$699+ 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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SFO
Jul 16 — Jul 231
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to San FranciscoExplore 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 16, 2026.
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 16, 2026.
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/46:00 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops25h 51m
Air Canada
Sun 11/82:45 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops29h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/12![Air Canada logo]()
$1,251
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/269:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/212:40 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,519
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/156:00 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/227:30 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,604
This Jetabroad 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/266:55 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sun 8/210:05 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops41h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/11![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,706
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sat 7/116:45 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/2510:35 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,781
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sat 7/1112:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
1 stop18h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sat 7/2510:35 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/14![Fiji Airways logo]()
$1,940
Best flights from Cairns to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/46:00 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops25h 51m
Air Canada
Sun 11/82:45 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops29h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/12![Air Canada logo]()
$1,251
This Jetabroad 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/266:55 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sun 8/210:05 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops41h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/11![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,706
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sat 7/117:10 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/257:30 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,927
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/49:25 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops26h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 11/88:15 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop20h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/14![American Airlines logo]()
$2,102
This Qantas Airways 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/412:05 pm
CNS
- SFO
1 stop21h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sun 11/88:45 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop20h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/12![Qantas Airways logo]()
$2,123
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/151:55 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops24h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/2212:27 pm
SFO
- CNS
3 stops28h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,953
This Qantas Airways 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2611:20 am
CNS
- SFO
3 stops25h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/210:30 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,975
Last-minute flights from Cairns to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco. Data last updated June 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco. Data last updated June 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sat 7/116:45 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/2510:35 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,781
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sat 7/1112:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
1 stop18h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sat 7/2510:35 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/14![Fiji Airways logo]()
$1,940
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/156:00 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/227:30 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,604
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/156:00 am
CNS
- SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Virgin Australia
Wed 7/2211:25 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop30h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/14![Virgin Australia logo]()
$2,051
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/269:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/212:40 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,519
This Jetabroad 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/266:55 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sun 8/210:05 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops41h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/11![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,706
One-way flights from Cairns to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Cairns to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/238:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
3 stops41h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$699
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/28:55 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops41h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$716
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/37:15 pm
CNS
- SFO
1 stop38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$738
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/86:20 pm
CNS
- SFO
1 stop31h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,590
This BusinessClass 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/810:55 am
CNS
- SFO
3 stops50h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 6/12![China Southern logo]()
$2,399
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/812:05 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops51h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/12![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$2,462
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,251 (Air Canada) |
One-way from | $699 (Kiwi.com) |
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CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Wed 11/4
6:00 am-1:51 pm
2 stops25h 51m
San Francisco
Sun 11/8
2:45 pm-2:00 pm
2 stops29h 15m
$1,251
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Sun 7/26
6:55 pm-12:55 pm
2 stops35h 00m
San Francisco
Sun 8/2
10:05 pm-8:40 am
2 stops41h 35m
$1,706
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Sat 7/11
7:10 pm-10:20 am
2 stops32h 10m
San Francisco
Sat 7/25
7:30 pm-11:10 am
2 stops22h 40m
$1,927
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Wed 7/15
1:55 pm-8:57 pm
2 stops24h 02m
San Francisco
Wed 7/22
12:27 pm-10:10 am
3 stops28h 43m
$1,953
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Sun 7/26
11:20 am-7:21 pm
3 stops25h 01m
San Francisco
Sun 8/2
10:30 pm-3:00 pm
2 stops23h 30m
$1,975
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Wed 11/4
9:25 am-6:24 pm
2 stops26h 59m
San Francisco
Sun 11/8
8:15 pm-11:05 am
1 stop20h 50m
$2,102
Quickest round-trip
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Wed 11/4
12:05 pm-3:55 pm
1 stop21h 50m
San Francisco
Sun 11/8
8:45 pm-11:05 am
1 stop20h 20m
$2,123
Cheapest one-way
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Fri 10/23
8:40 pm-9:18 pm
3 stops41h 38m
$699
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Sat 10/3
7:15 pm-4:45 pm
1 stop38h 30m
$738
Quickest one-way
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Fri 10/2
11:40 am-2:45 pm
1 stop20h 05m
$817
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- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cairns-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cairns-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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