$605+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
Oct 10 — Oct 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to CairnsExplore 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1711:10 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 10/3112:35 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Fiji Airways logo]()
$1,012
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/197:25 pm -
2 stops44h 05m
Sat 10/3112:35 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,167
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/207:25 pm -
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1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,194
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/22:45 pm -
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Sun 11/156:00 am -
2 stops22h 32m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,205
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/46:53 pm -
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Sun 11/156:00 am -
2 stops22h 32m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,206
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/194:30 pm -
2 stops31h 55m
Mon 11/26:00 am -
2 stops22h 32m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,209
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/214:51 pm -
2 stops22h 39m
Sat 10/3112:35 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,210
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/228:58 am -
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Sat 10/3112:35 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,212
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/76:53 pm -
2 stops25h 07m
Sat 11/143:45 pm -
2 stops36h 47m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,213
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/188:58 am -
2 stops44h 27m
Sat 10/3112:35 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,226
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/64:55 pm -
2 stops28h 00m
Sat 11/143:45 pm -
2 stops36h 47m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,250
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/194:30 pm -
2 stops25h 40m
Sun 11/16:00 am -
2 stops25h 51m
Deal found 9/9![Air Canada logo]()
$1,264
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 September 10, 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 September 10, 2026.
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/76:25 pm -
3 stops46h 30m
Sat 11/146:00 am -
2 stops23h 05m
Deal found 9/9![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,585
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Sat 2/611:05 pm -
1 stop20h 55m
Tue 2/236:00 am -
2 stops44h 10m
Deal found 9/6![United Airlines logo]()
$1,712
This Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/610:06 pm -
3 stops54h 59m
Sat 11/147:15 pm -
2 stops59h 25m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,964
This Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/610:06 pm -
3 stops54h 59m
Sat 11/143:45 pm -
3 stops44h 17m
Deal found 9/9![Qatar Airways logo]()
$2,187
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.
Fri 11/611:35 pm -
1 stop25h 30m
Sat 11/146:00 am -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$1,736
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/215:46 pm -
2 stops31h 19m
Mon 1/49:15 am -
1 stop39h 15m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$3,622
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.
Sun 12/2011:35 pm -
1 stop25h 30m
Tue 1/56:00 am -
2 stops42h 30m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$3,467
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.
Sun 12/2010:35 pm -
2 stops50h 30m
Fri 1/16:00 am -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$3,505
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.
Sat 12/1910:35 pm -
2 stops50h 30m
Fri 1/16:00 am -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$3,706
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.
Fri 12/1811:05 pm -
1 stop20h 55m
Sun 1/36:00 am -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$4,604
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Tue 10/277:48 pm -
2 stops47h 02m
Thu 11/129:00 am -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$7,123
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to CairnsDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1711:10 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 10/3112:35 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Fiji Airways logo]()
$1,012
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1711:10 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Sun 11/16:00 am -
2 stops24h 25m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,273
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1711:10 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 10/316:00 am -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,275
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1711:10 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Wed 11/46:00 am -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,286
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/188:58 am -
2 stops44h 27m
Sat 10/3112:35 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,226
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/197:25 pm -
2 stops44h 05m
Sat 10/3112:35 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,167
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/194:30 pm -
2 stops31h 55m
Mon 11/26:00 am -
2 stops22h 32m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,209
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/194:30 pm -
2 stops25h 40m
Sun 11/16:00 am -
2 stops25h 51m
Deal found 9/9![Air Canada logo]()
$1,264
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/198:58 am -
2 stops30h 32m
Fri 10/3011:45 am -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,288
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/207:25 pm -
2 stops44h 05m
Sat 10/3112:35 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,194
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/214:51 pm -
2 stops22h 39m
Sat 10/3112:35 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,210
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/228:58 am -
2 stops39h 27m
Sat 10/3112:35 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,212
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 September 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 11/1610:06 pm -
2 stops43h 14m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$605
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 12/268:45 pm -
2 stops56h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$686
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/269:35 pm -
1 stop20h 00m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Fiji Airways logo]()
$884
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/269:35 pm -
1 stop20h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,111
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Fri 9/2511:25 pm -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$4,249
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 September 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,012 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $605 (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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
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 San Francisco - CNS Cairns
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Mon 11/16
10:23 pm-11:00 am
3 stops42h 37m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$617
San FranciscoCairns
SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sat 12/26
8:45 pm-11:05 pm
2 stops56h 20m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$686
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoCairns
SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sat 12/26
9:35 pm-11:35 am
1 stop20h 00m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$884
San FranciscoCairns
SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sat 12/26
9:35 pm-11:35 am
1 stop20h 00m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,111
San FranciscoCairns
SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sat 11/7
6:25 pm-10:55 am
3 stops46h 30m
Cairns
Sat 11/14
6:00 am-11:05 am
2 stops23h 05m
$1,585
San FranciscoCairns
SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sat 2/6
11:05 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop20h 55m
Cairns
Tue 2/23
6:00 am-8:10 am
2 stops44h 10m
$1,712
San FranciscoCairns
SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Fri 11/6
11:35 pm-7:05 pm
1 stop25h 30m
Cairns
Sat 11/14
6:00 am-6:30 am
1 stop18h 30m
$1,736
San FranciscoCairns
SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Fri 11/6
10:06 pm-11:05 pm
3 stops54h 59m
Cairns
Sat 11/14
7:15 pm-12:40 pm
2 stops59h 25m
$1,964
San FranciscoCairns
SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Fri 11/6
10:06 pm-11:05 pm
3 stops54h 59m
Cairns
Sat 11/14
3:45 pm-6:02 pm
3 stops44h 17m
$2,187
San FranciscoCairns
SFO San Francisco - CNS Cairns
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sun 12/20
11:35 pm-7:05 pm
1 stop25h 30m
Cairns
Tue 1/5
6:00 am-6:30 am
2 stops42h 30m
$3,467
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 September.
| 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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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 173 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 in the early afternoon 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 Thursday 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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