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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $1,151

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15:40 - 04:35SFO-CNS
42h 55m1 stop
18:20 - 19:45CNS-SFO
43h 25m2 stops
$1,872
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Fri, 10 Jan - Fri, 17 Jan
15:40 - 04:35SFO-CNS
42h 55m1 stop
06:40 - 19:45CNS-SFO
31h 05m2 stops
$1,894
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Fri, 10 Jan - Sat, 18 Jan
22:35 - 17:35SFO-CNS
25h 00m2 stops
11:25 - 13:40CNS-SFO
20h 15m1 stop
$2,032
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Sat, 11 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
11:30 - 17:00SFO-CNS
36h 30m1 stop
18:15 - 09:40CNS-SFO
32h 25m1 stop
$2,526Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 16 Apr - Fri, 25 Apr
11:30 - 17:00SFO-CNS
36h 30m1 stop
18:15 - 13:38CNS-SFO
36h 23m2 stops
$2,683Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 16 Apr - Fri, 25 Apr
19:00 - 22:35SFO-CNS
34h 35m3 stops
06:00 - 18:06CNS-SFO
29h 06m3 stops
$3,126Fiji Airways
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Wed, 16 Apr - Fri, 25 Apr
22:55 - 10:30SFO-CNS
41h 35m1 stop
12:00 - 21:00CNS-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$3,140Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 13 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan
19:50 - 22:45SFO-CNS
32h 55m2 stops
06:00 - 11:05CNS-SFO
23h 05m2 stops
$3,192Air New Zealand
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Sat, 11 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
19:50 - 22:45SFO-CNS
32h 55m2 stops
18:40 - 11:05CNS-SFO
34h 25m2 stops
$3,200Air New Zealand
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Sat, 11 Jan - Sat, 18 Jan
22:55 - 10:30SFO-CNS
41h 35m1 stop
12:00 - 21:00CNS-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$3,217Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 11 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan
07:00 - 14:55SFO-CNS
37h 55m2 stops
$1,151Air Canada
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Wed, 5 Feb
07:10 - 11:00SFO-CNS
57h 50m3 stops
$1,165
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Wed, 25 Dec
22:35 - 23:15SFO-CNS
30h 40m3 stops
$1,183
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Sat, 11 Jan
07:10 - 08:15SFO-CNS
55h 05m2 stops
$1,212
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Wed, 25 Dec
22:55 - 14:55SFO-CNS
22h 00m1 stop
$1,303United Airlines
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Wed, 5 Feb
22:55 - 10:30SFO-CNS
41h 35m1 stop
$2,044Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 11 Jan
00:20 - 10:10SFO-CNS
39h 50m2 stops
$2,064ANA
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Tue, 4 Feb
07:00 - 19:55SFO-CNS
42h 55m2 stops
$2,468Qantas Airways
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Wed, 25 Dec
22:55 - 10:30SFO-CNS
41h 35m1 stop
$2,485Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 25 Dec
00:20 - 06:40SFO-CNS
36h 20m1 stop
$12,554ANA
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Sun, 22 Dec

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
16 Apr
SFO11:30San Francisco
36h 30m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
25 Apr
CNS18:15Cairns
32h 25m
1 stop
SFO09:40San Francisco
Singapore Airlines
16 Apr
SFO11:30San Francisco
36h 30m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
25 Apr
CNS18:15Cairns
36h 23m
2 stops
SFO13:38San Francisco
Singapore Airlines
16 Apr
SFO06:00San Francisco
42h 00m
3 stops
CNS17:00Cairns
25 Apr
CNS18:15Cairns
36h 23m
2 stops
SFO13:38San Francisco

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Cairns flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
13 Jan
SFO22:55San Francisco
41h 35m
1 stop
CNS10:30Cairns
21 Jan
CNS12:00Cairns
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO21:00San Francisco
Cathay Pacific
11 Jan
SFO22:55San Francisco
41h 35m
1 stop
CNS10:30Cairns
21 Jan
CNS12:00Cairns
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO21:00San Francisco
Cathay Pacific
14 Jan
SFO22:55San Francisco
39h 25m
2 stops
CNS08:20Cairns
21 Jan
CNS12:00Cairns
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO21:00San Francisco

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$1,151

Fastest flight time

20h 00m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $1,151. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,872.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cairns takes 20h 00m
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 20h 00m.

  • 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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