ו' 24/4

06:00-13:50

2 stops24h 50m

$1,765

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

א' 1/2

22:05-08:20

2 stops40h 15m

Cairns

א' 31/5

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

$1,785

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

א' 1/2

11:25-09:55

1 stop28h 30m

Cairns

ג' 2/6

16:55-13:50

2 stops37h 55m

$1,885

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

ש' 4/7

22:35-11:40

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

ב' 3/8

12:40-07:25

2 stops35h 45m

$1,898

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

א' 1/2

11:25-09:55

1 stop28h 30m

Cairns

ה' 30/4

19:10-13:50

2 stops35h 40m

$1,909

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

ב' 11/5

17:57-11:05

2 stops24h 08m

Cairns

ב' 18/5

15:35-21:12

2 stops22h 37m

$1,946

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

א' 14/6

22:30-11:25

1 stop19h 55m

Cairns

ש' 4/7

12:40-16:34

2 stops20h 54m

$1,952

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

ו' 12/6

22:30-11:25

1 stop19h 55m

Cairns

ש' 4/7

12:40-19:56

2 stops24h 16m

$1,989

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

ש' 2/5

18:45-11:05

2 stops23h 20m

Cairns

ש' 9/5

15:35-21:20

2 stops22h 45m

$1,990

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Fastest flight time

20h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 20h 05m
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  • How far is San Francisco to Cairns by plane?

    Cairns is 11297.5 km away from San Francisco. By plane, this route typically takes 20h 05m.

  • 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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