SFO - CNS

$602 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Cairns departing on 9/1. 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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KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Cairns

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Cairns, 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 San Francisco to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,378
Air Canada
Fri 9/11Sat 9/19
SFO - CNS • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$602
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/1
SFO - CNS • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Cairns. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $753 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cairns (SFO-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cairns 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns

Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
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7:35 pm - 11:10 am
SFO
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CNS
22h 35m
2 stops
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7:10 pm - 10:20 am
CNS
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SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
$1,378Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
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11:20 pm - 7:15 pm
SFO
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CNS
26h 55m
1 stop
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9:40 pm - 8:10 am
CNS
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
$1,506Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 19
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8:20 am - 9:20 am
SFO
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CNS
32h 00m
2 stops
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10:15 am - 8:23 pm
CNS
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SFO
27h 08m
2 stops
$1,578Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
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10:30 pm - 1:40 pm
SFO
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CNS
22h 10m
1 stop
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9:40 pm - 12:36 pm
CNS
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SFO
31h 56m
2 stops
$1,599Qantas Airways
Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 19
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11:25 pm - 11:15 am
SFO
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CNS
18h 50m
1 stop
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9:40 pm - 8:10 am
CNS
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
$1,660Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 19
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10:25 am - 3:55 pm
SFO
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CNS
36h 30m
2 stops
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9:00 pm - 8:10 am
CNS
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SFO
28h 10m
1 stop
$1,684Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11
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10:35 pm - 11:40 am
SFO
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CNS
20h 05m
1 stop
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12:40 pm - 1:55 pm
CNS
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SFO
18h 15m
1 stop
$1,689Fiji Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
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10:05 pm - 6:10 pm
SFO
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CNS
27h 05m
2 stops
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6:00 am - 9:45 pm
CNS
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SFO
32h 45m
3 stops
$1,708Air New Zealand
Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 19
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10:05 pm - 10:45 pm
SFO
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CNS
31h 40m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
6:00 am - 9:45 pm
CNS
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SFO
32h 45m
3 stops
$1,709Air New Zealand
Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 19
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10:05 pm - 10:45 pm
SFO
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CNS
31h 40m
3 stops
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6:00 am - 9:45 pm
CNS
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SFO
32h 45m
3 stops
$1,730Air New Zealand
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Cairns flights

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

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

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Cairns were found on Qantas Airways ($1,599) and Fiji Airways ($1,689).

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Cheapest flight$602
Flight from San Francisco to Cairns

When to book flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Cairns 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 San Francisco to Cairns

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cairns was $602 for a one-way ticket and $1,378 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 San Francisco to Cairns.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Cairns?

    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 Cairns with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and CNS 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 San Francisco to Cairns?

    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 Cairns from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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