SFO - CNS

$411 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 6/20. 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 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
$873
Fiji Airways
Sat 6/27Sat 7/18
SFO - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$411
Fiji Airways
Sat 6/20
SFO - CNS • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $873 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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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 $714 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 51m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 86% on-time
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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

Sat, Jun 27 - Sat, Jul 18
Fiji Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 11:40 am
SFO
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CNS
20h 05m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
12:40 pm - 1:55 pm
CNS
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SFO
18h 15m
1 stop
$873Fiji Airways
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jul 25
Fiji Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 11:40 am
SFO
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CNS
20h 05m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
12:40 pm - 1:55 pm
CNS
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SFO
18h 15m
1 stop
$916Fiji Airways
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jul 25
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10:35 pm - 11:40 am
SFO
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CNS
20h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 9:00 pm
CNS
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SFO
25h 20m
2 stops
$952Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 20 - Thu, Jul 23
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10:35 pm - 11:40 am
SFO
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CNS
20h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 9:00 pm
CNS
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SFO
25h 20m
2 stops
$966Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Sat, Aug 1
Fiji Airways Logo
8:13 pm - 11:40 am
SFO
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CNS
22h 27m
2 stops
Fiji Airways Logo
12:40 pm - 1:55 pm
CNS
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SFO
18h 15m
1 stop
$1,075Fiji Airways
Sun, May 10 - Sat, May 16
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4:45 pm - 4:30 am
SFO
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CNS
42h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 7:43 pm
CNS
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SFO
24h 03m
2 stops
$1,131Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
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10:57 am - 11:40 am
SFO
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CNS
31h 43m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 2:45 pm
CNS
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SFO
20h 05m
1 stop
$1,168Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 27 - Sat, Jul 18
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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 - 8:57 pm
CNS
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SFO
25h 17m
2 stops
$1,252Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17
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10:30 pm - 12:55 pm
SFO
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CNS
21h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 5:45 pm
CNS
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SFO
21h 05m
1 stop
$1,301Qantas Airways
Sun, May 10 - Mon, May 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 8:30 am
SFO
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CNS
40h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 2:45 pm
CNS
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SFO
20h 05m
1 stop
$1,320Multiple Airlines
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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 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Cairns were found on Fiji Airways ($873) and Qantas Airways ($1,301).

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Cheapest flight$411
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.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cairns was $411 for a one-way ticket and $873 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.

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Cairns.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1019 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.7Boarding
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I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
DFW - SYD
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I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

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