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$733+ 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SFO
Jul 19 — Jul 261
Sat 7/19
Sat 7/26
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$913
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$733
(Ovago)

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June
From Cairns to San Francisco
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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 July 14, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Thu 8/2812:40 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/45:50 amSFO - CNS
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14$913
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2611:55 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/210:05 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops31h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/12$919
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1412:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops45h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/1811:35 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops41h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/13$1,259
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 11/1411:55 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop26h 30mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/1811:05 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop30h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/13$1,821
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/285:20 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops61h 40mEmirates
Thu 9/45:05 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops54h 25mEmirates
Deal found 7/14$2,344

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to San Francisco that are best for you.

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 8/28

12:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops28h 19m

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

5:50 am-11:40 am

2 stops36h 50m

$913

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 8/26

11:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

10:05 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$919

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 11/14

12:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops45h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

11:35 pm-10:45 am

2 stops41h 10m

$1,259

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 11/14

11:55 pm-8:25 am

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

11:05 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,821

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 8/28

5:20 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops61h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

5:05 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops54h 25m

$2,344

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 9/11

4:55 pm-6:50 am

2 stops30h 55m

$733

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 9/11

1:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$963

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Deals found on 7/12

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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 July 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, and Cathay Pacific from Cairns to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,286 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,286 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,286 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
494 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,286 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,286 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,286 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,286 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $919. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Virgin Australia, with the lowest prices starting at $1,259 and $1,821, respectively. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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