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$448+ 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
jun. 23 — jun. 301
lun. 6/23
lun. 6/30
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 junio 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,113
(Jetabroad)

One-way from

$448
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,213
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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 junio 18, 2025.

This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
jue. 8/1410:55 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/246:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,113
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
dom. 7/2710:50 amSFO - CNS
2 stops30h 55mAir New Zealand
mar. 8/1211:55 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/18$1,367
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
jue. 8/1410:00 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop25h 30mQantas Airways
dom. 8/241:40 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/16$1,390
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
dom. 7/2710:55 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
sáb. 8/912:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/16$1,519
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
lun. 7/287:10 amSFO - CNS
2 stops37h 00mAir Canada
dom. 8/106:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 6/16$1,575
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
vie. 10/311:35 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop26h 35mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/186:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,695
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
jue. 10/212:20 amSFO - CNS
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
sáb. 10/186:40 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops45h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/16$1,968

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

jue. 8/14

10:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop19h 45m

Cairns

dom. 8/24

6:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$1,113

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

dom. 7/27

10:50 am-10:45 am

2 stops30h 55m

Cairns

mar. 8/12

11:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$1,367

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

jue. 8/14

10:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Cairns

dom. 8/24

1:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$1,390

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

dom. 7/27

10:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

sáb. 8/9

12:25 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$1,519

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

lun. 7/28

7:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

dom. 8/10

6:00 am-10:33 am

2 stops21h 33m

$1,575

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

vie. 10/3

11:35 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Cairns

sáb. 10/18

6:00 am-6:55 am

2 stops41h 55m

$1,695

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

jue. 10/2

12:20 am-4:50 pm

2 stops47h 30m

Cairns

sáb. 10/18

6:40 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops45h 00m

$1,968

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

jue. 8/14

7:20 am-10:50 pm

3 stops46h 30m

$448

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

jue. 8/14

10:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop19h 45m

$456

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

lun. 7/7

11:20 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,074

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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 junio 18, 2025.
ANA
8.3
Very good
886 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

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
886 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
886 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

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
8.0
Very good
200 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
886 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

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
485 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
886 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

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
860 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
886 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
894 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
886 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

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

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  • 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 Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways, starting at $1,390 and $1,519 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 $456 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,074 and Cathay Pacific from $1,648 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.

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    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 junio 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$598Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,213Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,367Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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