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$589+ 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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SFO
Mei 29 — Jun 51
Jum 5/29
Jum 6/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Kam 5/2111:40 am
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Rab 5/2710:35 pm
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops50h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,237
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Jum 6/126:45 am
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops30h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Jum 6/198:30 am
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,366
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Rab 10/146:00 am
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Min 10/1811:25 pm
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,386
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Rab 10/146:15 pm
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Min 10/1811:45 am
SFO
-
CNS
1 stop60h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,440
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Rab 10/145:40 pm
CNS
-
SFO
3 stops45h 07m
Air New Zealand
Min 10/189:05 pm
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops26h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,519
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Kam 5/74:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sel 5/121:15 am
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,536
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sel 6/96:45 am
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sel 6/167:42 pm
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops44h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,665
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sel 6/210:15 am
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops26h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sel 6/911:29 am
SFO
-
CNS
3 stops33h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,673

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Cheapest round-trip

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Rab 10/14

6:15 pm-3:49 pm

2 stops38h 34m

San Francisco

Min 10/18

11:45 am-5:00 pm

1 stop60h 15m

$1,394

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Rab 10/14

5:40 pm-5:42 pm

3 stops41h 02m

San Francisco

Min 10/18

10:25 am-7:30 pm

3 stops40h 05m

$1,537

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Jum 6/12

6:45 am-5:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

San Francisco

Jum 6/19

8:11 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$1,845

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sab 6/13

3:45 pm-11:25 am

2 stops36h 40m

San Francisco

Sab 6/20

1:35 pm-10:35 am

2 stops28h 00m

$1,850

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Rab 10/14

6:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops32h 20m

San Francisco

Min 10/18

12:15 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$1,902

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sel 6/9

11:20 am-7:20 pm

3 stops25h 00m

San Francisco

Sel 6/16

6:08 pm-10:35 am

2 stops23h 27m

$1,999

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Kam 6/11

9:25 am-7:20 pm

3 stops26h 55m

San Francisco

Kam 6/18

8:24 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$2,063
Quickest round-trip

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Rab 10/14

12:40 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 15m

San Francisco

Min 10/18

9:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

$2,136
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Jum 9/4

11:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$589

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Jum 7/24

9:40 am-8:40 pm

3 stops52h 00m

$740

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to San Francisco. 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 Cairns to San Francisco?

    For as low as $1,898, Air New Zealand can have you in San Francisco from Cairns in 29h 41m. The distance between Cairns and San Francisco is about 7019 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to San Francisco.

  • 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.

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