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$425+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to San Francisco (SFO)

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.
CNS — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,286
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$425
(Trip.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

$632
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/144:55 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/231:25 amSFO - CNS
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,286
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/145:20 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops46h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/241:40 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops49h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/10$1,366
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2112:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Sun 7/610:55 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,433
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1411:55 amCNS - SFO
2 stops27h 06mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/2410:05 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/10$1,460
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/152:25 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops23h 26mQantas Airways
Sun 8/2410:00 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,551
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/144:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops22h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 8/247:07 pmSFO - CNS
3 stops47h 18mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,564
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/256:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 8/16:50 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops31h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$1,811
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/156:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops43h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/2410:50 amSFO - CNS
2 stops36h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,021
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/26:15 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 7/911:30 amSFO - CNS
1 stop36h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,144
This Globehunters deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Globehunters is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/21:40 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops47h 50mChina Southern
Tue 7/812:35 amSFO - CNS
2 stops44h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/12$3,307

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairns to San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Cairns

Fly to

San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 8/14

4:55 pm-7:20 am

2 stops31h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

1:25 am-8:40 am

2 stops38h 15m

$1,286

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 8/14

5:20 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops46h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

1:40 pm-8:35 am

2 stops49h 55m

$1,366

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 8/14

11:55 am-10:01 pm

2 stops27h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

$1,460

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 8/15

2:25 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops23h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

10:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$1,551

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 8/14

4:35 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops22h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

7:07 pm-11:25 am

3 stops47h 18m

$1,564

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 7/25

6:00 am-6:25 am

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 8/1

6:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,811

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-8:10 am

2 stops43h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

10:50 am-3:55 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$2,021

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 7/2

6:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

11:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop36h 30m

$2,144

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 7/2

1:40 pm-8:30 pm

3 stops47h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

12:35 am-1:45 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$3,307

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 8/14

12:25 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$425

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to San Francisco

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Cathay Pacific is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $1,366. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,460 and $1,551, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $707. Users have also found prices from $918 and $949 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco 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 Cairns to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cairns to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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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