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$1,587 Find cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to San Francisco departing on 7/17. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cairns to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cairns to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco (CNS-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cairns to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:15 pm - 8:15 pmCNS-SFO
43h 00m1 stop
6:59 pm - 5:00 pmSFO-CNS
29h 01m2 stops
$1,587Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Jul 17 - Fri, Jul 19
10:55 am - 11:50 amCNS-SFO
17h 55m1 stop
10:56 pm - 9:45 amSFO-CNS
41h 49m2 stops
$1,749Air New Zealand
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Thu, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 21
12:30 pm - 10:20 pmCNS-SFO
50h 50m2 stops
12:15 am - 11:50 amSFO-CNS
42h 35m2 stops
$1,758Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 20
6:00 am - 8:10 amCNS-SFO
43h 10m2 stops
6:00 am - 7:20 pmSFO-CNS
44h 20m2 stops
$1,892United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 17 - Fri, Jul 19
8:30 pm - 3:31 pmCNS-SFO
36h 01m3 stops
10:00 pm - 8:30 amSFO-CNS
41h 30m2 stops
$1,927Air New Zealand
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Wed, Jul 17 - Fri, Jul 19
12:30 pm - 8:59 amCNS-SFO
37h 29m2 stops
11:45 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CNS
43h 05m2 stops
$2,067American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 21
10:55 am - 11:50 amCNS-SFO
17h 55m1 stop
10:56 pm - 9:45 amSFO-CNS
41h 49m2 stops
$2,090Air New Zealand
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Thu, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 21
7:00 pm - 8:15 amCNS-SFO
30h 15m1 stop
11:35 pm - 6:20 pmSFO-CNS
25h 45m1 stop
$2,128Virgin Australia
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Thu, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 21
1:30 pm - 5:45 pmCNS-SFO
45h 15m2 stops
12:55 am - 8:30 amSFO-CNS
38h 35m2 stops
$2,143
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Wed, Jul 17 - Thu, Jul 18
6:00 am - 6:25 amCNS-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
11:25 pm - 7:20 pmSFO-CNS
26h 55m1 stop
$2,144Virgin Australia
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Wed, Jul 17 - Fri, Jul 19

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$1,587
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 35% lower on average.
Flight from Cairns to San Francisco

When to book flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to San Francisco

  • Where can I park a car at Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    Cairns Airport has three car parks – one in Terminal 1 for international departures and two in Terminal 2 for domestic travellers. The car parks are only about a 2min walk from the terminal building. Depending on your needs, you can book a suitable parking option. Passengers can park at the airport for a minimum of three days. For shorter durations, be sure to consult a representative at the car park. You can book in advance to scoop available discounts.

  • How can I fly from Cairns to San Francisco?

    No direct flights are found; there are only connecting flights from Cairns to San Francisco. However, there are airlines offering one-stop flights, such as the Qantas and Air New Zealand flight from Cairns to San Francisco, both with common layovers happening at Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to San Francisco was $1,587 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cairns and San Francisco?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Cairns and on arrival in San Francisco.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cairns to San Francisco?

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from Cairns. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline. Booking your flights between Cairns and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from CNS to San Francisco

  • San Francisco has three major international airports. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a convenient airport to use if you're trying to get to San Francisco, and it's also well located for easy access to other parts of The Bay.
  • For easy Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) access to the city, Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport are convenient. They are both under 15 miles (25 km) from downtown San Francisco, so they are about the same in regards to the cost of an Uber or Lyft. San Francisco International Airport has more options for international flights; thus, that will likely be your only option.
  • A good airport to use if you aren't going to San Francisco but rather to the South Bay is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), if you can get a flight there. If you are visiting Oakland, Berkeley or anywhere in the East Bay, Oakland Airport is much more convenient if flights are available.

Cairns - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Cairns (CNS)Australia

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Cairns

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