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$936+ 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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Cheap 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 July 25, 2024.

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$1,546

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$936
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cairns?

Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from San Francisco to Cairns. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cairns.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cairns?

April can be a great time to fly to Cairns from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $1,855. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of April for as cheap as $1,082. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CNS?

When flying from San Francisco to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap San Francisco to Cairns flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Cairns specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/49:05 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops54h 05mAir Canada
Tue 8/206:55 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops32h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 7/24$1,036
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/219:03 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops47h 07mAir Canada
Wed 9/114:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops46h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 7/24$1,210
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/410:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop27h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 8/201:30 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,263
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 8/127:45 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops24h 25mAir Canada
Wed 8/216:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 7/24$1,267
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/410:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop27h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 8/201:45 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,279
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/410:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/207:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,296
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 7/314:50 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/86:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$1,306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/45:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/207:05 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,307
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/219:03 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops47h 07mAir Canada
Wed 9/114:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops40h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 7/25$1,344

San Francisco to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 9/126:39 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 16mAir Canada
Sat 9/217:15 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops37h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 7/25$936
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/49:05 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops54h 05mAir Canada
Tue 8/206:55 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops32h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 7/25$1,036
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 9/106:39 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops25h 31mAir Canada
Mon 9/167:15 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops32h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 7/25$1,166
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 9/1010:00 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/166:40 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops35h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/25$1,235
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/410:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/207:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,296
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 9/1210:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 9/217:20 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop39h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/45:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/207:05 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,307
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/1210:15 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 9/217:20 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop39h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,321
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/219:03 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops47h 07mAir Canada
Wed 9/114:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops40h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 7/25$1,344

San Francisco to Cairns flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Cairns for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from San Francisco to Cairns departing last-minute. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/49:05 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops54h 05mAir Canada
Tue 8/206:55 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops32h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 7/24$1,036
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/410:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop27h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 8/201:30 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,263
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/410:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop27h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 8/201:45 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,279
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/410:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/207:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,296
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 7/314:50 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/86:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$1,306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/45:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/207:05 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 7/315:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/86:55 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$1,483
This FlightNetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 FlightNetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/411:40 amSFO - CNS
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/201:50 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops43h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$2,294
This FlightNetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 FlightNetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/44:50 pmSFO - CNS
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/2011:50 amCNS - SFO
3 stops47h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$2,308

Find flights from San Francisco to Cairns within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

$936 - $2,054

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Return

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 9/12

2 stops28h 16m

Cairns

Sat 9/21

2 stops37h 48m

$936

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 8/4

2 stops54h 05m

Cairns

Tue 8/20

2 stops32h 38m

$1,036

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 9/10

2 stops25h 31m

Cairns

Mon 9/16

2 stops32h 13m

$1,166

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 9/10

1 stop19h 45m

Cairns

Mon 9/16

2 stops35h 10m

$1,235

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 8/4

1 stop27h 15m

Cairns

Tue 8/20

1 stop27h 50m

$1,296

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 9/12

1 stop21h 35m

Cairns

Sat 9/21

1 stop39h 30m

$1,306

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 8/4

1 stop42h 10m

Cairns

Tue 8/20

2 stops44h 00m

$1,307

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 8/21

2 stops48h 00m

Cairns

Wed 9/11

1 stop17h 30m

$1,574

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 9/11

2 stops41h 05m

Cairns

Sat 9/21

2 stops45h 20m

$2,054

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 7/25

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cairns. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Cairns flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

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

CNS

Temperature

69.8 - 80.6 °F

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 July 25, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Air Canada and Qantas Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
862 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

ANA
8.5
Very good
862 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
862 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
862 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,367 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
862 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
564 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
862 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
862 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cairns for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Cairns for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just $936, but on average you can expect to pay $1,407.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Cairns for under $1,100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cairns is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $936 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,235 and $1,306 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Cairns for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does SFO to CNS mean?

    SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while CNS stands for Cairns Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Cairns with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Cairns flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Cairns?

    Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Cairns check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways or United Airlines.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cairns (average of $1,458). Flying from San Francisco to Cairns in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,325). 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,250Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,309Average$2,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,322Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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