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$586+ 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
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 septiembre 11, 2025.

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$1,211
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$586
(oojo)

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November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,620
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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 septiembre 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
sáb. 10/2511:05 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop31h 50mUnited Airlines
sáb. 11/16:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops42h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,846
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/217:04 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops27h 11mQantas Airways
mar. 12/3011:05 amCNS - SFO
2 stops22h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$2,392
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/187:09 amSFO - CNS
2 stops39h 06mQantas Airways
mar. 12/3011:05 amCNS - SFO
2 stops22h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$2,456
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/2211:00 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
jue. 9/256:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$2,701
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/207:04 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops22h 31mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/316:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,828
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/207:04 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops22h 31mFiji Airways
jue. 1/112:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops20h 58mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/11$2,890
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/2111:05 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop26h 00mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/316:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,920

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

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

sáb. 2/7

6:50 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Cairns

mar. 3/10

6:00 am-10:39 am

2 stops21h 39m

$1,120

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

sáb. 1/10

9:45 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 50m

Cairns

sáb. 1/24

12:35 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$1,408

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

jue. 1/8

4:15 pm-11:35 am

2 stops25h 20m

Cairns

jue. 1/22

12:35 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$1,441

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

sáb. 2/7

4:20 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops27h 45m

Cairns

mar. 3/10

6:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,445

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mié. 1/7

10:05 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

jue. 1/22

12:00 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,484

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

vie. 1/9

10:05 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

mar. 1/20

12:00 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,552

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mar. 1/6

4:15 pm-11:35 am

2 stops25h 20m

Cairns

jue. 1/22

12:35 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$1,553

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

lun. 1/5

11:40 pm-5:45 am

2 stops36h 05m

Cairns

sáb. 1/24

12:00 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,571

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

dom. 1/11

11:10 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Cairns

mar. 1/20

6:00 am-8:25 am

2 stops44h 25m

$1,663

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

dom. 1/11

11:10 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops49h 55m

Cairns

lun. 1/19

6:00 am-8:25 am

2 stops44h 25m

$1,663

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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 septiembre 11, 2025.
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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cairns?

    Departing from San Francisco to Cairns will take you 19h 50m. There are 7019 mi between San Francisco and Cairns. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cairns is Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $598 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,213. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Cairns for 59% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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.

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  • 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 $1,158). Flying from San Francisco to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,882). 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns

Discover the top 2 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$598Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,213Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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