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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $966

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19:50 - 22:40SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
32h 50m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane
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11:40 - 11:05CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 25m2 stops Melbourne Auckland Intl
$2,004Air New Zealand
Sat, 6 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
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17:15 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
42h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 19:55CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 55m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$2,013Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
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01:10 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
34h 20m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 19:55CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 55m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$2,036Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
42h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 19:55CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 55m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$2,042Multiple Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:33 - 17:10SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
38h 37m2 stops Ontario Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 10:22CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 07m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,045Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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12:15 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 19:55CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 55m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$2,068Multiple Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
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01:10 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
34h 20m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 19:55CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
41h 55m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$2,103Multiple Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
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09:33 - 17:10SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
38h 37m2 stops Ontario Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 14:29CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
45h 14m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$2,116Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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17:15 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
42h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 21:27CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
25h 47m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,138Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
42h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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12:40 - 21:27CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
25h 47m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,140Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

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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
6 Feb
SFO19:50San Francisco
32h 50m
2 stops
CNS22:40Cairns
20 Feb
CNS11:40Cairns
41h 25m
2 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$2,004
Air New Zealand
8 Sept
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45Cairns
21 Sept
CNS11:55Cairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,194
Air New Zealand
6 Feb
SFO19:50San Francisco
32h 50m
2 stops
CNS22:40Cairns
20 Feb
CNS11:40Cairns
41h 25m
3 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$2,247

Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
6 Sept
SFO19:30San Francisco
22h 40m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
22 Sept
CNS06:00Cairns
21h 20m
2 stops
SFO10:20San Francisco
$2,599
Air Canada
6 Sept
SFO19:30San Francisco
22h 40m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
21 Sept
CNS06:00Cairns
26h 21m
2 stops
SFO15:21San Francisco
$2,652

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SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 6/2

19:50-22:40

2 stops32h 50m

Cairns

Sat 20/2

11:40-11:05

2 stops41h 25m

$2,004

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

17:15-04:30

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Sun 20/9

19:00-19:55

2 stops41h 55m

$2,013

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

01:10-04:30

1 stop34h 20m

Cairns

Sun 20/9

19:00-19:55

2 stops41h 55m

$2,036

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

17:15-04:30

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Sun 20/9

19:00-19:55

2 stops41h 55m

$2,042

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

09:33-17:10

2 stops38h 37m

Cairns

Mon 21/9

10:15-10:22

2 stops41h 07m

$2,045
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

12:15-04:30

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Sun 20/9

19:00-19:55

2 stops41h 55m

$2,068

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

01:10-04:30

1 stop34h 20m

Cairns

Sun 20/9

19:00-19:55

2 stops41h 55m

$2,103

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

09:33-17:10

2 stops38h 37m

Cairns

Mon 21/9

10:15-14:29

3 stops45h 14m

$2,116

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

17:15-04:30

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

12:40-21:27

2 stops25h 47m

$2,138

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

17:15-04:30

1 stop42h 15m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

12:40-21:27

2 stops25h 47m

$2,140

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Best price found

$966

Fastest flight time

25h 30m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $966. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,004.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 25h 30m
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 25h 30m.

  • 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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