$350+ 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 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SFO
May 17 — May 241
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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2026.
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2812:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops24h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/47:25 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,269
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:00 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops28h 29m
Air Canada
Sun 10/181:20 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops32h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/13![Air Canada logo]()
$1,669
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1111:40 am
CNS
- SFO
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/184:45 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,754
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1112:35 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops46h 10m
Qantas Airways
Mon 5/187:53 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops24h 02m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/13![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,768
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/116:00 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops23h 55m
Air New Zealand
Mon 5/186:25 pm
SFO
- CNS
3 stops35h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/13![Air New Zealand logo]()
$2,084
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1412:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops25h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 10/189:30 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop21h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13![American Airlines logo]()
$2,111
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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2026.
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 10/146:00 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops28h 29m
Air Canada
Sun 10/181:20 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops32h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/12![Air Canada logo]()
$1,669
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/289:25 am
CNS
- SFO
3 stops26h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/48:13 pm
SFO
- CNS
3 stops27h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,057
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1412:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops25h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 10/189:30 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop21h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13![American Airlines logo]()
$2,111
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 10/141:55 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops25h 24m
Qantas Airways
Sun 10/189:30 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop23h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/12![Qantas Airways logo]()
$2,135
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Wed 10/146:00 am
CNS
- SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Virgin Australia
Sun 10/1811:25 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop24h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 4/13![Virgin Australia logo]()
$2,157
Last-minute flights from Cairns to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco. Data last updated April 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco. Data last updated April 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1111:40 am
CNS
- SFO
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/184:45 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,754
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1112:35 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops46h 10m
Qantas Airways
Mon 5/187:53 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops24h 02m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/13![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,768
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/116:00 am
CNS
- SFO
2 stops23h 55m
Air New Zealand
Mon 5/186:25 pm
SFO
- CNS
3 stops35h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/13![Air New Zealand logo]()
$2,084
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Mon 5/114:55 pm
CNS
- SFO
1 stop30h 40m
Virgin Australia
Mon 5/1811:10 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop24h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 4/13![Virgin Australia logo]()
$2,159
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2812:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops24h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/47:25 pm
SFO
- CNS
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,269
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Thu 5/284:35 pm
CNS
- SFO
1 stop31h 15m
Virgin Australia
Thu 6/411:00 pm
SFO
- CNS
1 stop23h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 4/13![Virgin Australia logo]()
$2,220
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 April 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 17, 2026.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2512:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
1 stop18h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/13![Fiji Airways logo]()
$350
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/112:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
1 stop18h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/15![Fiji Airways logo]()
$391
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2512:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$448
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2312:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$484
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
2 stops25h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$496
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/247:10 pm
CNS
- SFO
3 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$517
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2512:40 pm
CNS
- SFO
3 stops37h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$518
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,269 (Aunt Betty) |
One-way from | $350 (Justfly.com) |
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CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Wed 10/14
6:00 am-5:29 pm
2 stops28h 29m
San Francisco
Sun 10/18
1:20 pm-2:55 pm
2 stops32h 35m
$1,669
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Thu 5/28
9:25 am-7:21 pm
3 stops26h 56m
San Francisco
Thu 6/4
8:13 pm-4:55 pm
3 stops27h 42m
$2,057
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Wed 10/14
12:40 pm-8:55 pm
2 stops25h 15m
San Francisco
Sun 10/18
9:30 pm-11:55 am
1 stop21h 25m
$2,111
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Wed 10/14
1:55 pm-10:19 pm
2 stops25h 24m
San Francisco
Sun 10/18
9:30 pm-1:40 pm
1 stop23h 10m
$2,135
Quickest round-trip
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Wed 10/14
6:00 am-6:35 am
1 stop17h 35m
San Francisco
Sun 10/18
11:25 pm-4:45 pm
1 stop24h 20m
$2,157
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Sat 8/1
12:40 pm-1:55 pm
1 stop18h 15m
$391
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Sat 7/25
12:40 pm-9:00 pm
2 stops25h 20m
$471
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Thu 7/30
12:40 pm-9:21 pm
3 stops49h 41m
$605
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Sun 7/26
9:40 am-9:00 pm
3 stops52h 20m
$704
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Tue 4/28
2:50 pm-1:55 pm
3 stops40h 05m
$742
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