$570+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
Jul 11 — Jul 181
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/89:18 am
SFO
- CNS
2 stops30h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1311:40 am
CNS
- SFO
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/74:04 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops27h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 7/143:45 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops25h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8![American Airlines logo]()
$1,709
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/711:20 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/144:55 pm
CNS
- SFO
1 stop30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,770
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2411:20 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop28h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 7/316:00 am
CNS
- SFO
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8![United Airlines logo]()
$1,879
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/41:40 am
SFO
- CNS
1 stop33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/127:00 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,914
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/225:15 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop42h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/296:45 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,929
Best flights from San Francisco to CairnsDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/74:04 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops27h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 7/143:45 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops25h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8![American Airlines logo]()
$1,709
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/710:37 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops52h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/144:55 pm
CNS
- SFO
1 stop30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,801
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2411:20 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop28h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 7/316:00 am
CNS
- SFO
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8![United Airlines logo]()
$1,879
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/58:30 am
SFO
- CNS
3 stops56h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 7/129:00 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops57h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/7![Qatar Airways logo]()
$2,286
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/152:28 pm
SFO
- CNS
3 stops38h 02m
Air New Zealand
Fri 7/246:50 am
CNS
- SFO
3 stops28h 48m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/9![Air New Zealand logo]()
$2,341
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/83:55 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1310:00 am
CNS
- SFO
3 stops68h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,820
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/510:05 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/127:00 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,998
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/36:35 am
SFO
- CNS
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/86:00 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,546
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to CairnsDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns. Data last updated June 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns. Data last updated June 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/41:40 am
SFO
- CNS
1 stop33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/127:00 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,914
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/74:04 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops27h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 7/143:45 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops25h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8![American Airlines logo]()
$1,709
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/711:20 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/144:55 pm
CNS
- SFO
1 stop30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,770
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/155:15 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop42h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/246:50 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/225:15 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop42h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/296:45 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,929
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/227:30 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops22h 40m
Air Canada
Wed 7/296:00 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops21h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/7![Air Canada logo]()
$2,075
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2411:20 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop28h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 7/316:00 am
CNS
- SFO
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8![United Airlines logo]()
$1,879
One-way flights from San Francisco to CairnsSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/54:55 pm
SFO
- CNS
3 stops46h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$570
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/34:55 pm
SFO
- CNS
3 stops46h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$579
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/84:55 pm
SFO
- CNS
3 stops46h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$588
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/410:05 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops42h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$641
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/610:05 pm
SFO
- CNS
3 stops42h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$691
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/221:40 am
SFO
- CNS
3 stops50h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$693
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2310:05 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop19h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/9![Air New Zealand logo]()
$696
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/59:50 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop19h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/10![Fiji Airways logo]()
$718
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,461 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $570 (Kiwi.com) |
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Customize 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cairns that are best for you.
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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Tue 7/7
4:04 pm-12:55 pm
2 stops27h 51m
Cairns
Tue 7/14
3:45 pm-11:59 pm
2 stops25h 14m
$1,709
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Tue 7/7
10:37 pm-8:20 pm
2 stops52h 43m
Cairns
Tue 7/14
4:55 pm-6:25 am
1 stop30h 30m
$1,801
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Thu 10/8
3:55 pm-8:30 am
2 stops47h 35m
Cairns
Tue 10/13
10:00 am-1:35 pm
3 stops68h 35m
$1,820
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Fri 7/24
11:20 pm-8:20 pm
1 stop28h 00m
Cairns
Fri 7/31
6:00 am-6:25 am
1 stop17h 25m
$1,879
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sun 7/5
10:05 pm-8:40 am
2 stops41h 35m
Cairns
Sun 7/12
7:00 pm-11:00 am
2 stops33h 00m
$1,998
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sun 7/5
8:30 am-9:50 am
3 stops56h 20m
Cairns
Sun 7/12
9:00 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops57h 35m
$2,286
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Wed 7/15
2:28 pm-9:30 pm
3 stops38h 02m
Cairns
Fri 7/24
6:50 am-6:38 pm
3 stops28h 48m
$2,341
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Fri 7/3
6:35 am-5:55 am
2 stops30h 20m
Cairns
Wed 7/8
6:00 am-9:10 pm
2 stops32h 10m
$2,546
Cheapest one-way
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sat 12/5
4:55 pm-9:05 am
3 stops46h 10m
$570
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Tue 12/8
4:55 pm-9:05 am
3 stops46h 10m
$588
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns in June.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Cairns
How often are flights from San Francisco to Cairns delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 180 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Cairns flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Cairns flights?
Over the last year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.
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