Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to San Francisco (SFO) from $533

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 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — SFO
May 9 — May 161

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco

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 May 4, 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,423

Round-trip from

$268
High demand for flights, 43% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 44% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Cairns to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to San Francisco?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to San Francisco from Cairns average $2,007. You can even find prices in February for less than $2,007, as users have found deals to San Francisco from as low as $1,126. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Francisco from Cairns. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 74%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to San Francisco (CNS - SFO)?

When flying from Cairns to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Cairns and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Consider these cheap Air New Zealand flights we've found departing from Cairns to San Francisco. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Thu 10/1710:55 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/2110:56 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops41h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$1,749
Wed 7/178:30 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops36h 01mAir New Zealand
Fri 7/1910:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops41h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/3$1,927
Thu 10/1710:55 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/2110:56 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops41h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/3$2,090

Cheap Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Virgin Australia for the route between Cairns and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Virgin Australia flights traveling from Cairns to San Francisco. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Thu 10/177:00 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop30h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 10/2111:35 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop25h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/2$2,128
Wed 7/176:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 7/1911:25 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop26h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/3$2,144

Cairns to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Cairns to San Francisco in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 7/176:15 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop43h 00mSingapore Airlines
Fri 7/196:59 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops29h 01mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,587
Thu 10/1710:55 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/2110:56 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops41h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$1,749
Thu 10/1712:30 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops50h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 10/2012:15 amSFO - CNS
2 stops42h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/3$1,758
Wed 7/176:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops43h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/196:00 amSFO - CNS
2 stops44h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,892
Wed 7/178:30 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops36h 01mAir New Zealand
Fri 7/1910:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops41h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/3$1,927
Thu 10/1712:30 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops37h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2111:45 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops43h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,067
Thu 10/1710:55 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/2110:56 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops41h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/3$2,090
Thu 10/177:00 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop30h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 10/2111:35 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop25h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/2$2,128
Wed 7/171:30 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1812:55 amSFO - CNS
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,143

One-way flights to San Francisco from Cairns

Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Cairns to San Francisco. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Cairns to San Francisco instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Mon 6/2410:15 amCNS - SFO
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$533
Wed 6/197:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$558
Fri 6/2110:15 amCNS - SFO
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$575
Wed 6/197:00 amCNS - SFO
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$631
Thu 6/2010:15 amCNS - SFO
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$634
Mon 6/2410:15 amCNS - SFO
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$640
Sat 6/2210:15 amCNS - SFO
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$652
Thu 6/2010:15 amCNS - SFO
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$658
Sun 6/237:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$703

Find flights from Cairns to San Francisco within your budget

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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,587 - $2,144

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 7/17

1 stop43h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 7/19

2 stops29h 01m

$1,587

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 10/17

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 10/21

2 stops41h 49m

$1,749

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 10/17

2 stops50h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 10/20

2 stops42h 35m

$1,758

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 7/17

2 stops43h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 7/19

2 stops44h 20m

$1,892

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 7/17

3 stops36h 01m

San Francisco

Fri 7/19

2 stops41h 30m

$1,927

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 10/17

2 stops37h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 10/21

2 stops43h 05m

$2,067

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 10/17

1 stop30h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 10/21

1 stop25h 45m

$2,128

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 7/17

2 stops45h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 7/18

2 stops38h 35m

$2,143

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 7/17

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 7/19

1 stop26h 55m

$2,144

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/3

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cairns to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Francisco by month

Plan your trip from Cairns to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cairns to San Francisco is currently $620 while a round-trip flight costs $1,933. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Cairns to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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.

January

$274

February

$281

March

$330

April

$306

May

$314

June

$384

July

$367

August

$298

September

$268

October

$268

November

$287

December

$268

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °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 May 4, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia from Cairns to San Francisco to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very good
640 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.3
Very good
640 reviews
8.3
Very good
640 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.3
Very good
1,465 reviews
8.3
Very good
640 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.8
Good
1,106 reviews
8.3
Very good
640 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.8
Good
667 reviews
8.3
Very good
640 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.3
Good
14,728 reviews
8.3
Very good
640 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Cairns to San Francisco for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to San Francisco for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Singapore Airlines for just $1,587, but on average you can expect to pay $2,070.

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

    Flying on Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $1,587. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at $1,749 and $1,758, respectively. These flights start at 20% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does CNS to SFO mean?

    CNS stands for Cairns Airport, while SFO stands for San Francisco Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

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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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cairns to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cairns to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/3.

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