$471+ 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2610:05 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop19h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 8/165:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops36h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/10![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,186
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 5/1110:05 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops25h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 5/185:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops36h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/9![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,207
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1810:05 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop19h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sat 10/31:55 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops39h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/9![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,230
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:40 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/3012:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops23h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,245
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 9/1810:20 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops44h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/36:00 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops48h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,261
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/210:40 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops43h 05m
Air New Zealand
Sat 5/91:55 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops40h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/9![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,267
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2910:05 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops31h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 6/146:00 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops23h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/8![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,286
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 March 13, 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 March 13, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1110:05 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops25h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 5/185:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops36h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/10![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,207
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/258:15 am
SFO
- CNS
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/21:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops33h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,449
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/29:20 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops44h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sat 5/93:45 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops38h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/12![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,331
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/112:42 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops27h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/181:55 pm
CNS
- SFO
3 stops41h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,518
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:45 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/99:25 am
CNS
- SFO
3 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,524
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/251:51 pm
SFO
- CNS
3 stops34h 44m
Air New Zealand
Sat 5/211:55 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops24h 01m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/10![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,643
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:00 am
SFO
- CNS
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/1411:40 am
CNS
- SFO
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,592
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/111:40 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/187:10 pm
CNS
- SFO
1 stop39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,597
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to CairnsDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns. Data last updated March 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
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This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/116:23 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops24h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/189:00 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,448
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:40 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/3012:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops23h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,245
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/231:55 pm
SFO
- CNS
3 stops34h 00m
Air New Zealand
Thu 4/306:00 am
CNS
- SFO
3 stops31h 59m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/9![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,775
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/248:15 am
SFO
- CNS
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/11:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops33h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,761
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/258:15 am
SFO
- CNS
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/21:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops33h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,449
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2510:45 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops43h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sat 5/211:20 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops42h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/10![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,452
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/267:59 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops47h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/31:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops33h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,393
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 March 13, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 13, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/511:10 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$471
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Fri 9/411:25 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$507
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/296:00 am
SFO
- CNS
3 stops46h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$534
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/111:25 pm
SFO
- CNS
3 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$560
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2212:30 am
SFO
- CNS
2 stops46h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$677
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3012:30 pm
SFO
- CNS
3 stops48h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$688
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/274:21 pm
SFO
- CNS
3 stops55h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$728
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/810:35 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$734
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 March 13, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Jetabroad 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | AranGrant 2 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,186 (oojo) |
One-way from | $471 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $3,100 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 March 13, 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
Return
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San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Mon 5/11
10:05 pm-4:55 pm
2 stops25h 50m
Cairns
Mon 5/18
5:40 pm-12:55 pm
2 stops36h 15m
$1,207
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sat 5/2
9:20 pm-10:45 am
2 stops44h 25m
Cairns
Sat 5/9
3:45 pm-12:55 pm
2 stops38h 10m
$1,331
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sat 4/25
8:15 am-5:35 pm
2 stops40h 20m
Cairns
Sat 5/2
1:40 pm-5:57 am
2 stops33h 17m
$1,449
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sat 4/11
2:42 pm-11:40 am
2 stops27h 58m
Cairns
Sat 4/18
1:55 pm-1:55 pm
3 stops41h 00m
$1,518
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sat 5/2
6:45 pm-3:00 pm
2 stops27h 15m
Cairns
Sat 5/9
9:25 am-7:20 pm
3 stops26h 55m
$1,524
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Fri 5/29
6:00 am-4:30 am
2 stops29h 30m
Cairns
Sun 6/14
11:40 am-2:45 pm
1 stop20h 05m
$1,592
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Mon 5/11
1:40 pm-10:35 am
2 stops27h 55m
Cairns
Mon 5/18
7:10 pm-5:45 pm
1 stop39h 35m
$1,597
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sat 4/25
1:51 pm-5:35 pm
3 stops34h 44m
Cairns
Sat 5/2
11:55 am-6:56 pm
2 stops24h 01m
$1,643
Cheapest one-way
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Wed 8/5
11:10 pm-6:25 pm
2 stops26h 15m
$471
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Fri 9/4
11:25 pm-6:25 pm
2 stops26h 00m
$507
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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 March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of Jetabroad to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Jetabroad Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Jetabroad >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 13% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 183 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?
Friday 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.
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 March 13, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways from San Francisco to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.5
Comfort
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 18
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
SFO - NAN
Food
7.5
Comfort
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 18
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
SFO - NAN
Food
7.5
Comfort
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 18
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
SFO - NAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$368 | Average$726 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$1,213 | Average$1,480 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% |