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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $851

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12:20 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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06:45 - 13:40CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
23h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi
$1,944Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 May - Fri, 21 May
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12:20 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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16:35 - 13:40CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
38h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi
$1,948Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 May - Mon, 17 May
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12:20 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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06:45 - 13:40CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
23h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi
$1,956Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 May - Tue, 18 May
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12:20 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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06:45 - 13:40CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
23h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi
$1,966Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 May - Sun, 16 May
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12:20 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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12:40 - 16:58CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
21h 18m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
$2,076Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 May - Sat, 15 May
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23:05 - 18:25SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
26h 20m2 stops Nadi Sydney Kingsford Smith
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11:40 - 14:50CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$2,423Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 May - Wed, 19 May
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12:20 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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11:40 - 14:50CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$2,451Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 May - Thu, 20 May
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12:20 - 04:30SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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11:40 - 14:50CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
20h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$2,484Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 May - Wed, 19 May
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21:30 - 11:45SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
21h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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11:35 - 22:43CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
28h 08m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles
$2,493Qantas Airways
Sun, 28 Mar - Thu, 1 Apr
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09:16 - 10:40SFO  San Francisco-CNS Cairns
32h 24m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane
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11:35 - 22:43CNS  Cairns-SFO San Francisco
28h 08m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles
$2,510Qantas Airways
Sun, 28 Mar - Thu, 1 Apr

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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
5 Jan
SFO10:15San Francisco
42h 25m
3 stops
CNS22:40Cairns
18 Jan
CNS06:00Cairns
23h 05m
2 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$3,326
Air New Zealand
5 Jan
SFO13:54San Francisco
32h 56m
3 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
18 Jan
CNS06:00Cairns
26h 45m
3 stops
SFO14:45San Francisco
$3,414
Air New Zealand
5 Jan
SFO16:25San Francisco
32h 50m
3 stops
CNS19:15Cairns
18 Jan
CNS06:50Cairns
34h 05m
3 stops
SFO22:55San Francisco
$3,600

Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
28 Mar
SFO21:30San Francisco
21h 15m
1 stop
CNS11:45Cairns
1 Apr
CNS11:35Cairns
28h 08m
2 stops
SFO22:43San Francisco
$2,493
Qantas Airways
28 Mar
SFO09:16San Francisco
32h 24m
2 stops
CNS10:40Cairns
1 Apr
CNS11:35Cairns
28h 08m
2 stops
SFO22:43San Francisco
$2,510
Qantas Airways
5 Jan
SFO07:00San Francisco
36h 35m
2 stops
CNS13:35Cairns
18 Jan
CNS11:40Cairns
29h 29m
2 stops
SFO23:09San Francisco
$2,633

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SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

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San Francisco

Fri 7/5

12:20-04:30

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Fri 21/5

06:45-13:40

2 stops23h 55m

$1,944

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 7/5

12:20-04:30

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Mon 17/5

16:35-13:40

2 stops38h 05m

$1,948

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 7/5

12:20-04:30

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Tue 18/5

06:45-13:40

2 stops23h 55m

$1,956

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 7/5

12:20-04:30

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Sun 16/5

06:45-13:40

2 stops23h 55m

$1,966

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 7/5

12:20-04:30

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Sat 15/5

12:40-16:58

2 stops21h 18m

$2,076

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 7/5

23:05-18:25

2 stops26h 20m

Cairns

Wed 19/5

11:40-14:50

1 stop20h 10m

$2,423
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San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 7/5

12:20-04:30

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Thu 20/5

11:40-14:50

1 stop20h 10m

$2,451

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 7/5

12:20-04:30

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Wed 19/5

11:40-14:50

1 stop20h 10m

$2,484

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 28/3

21:30-11:45

1 stop21h 15m

Cairns

Thu 1/4

11:35-22:43

2 stops28h 08m

$2,493

San FranciscoCairns

SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 28/3

09:16-10:40

2 stops32h 24m

Cairns

Thu 1/4

11:35-22:43

2 stops28h 08m

$2,510

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Best price found

$851

Fastest flight time

26h 20m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $851. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,944.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 26h 20m
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 26h 20m.

  • 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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