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$358+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS)

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SFO — CNS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,029
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$358
(FlightHub)

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September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,213
From San Francisco to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/236:39 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/66:40 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops32h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,029
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 7/2710:50 amSFO - CNS
2 stops30h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/1211:55 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/12$1,367
This Fiji Airways 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2710:55 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Tue 8/1212:25 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops23h 29mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,377
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1410:00 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 8/241:40 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,483
This Jetabroad 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:07 pmSFO - CNS
3 stops47h 18mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 8/314:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops32h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,533
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1511:25 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/246:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,671
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3012:05 amSFO - CNS
2 stops39h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/135:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops46h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/10$1,793

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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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cairns that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

6:39 pm-11:05 am

2 stops23h 26m

Cairns

Sat 9/6

6:40 pm-10:28 am

2 stops32h 48m

$1,029

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 7/27

10:50 am-10:45 am

2 stops30h 55m

Cairns

Tue 8/12

11:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$1,367

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 7/27

10:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Tue 8/12

12:25 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$1,377

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

10:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Cairns

Sun 8/24

1:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$1,483

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

7:07 pm-11:25 am

3 stops47h 18m

Cairns

Sun 8/31

4:35 pm-8:09 am

2 stops32h 34m

$1,533

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

11:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sun 8/24

6:00 am-6:25 am

1 stop17h 25m

$1,671

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

12:05 am-8:35 am

2 stops39h 30m

Cairns

Sat 9/13

5:35 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops46h 20m

$1,793

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

10:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop19h 45m

$358

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

7:50 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$485

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

11:10 am-3:55 pm

3 stops35h 45m

$973

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Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cairns is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,367 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,377 and $1,483 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Cairns for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Cairns one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $358 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include ANA from $973 and United Airlines from $1,074 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from San Francisco to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,981). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$598Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,213Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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