$877+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to San Francisco (SFO)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SFO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
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 September 15, 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 September 15, 2026.
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 10/269:15 am -
3 stops24h 32m
Mon 11/212:13 pm -
3 stops28h 17m
Deal found 9/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,012
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/116:55 pm -
2 stops43h 44m
Sun 10/189:30 pm -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 9/12![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,035
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2911:40 am -
2 stops28h 57m
Thu 11/54:10 pm -
2 stops25h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,062
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sun 10/113:45 pm -
2 stops22h 32m
Sun 10/181:51 pm -
3 stops27h 44m
Deal found 9/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,065
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/299:15 am -
3 stops25h 46m
Thu 11/54:10 pm -
2 stops25h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,069
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/266:00 am -
1 stop17h 30m
Mon 11/211:05 pm -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 9/11![Virgin Australia logo]()
$1,190
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/297:50 pm -
1 stop29h 20m
Thu 11/511:05 pm -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 9/13![Virgin Australia logo]()
$1,305
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1211:40 am -
2 stops39h 00m
Sat 1/166:08 pm -
2 stops22h 22m
Deal found 9/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,906
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 September 15, 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 September 15, 2026.
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 10/269:15 am -
3 stops27h 32m
Mon 11/26:32 pm -
2 stops21h 58m
Deal found 9/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,012
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2911:40 am -
2 stops28h 57m
Thu 11/54:10 pm -
2 stops25h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,062
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/266:00 am -
1 stop17h 30m
Mon 11/211:05 pm -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 9/11![Virgin Australia logo]()
$1,190
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/266:00 am -
2 stops27h 32m
Sat 1/306:25 pm -
2 stops26h 30m
Deal found 9/11![Air Canada logo]()
$1,208
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sun 10/113:45 pm -
2 stops22h 32m
Sun 10/181:51 pm -
3 stops27h 44m
Deal found 9/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,065
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/112:40 pm -
1 stop19h 05m
Sun 10/189:30 pm -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 9/12![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,071
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/299:15 am -
3 stops25h 46m
Thu 11/54:10 pm -
2 stops25h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,069
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/136:00 am -
1 stop18h 30m
Sun 2/2811:35 pm -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 9/12![Virgin Australia logo]()
$1,271
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/297:50 pm -
1 stop29h 20m
Thu 11/511:05 pm -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 9/13![Virgin Australia logo]()
$1,305
Last-minute flights from Cairns to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco. Data last updated September 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco. Data last updated September 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/116:55 pm -
2 stops43h 44m
Sun 10/189:30 pm -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 9/12![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,035
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sun 10/113:45 pm -
2 stops22h 32m
Sun 10/181:51 pm -
3 stops27h 44m
Deal found 9/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,065
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 10/269:15 am -
3 stops24h 32m
Mon 11/212:13 pm -
3 stops28h 17m
Deal found 9/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,012
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/266:00 am -
1 stop17h 30m
Mon 11/211:05 pm -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 9/11![Virgin Australia logo]()
$1,190
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2911:40 am -
2 stops28h 57m
Thu 11/54:10 pm -
2 stops25h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,062
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/299:15 am -
3 stops25h 46m
Thu 11/54:10 pm -
2 stops25h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,069
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/297:50 pm -
1 stop29h 20m
Thu 11/511:05 pm -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 9/13![Virgin Australia logo]()
$1,305
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2912:35 pm -
3 stops48h 50m
Thu 11/57:20 am -
3 stops34h 15m
Deal found 9/13![Fiji Airways logo]()
$2,080
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 September 15, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 15, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/196:00 am -
2 stops33h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$877
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/196:20 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/12![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$999
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Round-trip from | $1,012 (Qantas Airways) |
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One-way from | $877 (SmartFares) |
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CairnsSan Francisco
CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco
CNSSFO
Cairns
Fri 2/19
6:00 am-9:15 pm
2 stops33h 15m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$877
Quickest round-trip
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco
CNSSFO
Cairns
Fri 2/19
6:20 pm-7:50 am
1 stop31h 30m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$999
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco
CNSSFO
Cairns
Mon 10/26
9:15 am-7:47 pm
3 stops27h 32m
San Francisco
Mon 11/2
6:32 pm-10:30 am
2 stops21h 58m
$1,012
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco
CNSSFO
Cairns
Thu 10/29
11:40 am-11:37 pm
2 stops28h 57m
San Francisco
Thu 11/5
4:10 pm-11:50 am
2 stops25h 40m
$1,062
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco
CNSSFO
Cairns
Sun 10/11
3:45 pm-9:17 pm
2 stops22h 32m
San Francisco
Sun 10/18
1:51 pm-10:35 am
3 stops27h 44m
$1,065
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco
CNSSFO
Cairns
Thu 10/29
9:15 am-6:01 pm
3 stops25h 46m
San Francisco
Thu 11/5
4:10 pm-11:50 am
2 stops25h 40m
$1,069
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco
CNSSFO
Cairns
Sun 10/11
2:40 pm-4:45 pm
1 stop19h 05m
San Francisco
Sun 10/18
9:30 pm-1:40 pm
1 stop23h 10m
$1,071
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco
CNSSFO
Cairns
Mon 10/26
6:00 am-6:30 am
1 stop17h 30m
San Francisco
Mon 11/2
11:05 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop20h 55m
$1,190
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco
CNSSFO
Cairns
Tue 1/26
6:00 am-3:32 pm
2 stops27h 32m
San Francisco
Sat 1/30
6:25 pm-2:55 pm
2 stops26h 30m
$1,208
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco
CNSSFO
Cairns
Sat 2/13
6:00 am-6:30 am
1 stop18h 30m
San Francisco
Sun 2/28
11:35 pm-11:05 pm
2 stops29h 30m
$1,271
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