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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $839

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Fiji Airways Logo
19:54 - 11:40SFO-CNS
22h 46m2 stops
Fiji Airways Logo
12:40 - 19:02CNS-SFO
23h 22m2 stops
$1,700Fiji Airways
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Tue, 2 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
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19:50 - 22:50SFO-CNS
34h 00m2 stops
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11:40 - 15:20CNS-SFO
20h 40m1 stop
$1,716
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Thu, 14 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
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16:35 - 11:05SFO-CNS
25h 30m2 stops
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06:00 - 10:28CNS-SFO
21h 28m2 stops
$1,780
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Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
Fiji Airways Logo
19:54 - 11:40SFO-CNS
22h 46m2 stops
Fiji Airways Logo
12:40 - 19:02CNS-SFO
23h 22m2 stops
$1,886Fiji Airways
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Tue, 2 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
Air Canada Logo
21:01 - 13:10SFO-CNS
47h 09m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 12:11CNS-SFO
23h 11m2 stops
$1,950Air Canada
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Sat, 30 Aug - Fri, 3 Oct
Air Canada Logo
21:01 - 13:10SFO-CNS
47h 09m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:15 - 23:09CNS-SFO
44h 54m2 stops
$1,956Air Canada
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 27 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:45SFO-CNS
19h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 11:50CNS-SFO
22h 50m2 stops
$2,039Air New Zealand
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Tue, 2 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:45SFO-CNS
19h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 11:50CNS-SFO
22h 50m2 stops
$2,048Air New Zealand
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Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
22:00 - 12:55SFO-CNS
21h 55m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
15:35 - 20:21CNS-SFO
21h 46m2 stops
$2,060Qantas Airways
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Tue, 2 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
22:00 - 17:50SFO-CNS
26h 50m1 stop
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13:40 - 17:45CNS-SFO
21h 05m1 stop
$2,270Qantas Airways
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Sun, 27 Jul - Sun, 10 Aug

Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Fiji Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Fiji Airways
2 Sept
SFO19:54San Francisco
22h 46m
2 stops
CNS11:40Cairns
29 Sept
CNS12:40Cairns
23h 22m
2 stops
SFO19:02San Francisco
Fiji Airways
2 Sept
SFO19:54San Francisco
22h 46m
2 stops
CNS11:40Cairns
2 Oct
CNS12:40Cairns
23h 22m
2 stops
SFO19:02San Francisco
Fiji Airways
2 Sept
SFO19:54San Francisco
22h 46m
2 stops
CNS11:40Cairns
27 Sept
CNS12:40Cairns
23h 22m
2 stops
SFO19:02San Francisco

Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
30 Aug
SFO21:01San Francisco
47h 09m
2 stops
CNS13:10Cairns
3 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
23h 11m
2 stops
SFO12:11San Francisco
Air Canada
30 Aug
SFO21:01San Francisco
47h 09m
2 stops
CNS13:10Cairns
27 Sept
CNS19:15Cairns
44h 54m
2 stops
SFO23:09San Francisco
Air Canada
2 Sept
SFO16:35San Francisco
30h 20m
2 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
1 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
28h 39m
2 stops
SFO17:39San Francisco

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Best price found

$839

Fastest flight time

19h 30m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cairns

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $839. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,700.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 19h 30m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Cairns. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Cairns Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

  • How far is San Francisco to Cairns by plane?

    Cairns is 11297.5 km away from San Francisco. By plane, this route typically takes 19h 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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