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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $957

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23:10 - 11:40SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
19h 30m1 stop Nadi
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12:35 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,411Fiji Airways
Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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19:25 - 08:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
44h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane
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12:35 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,628Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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19:25 - 08:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
44h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane
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12:35 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,665Multiple Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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14:45 - 14:55SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
30h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:00 - 10:32CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,681Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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18:53 - 17:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
28h 37m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:00 - 10:32CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,682Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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16:30 - 17:25SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
31h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:00 - 10:32CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,686Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
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16:51 - 08:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
22h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane
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12:35 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,688Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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08:58 - 17:25SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
39h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
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12:35 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,690Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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18:53 - 14:00SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
25h 07m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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15:45 - 10:32CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
36h 47m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
$1,692Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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18:53 - 14:55SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
27h 02m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 10:32CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,699Multiple Airlines
Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

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Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Air Canada
19 Oct
SFO16:30San Francisco
25h 40m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
1 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
25h 51m
2 stops
SFO14:51San Francisco
$1,763
Air Canada
18 Oct
SFO18:33San Francisco
23h 37m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
2 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
25h 51m
2 stops
SFO13:51San Francisco
$1,816

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
20 Oct
SFO21:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS09:45Cairns
4 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
23h 05m
2 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$1,823
Air New Zealand
20 Oct
SFO21:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS09:45Cairns
3 Nov
CNS15:40Cairns
37h 25m
2 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$1,831
Air New Zealand
6 Nov
SFO19:50San Francisco
42h 40m
2 stops
CNS08:30Cairns
20 Nov
CNS17:40Cairns
59h 25m
2 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$1,978

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SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 17/10

23:10-11:40

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

12:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,411

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 19/10

19:25-08:30

2 stops44h 05m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

12:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,628

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

19:25-08:30

2 stops44h 05m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

12:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,665

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 2/11

14:45-14:55

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

06:00-10:32

2 stops22h 32m

$1,681

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

18:53-17:30

2 stops28h 37m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

06:00-10:32

2 stops22h 32m

$1,682

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 19/10

16:30-17:25

2 stops31h 55m

Cairns

Mon 2/11

06:00-10:32

2 stops22h 32m

$1,686

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

16:51-08:30

2 stops22h 39m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

12:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,688

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 22/10

08:58-17:25

2 stops39h 27m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

12:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,690

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

18:53-14:00

2 stops25h 07m

Cairns

Sat 14/11

15:45-10:32

2 stops36h 47m

$1,692

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

18:53-14:55

2 stops27h 02m

Cairns

Mon 2/11

06:00-10:32

2 stops22h 32m

$1,699

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Best price found

$957

Fastest flight time

19h 50m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $957. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,411.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 19h 50m
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 19h 50m.

  • 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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