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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $1,008

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Cairns departing on 1/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 11:05
SFO
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CNS
24h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 12:50
CNS
-
SFO
18h 15m
1 stop
$1,835Multiple Airlines
Fri, 25 Dec - Sat, 9 Jan
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19:30 - 16:55
SFO
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CNS
28h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 10:20
CNS
-
SFO
21h 20m
2 stops
$1,928Multiple Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:45
SFO
-
CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
18h 00m
1 stop
$2,121Air New Zealand
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 08:40
SFO
-
CNS
41h 35m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
18h 00m
1 stop
$2,160Air New Zealand
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:38 - 09:20
SFO
-
CNS
46h 42m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 20:23
CNS
-
SFO
21h 48m
2 stops
$2,402Multiple Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
American Airlines Logo
16:03 - 11:05
SFO
-
CNS
25h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:05
CNS
-
SFO
27h 05m
2 stops
$2,761American Airlines
Fri, 25 Dec - Sat, 9 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:18 - 11:05
SFO
-
CNS
30h 47m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 12:25
CNS
-
SFO
42h 50m
3 stops
$3,366Multiple Airlines
Fri, 25 Dec - Sat, 9 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
14:28 - 10:45
SFO
-
CNS
27h 17m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:50 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
23h 05m
2 stops
$3,658Air New Zealand
Fri, 17 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
14:28 - 10:45
SFO
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CNS
27h 17m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:50 - 20:10
CNS
-
SFO
30h 20m
3 stops
$3,766Air New Zealand
Fri, 17 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:04 - 10:35
SFO
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CNS
25h 31m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 17:45
CNS
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SFO
21h 15m
1 stop
$3,815Multiple Airlines
Fri, 17 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul

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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
18 Aug
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45Cairns
25 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,121
Air New Zealand
18 Aug
SFO22:05San Francisco
41h 35m
2 stops
CNS08:40Cairns
25 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
18h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,160
Air New Zealand
17 July
SFO14:28San Francisco
27h 17m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
31 July
CNS06:50Cairns
23h 05m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$3,658

Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
17 July
SFO22:30San Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
CNS21:30Cairns
31 July
CNS06:50Cairns
27h 55m
1 stop
SFO17:45San Francisco
$4,221
Qantas Airways
20 July
SFO11:40San Francisco
31h 10m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
3 Aug
CNS17:40Cairns
41h 05m
2 stops
SFO17:45San Francisco
$10,058
Qantas Airways
10 July
SFO22:30San Francisco
41h 10m
2 stops
CNS08:40Cairns
24 July
CNS09:25Cairns
29h 49m
2 stops
SFO22:14San Francisco
$10,940

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 6 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 25/12

16:55-11:05

2 stops24h 10m

Cairns

Sat 9/1

12:35-12:50

1 stop18h 15m

$1,835

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

19:30-16:55

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Tue 25/8

06:00-10:20

2 stops21h 20m

$1,928
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

22:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Tue 25/8

11:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

$2,121

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

22:05-08:40

2 stops41h 35m

Cairns

Tue 25/8

11:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

$2,160

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

17:38-09:20

3 stops46h 42m

Cairns

Tue 25/8

15:35-20:23

2 stops21h 48m

$2,402

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 25/12

16:03-11:05

2 stops25h 02m

Cairns

Sat 9/1

06:00-15:05

2 stops27h 05m

$2,761

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 25/12

10:18-11:05

2 stops30h 47m

Cairns

Sat 9/1

11:35-12:25

3 stops42h 50m

$3,366

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

14:28-10:45

2 stops27h 17m

Cairns

Fri 31/7

06:50-12:55

2 stops23h 05m

$3,658

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

14:28-10:45

2 stops27h 17m

Cairns

Fri 31/7

06:50-20:10

3 stops30h 20m

$3,766

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

16:04-10:35

2 stops25h 31m

Cairns

Fri 31/7

13:30-17:45

1 stop21h 15m

$3,815

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Fastest flight time

27h 17m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 27h 17m
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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 27h 17m.

  • 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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