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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16:19 - 14:00SFO-CNS

27h 41m2 stops

06:00 - 12:20CNS-SFO

24h 20m2 stops

$1,581Air Canada

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Tue, 4 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov

11:25 - 10:30SFO-CNS

29h 05m1 stop

12:00 - 16:05CNS-SFO

22h 05m1 stop

$1,784Cathay Pacific

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Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

22:10 - 18:15SFO-CNS

27h 05m1 stop

10:15 - 17:45CNS-SFO

24h 30m1 stop

$1,964

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Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep

22:00 - 12:55SFO-CNS

21h 55m1 stop

13:40 - 17:45CNS-SFO

21h 05m1 stop

$1,985Qantas Airways

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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep

01:05 - 06:35SFO-CNS

36h 30m2 stops

11:40 - 15:20CNS-SFO

20h 40m1 stop

$1,991

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Wed, 27 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep

22:00 - 13:45SFO-CNS

22h 45m2 stops

13:40 - 17:45CNS-SFO

21h 05m1 stop

$2,000Qantas Airways

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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep

16:15 - 11:35SFO-CNS

25h 20m2 stops

12:35 - 15:44CNS-SFO

21h 09m2 stops

$2,111Fiji Airways

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Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

23:05 - 23:55SFO-CNS

30h 50m1 stop

06:00 - 06:50CNS-SFO

18h 50m1 stop

$2,282United Airlines

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Tue, 4 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov

23:25 - 11:10SFO-CNS

18h 45m1 stop

06:00 - 06:25CNS-SFO

17h 25m1 stop

$3,492United Airlines

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Wed, 27 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug

16:25 - 11:35SFO-CNS

25h 10m2 stops

12:35 - 15:53CNS-SFO

21h 18m2 stops

$4,920Fiji Airways

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Sat, 20 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan

Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Fiji Airways

8 Jan

SFO16:15San Francisco

25h 20m

2 stops

CNS11:35Cairns

22 Jan

CNS12:35Cairns

21h 09m

2 stops

SFO15:44San Francisco

$2,111

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Fiji Airways

20 Dec

SFO16:25San Francisco

25h 10m

2 stops

CNS11:35Cairns

3 Jan

CNS12:35Cairns

21h 18m

2 stops

SFO15:53San Francisco

$4,920

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Fiji Airways

20 Dec

SFO16:25San Francisco

25h 10m

2 stops

CNS11:35Cairns

3 Jan

CNS12:35Cairns

18h 15m

1 stop

SFO12:50San Francisco

$5,033

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Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Cathay Pacific

8 Jan

SFO11:25San Francisco

29h 05m

1 stop

CNS10:30Cairns

22 Jan

CNS12:00Cairns

22h 05m

1 stop

SFO16:05San Francisco

$1,784

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Cathay Pacific

8 Jan

SFO11:25San Francisco

29h 05m

1 stop

CNS10:30Cairns

22 Jan

CNS12:00Cairns

22h 05m

1 stop

SFO16:05San Francisco

$2,658

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Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

16:19-14:00

2 stops27h 41m

Cairns

Wed 12/11

06:00-12:20

2 stops24h 20m

$1,581

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

11:25-10:30

1 stop29h 05m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

12:00-16:05

1 stop22h 05m

$1,784

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

22:10-18:15

1 stop27h 05m

Cairns

Thu 4/9

10:15-17:45

1 stop24h 30m

$1,964

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 23/9

22:00-12:55

1 stop21h 55m

Cairns

Tue 30/9

13:40-17:45

1 stop21h 05m

$1,985

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

01:05-06:35

2 stops36h 30m

Cairns

Thu 4/9

11:40-15:20

1 stop20h 40m

$1,991

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 23/9

22:00-13:45

2 stops22h 45m

Cairns

Tue 30/9

13:40-17:45

1 stop21h 05m

$2,000

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

16:15-11:35

2 stops25h 20m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

12:35-15:44

2 stops21h 09m

$2,111

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

23:05-23:55

1 stop30h 50m

Cairns

Wed 12/11

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

$2,282

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

23:25-11:10

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sun 31/8

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$3,492

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 20/12

16:25-11:35

2 stops25h 10m

Cairns

Sat 3/1

12:35-15:53

2 stops21h 18m

$4,920

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Cairns

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Cairns?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and Fiji Airways are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Cairns

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Best price found	$963
Fastest flight time	18h 45m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Cairns	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $963. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,581.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 18h 45m

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)

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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 18h 45m.
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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