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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $696

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 18/8. 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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19:40 - 11:05SFO-CNS
22h 25m2 stops
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06:00 - 10:33CNS-SFO
21h 33m2 stops
$1,398
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Mon, 4 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
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22:55 - 11:40SFO-CNS
19h 45m1 stop
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07:00 - 13:25CNS-SFO
23h 25m2 stops
$1,629
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Thu, 14 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug
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22:05 - 20:55SFO-CNS
29h 50m2 stops
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11:55 - 12:50CNS-SFO
17h 55m1 stop
$1,944Air New Zealand
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Mon, 4 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
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10:50 - 10:45SFO-CNS
30h 55m2 stops
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11:55 - 12:50CNS-SFO
17h 55m1 stop
$2,105Air New Zealand
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Sun, 27 Jul - Tue, 12 Aug
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22:00 - 16:30SFO-CNS
25h 30m1 stop
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13:40 - 17:45CNS-SFO
21h 05m1 stop
$2,141Qantas Airways
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Thu, 14 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug
Air Canada Logo
19:40 - 13:10SFO-CNS
24h 30m2 stops
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06:00 - 15:33CNS-SFO
26h 33m2 stops
$2,272Air Canada
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Mon, 28 Jul - Tue, 12 Aug
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18:41 - 13:10SFO-CNS
25h 29m2 stops
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19:15 - 19:40CNS-SFO
41h 25m2 stops
$2,352Air Canada
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Mon, 28 Jul - Thu, 7 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
19:57 - 12:55SFO-CNS
23h 58m2 stops
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13:40 - 17:45CNS-SFO
21h 05m1 stop
$2,364Qantas Airways
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Fri, 25 Jul - Sun, 10 Aug
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23:25 - 11:10SFO-CNS
18h 45m1 stop
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06:00 - 06:25CNS-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
$2,498United Airlines
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Mon, 4 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
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23:25 - 11:10SFO-CNS
18h 45m1 stop
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06:00 - 06:25CNS-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
$2,729United Airlines
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Mon, 28 Jul - Wed, 6 Aug

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
4 Aug
SFO22:05San Francisco
29h 50m
2 stops
CNS20:55Cairns
12 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
17h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
Air New Zealand
27 July
SFO10:50San Francisco
30h 55m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
12 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
17h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
Air New Zealand
27 July
SFO10:50San Francisco
30h 55m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
12 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
23h 50m
2 stops
SFO12:50San Francisco

Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
28 July
SFO19:40San Francisco
24h 30m
2 stops
CNS13:10Cairns
12 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
26h 33m
2 stops
SFO15:33San Francisco
Air Canada
28 July
SFO18:41San Francisco
25h 29m
2 stops
CNS13:10Cairns
7 Aug
CNS19:15Cairns
41h 25m
2 stops
SFO19:40San Francisco
Air Canada
28 July
SFO11:35San Francisco
32h 35m
2 stops
CNS13:10Cairns
10 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
21h 33m
2 stops
SFO10:33San Francisco

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Best price found

$696

Fastest flight time

18h 45m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cairns

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $696. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,398.
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)

  • 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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