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$764+ 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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Tue 6/9
Tue 6/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns

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 May 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 5/107:26 pm
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops44h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1711:40 am
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,427
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1010:05 pm
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops28h 25m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/3111:55 am
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$1,451
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/118:15 am
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/187:10 pm
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops53h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,596
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Mon 8/1011:45 am
SFO
-
CNS
1 stop36h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 8/316:15 pm
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,676
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/177:30 pm
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops22h 40m
Air Canada
Tue 6/306:00 am
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops21h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/10$1,691
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Tue 5/128:45 pm
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1711:40 am
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,706
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/107:42 pm
SFO
-
CNS
3 stops46h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/3112:40 pm
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops22h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,729
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 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 stops31h 40m
Air New Zealand
Mon 5/186:20 pm
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops41h 36m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/6$1,753
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Wed 6/1711:25 pm
SFO
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 6/306:00 am
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,784

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 6/17

11:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Tue 6/30

6:00 am-6:25 am

1 stop17h 25m

$1,784

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

12:15 pm-11:10 am

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

Thu 9/3

7:15 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops37h 07m

$2,180

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

11:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-6:35 am

1 stop17h 35m

$2,283

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

10:15 am-10:35 am

2 stops31h 20m

Cairns

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-10:19 pm

2 stops33h 19m

$2,302

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

10:05 pm-8:40 am

2 stops41h 35m

Cairns

Tue 8/4

11:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$6,976
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

5:11 pm-11:40 am

3 stops49h 29m

$764

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 9/25

10:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$4,810
Quickest one-way

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 9/25

6:59 pm-3:00 pm

3 stops27h 01m

$5,710

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Deals found on 5/10

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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 14% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 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, China Eastern 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 May 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,034 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,034 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,034 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Cairns will take you 18h 45m. There are 7019 mi between San Francisco and Cairns. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Cairns round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cairns is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,213 on this airline.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Cairns

Discover the top airline 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 May 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,213Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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