CNS - SFO

$425 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to San Francisco departing on 8/14. 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
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco

Thu, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 23
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4:55 pm - 7:20 amCNS-SFO
31h 25m2 stops
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1:25 am - 8:40 amSFO-CNS
38h 15m2 stops
$1,286
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Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 24
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:20 pm - 10:55 pmCNS-SFO
46h 35m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 8:35 amSFO-CNS
49h 55m2 stops
$1,366Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Jul 25 - Fri, Aug 1
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6:45 am - 5:55 amCNS-SFO
40h 10m2 stops
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10:00 am - 6:35 amSFO-CNS
51h 35m2 stops
$1,378
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Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 24
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 am - 10:01 pmCNS-SFO
27h 06m2 stops
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10:05 pm - 10:45 amSFO-CNS
19h 40m1 stop
$1,460Air New Zealand
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Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 24
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1:40 pm - 5:45 pmCNS-SFO
21h 05m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 1:35 pmSFO-CNS
22h 35m1 stop
$1,482
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Fri, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 24
Qantas Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 8:51 pmCNS-SFO
23h 26m2 stops
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10:00 pm - 12:55 pmSFO-CNS
21h 55m1 stop
$1,551Qantas Airways
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Fri, Jul 25 - Thu, Jul 31
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7:00 pm - 10:55 pmCNS-SFO
44h 55m2 stops
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1:05 am - 10:50 pmSFO-CNS
52h 45m2 stops
$1,554
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Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 24
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 9:40 pmCNS-SFO
22h 05m2 stops
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7:07 pm - 11:25 amSFO-CNS
47h 18m3 stops
$1,564Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:25 pm - 10:55 pmCNS-SFO
49h 30m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-CNS
59h 10m2 stops
$1,649Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Jul 25 - Fri, Aug 1
Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 am - 6:25 amCNS-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-CNS
31h 55m2 stops
$1,811Virgin Australia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to San Francisco?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Cairns to San Francisco were found on Cathay Pacific ($1,366) and Air New Zealand ($1,460).

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Good to know

Low seasonJune
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$425
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 52% increase in price.
Flight from Cairns to San Francisco

When to book flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $425 for a one-way ticket and $1,286 for a round-trip.

  • 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cairns 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Cairns to San Francisco

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cairns (CNS)
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