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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $1,700

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06:30 - 14:55SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:00 - 13:47CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
24h 47m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,700Air Canada
Sun, 28 Mar - Thu, 1 Apr
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06:30 - 14:55SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 13:47CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
24h 47m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,701Air Canada
Sun, 28 Mar - Thu, 1 Apr
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 14:55SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
25h 05m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane
Air New Zealand Logo
06:50 - 11:05CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
46h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl
$2,201Air New Zealand
Mon, 14 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
21:30 - 17:25SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
26h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
18:40 - 13:31CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
35h 51m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles
$2,226Qantas Airways
Sun, 28 Mar - Thu, 1 Apr
Air Canada Logo
06:30 - 14:55SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 13:47CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
24h 47m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$2,269Air Canada
Sun, 28 Mar - Thu, 1 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:08 - 11:35SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
19h 50m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$2,431Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
21:30 - 11:55SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
21h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
11:35 - 22:41CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
28h 06m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles
$2,436Qantas Airways
Sun, 28 Mar - Thu, 1 Apr
Air New Zealand Logo
22:45 - 19:15SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
26h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane
Air New Zealand Logo
15:40 - 07:05CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
33h 25m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl
$2,473Air New Zealand
Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 04:35SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
43h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
19h 50m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$2,485Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:41 - 10:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
28h 49m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 20:25CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
43h 15m3 stops Melbourne Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Los Angeles
$2,501Multiple Airlines
Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

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Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Air New Zealand
14 Dec
SFO19:50San Francisco
25h 05m
2 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
21 Dec
CNS06:50Cairns
46h 15m
2 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$2,201
Air New Zealand
8 Dec
SFO22:45San Francisco
26h 30m
2 stops
CNS19:15Cairns
15 Dec
CNS15:40Cairns
33h 25m
2 stops
SFO07:05San Francisco
$2,473
Air New Zealand
8 Dec
SFO10:15San Francisco
34h 40m
3 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
15 Dec
CNS06:00Cairns
30h 47m
3 stops
SFO18:47San Francisco
$2,724

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
28 Mar
SFO22:25San Francisco
25h 40m
1 stop
CNS17:05Cairns
1 Apr
CNS18:00Cairns
32h 50m
1 stop
SFO09:50San Francisco
$2,972
Singapore Airlines
8 Feb
SFO20:15San Francisco
27h 00m
1 stop
CNS17:15Cairns
19 Feb
CNS18:20Cairns
42h 15m
1 stop
SFO18:35San Francisco
$3,953
Singapore Airlines
14 Feb
SFO09:40San Francisco
37h 35m
1 stop
CNS17:15Cairns
28 Feb
CNS18:20Cairns
31h 30m
1 stop
SFO07:50San Francisco
$4,246

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 28/3

06:30-14:55

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Thu 1/4

06:00-13:47

2 stops24h 47m

$1,700

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 28/3

06:30-14:55

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Thu 1/4

06:00-13:47

2 stops24h 47m

$1,701

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 14/12

19:50-14:55

2 stops25h 05m

Cairns

Mon 21/12

06:50-11:05

2 stops46h 15m

$2,201

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 28/3

21:30-17:25

1 stop26h 55m

Cairns

Thu 1/4

18:40-13:31

2 stops35h 51m

$2,226

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 28/3

06:30-14:55

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Thu 1/4

06:00-13:47

2 stops24h 47m

$2,269
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

18:08-11:35

2 stops23h 27m

Cairns

Tue 15/12

11:45-13:35

1 stop19h 50m

$2,431

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 28/3

21:30-11:55

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

Thu 1/4

11:35-22:41

2 stops28h 06m

$2,436

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

22:45-19:15

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Tue 15/12

15:40-07:05

2 stops33h 25m

$2,473

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

15:35-04:35

1 stop43h 00m

Cairns

Tue 15/12

11:45-13:35

1 stop19h 50m

$2,485

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 22/11

11:41-10:30

2 stops28h 49m

Cairns

Sun 29/11

19:10-20:25

3 stops43h 15m

$2,501

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Best price found

$1,700

Fastest flight time

23h 27m

Direct flights

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The best 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 23h 27m
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 23h 27m.

  • 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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