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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS) from $982

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/27. 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.
SFO — CNS
May 28 — Jun 41
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 23, 2024.

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Average price

$1,798

Round-trip from

$1,458
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cairns?

Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from San Francisco to Cairns. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cairns.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cairns?

April can be a great time to fly to Cairns from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $1,718. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of April for as cheap as $1,082. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cairns (SFO - CNS)?

When flying from San Francisco to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap ANA flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by ANA for the route between San Francisco and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,730,072 searches. Data last updated May 23, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced ANA flights heading from San Francisco to Cairns. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Sun 8/111:45 amSFO - CNS
2 stops40h 40mANA
Wed 8/2112:10 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops45h 45mANA
Deal found 5/22$1,937
Sun 8/111:45 amSFO - CNS
2 stops40h 40mANA
Wed 8/2112:10 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops45h 45mANA
Deal found 5/23$1,940
Wed 7/101:45 amSFO - CNS
1 stop35h 40mANA
Sat 7/201:15 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop20h 40mANA
Deal found 5/22$12,612
Mon 7/81:45 amSFO - CNS
1 stop35h 40mANA
Mon 7/221:15 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop20h 40mANA
Deal found 5/22$13,567
Sun 8/111:45 amSFO - CNS
1 stop35h 40mANA
Wed 8/211:15 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop20h 40mANA
Deal found 5/23$13,669
Sun 8/111:45 amSFO - CNS
1 stop35h 40mANA
Wed 8/211:15 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop20h 40mANA
Deal found 5/22$13,670
Fri 8/91:45 amSFO - CNS
1 stop35h 40mANA
Fri 8/2312:10 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops45h 45mANA
Deal found 5/23$16,463

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between San Francisco and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,730,072 searches. Data last updated May 23, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Cairns. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 8/1210:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/218:30 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops33h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/23$1,281
Mon 8/1210:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/218:30 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops33h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/22$1,282
Mon 8/1210:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/218:30 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops38h 04mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/22$1,370
Mon 8/1210:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/218:30 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops38h 04mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/23$1,626
Tue 7/910:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 7/2212:45 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops41h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/22$1,669
Tue 7/910:00 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 7/222:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops39h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/22$1,738
Sat 6/87:25 amSFO - CNS
3 stops41h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 6/126:00 amCNS - SFO
3 stops28h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/22$2,213
Fri 7/124:10 pmSFO - CNS
3 stops37h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 7/2011:55 amCNS - SFO
2 stops22h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/23$2,918
Sun 7/144:50 pmSFO - CNS
3 stops32h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 7/2011:55 amCNS - SFO
2 stops22h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/23$2,950

Cheap San Francisco to Cairns flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Cairns specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,730,072 searches. Prices were last updated on May 23, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 5/277:40 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/186:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$982
Mon 5/277:40 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/186:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23$1,049
Sat 6/810:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop31h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 6/126:55 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop39h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,157
Sat 6/810:15 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 6/126:55 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop39h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,175
Sat 6/811:25 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops42h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/126:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops43h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/22$1,361
Mon 5/272:25 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops39h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 8/186:35 amCNS - SFO
1 stop28h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,898
Sat 6/87:25 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/1212:10 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$2,016
Sat 6/87:25 amSFO - CNS
3 stops41h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 6/126:00 amCNS - SFO
3 stops28h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/22$2,213
Mon 5/2710:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops31h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/186:00 amCNS - SFO
3 stops28h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/22$2,286

San Francisco to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,730,072 searches. Data last updated May 23, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 5/277:40 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/186:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$982
Mon 5/277:40 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/186:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23$1,049
Sat 6/810:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop31h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 6/126:55 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop39h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,157
Sat 6/810:15 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 6/126:55 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop39h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,175
Wed 5/227:40 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/56:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$1,187
Mon 8/126:47 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/23$1,230
Mon 8/1210:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/218:30 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops33h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/23$1,281
Mon 8/1210:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/218:30 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops33h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/22$1,282
Sat 6/811:25 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops42h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/126:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops43h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/22$1,361

Find flights from San Francisco to Cairns within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,730,072 searches. Data last updated May 23, 2024.

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$1,157 - $1,937

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 6/8

1 stop31h 35m

Cairns

Wed 6/12

1 stop39h 55m

$1,157

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 6/8

2 stops26h 45m

Cairns

Wed 6/12

1 stop39h 55m

$1,175

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 8/21

1 stop27h 20m

Cairns

Wed 9/11

1 stop17h 30m

$1,226

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

2 stops28h 08m

Cairns

Wed 8/21

1 stop17h 25m

$1,230

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

2 stops28h 50m

Cairns

Wed 8/21

2 stops33h 20m

$1,281

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

2 stops28h 50m

Cairns

Wed 8/21

2 stops33h 20m

$1,282

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 8/21

2 stops23h 21m

Cairns

Wed 9/11

3 stops27h 46m

$1,624

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/20

2 stops42h 55m

Cairns

Wed 9/11

2 stops45h 15m

$1,632

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 8/11

2 stops40h 40m

Cairns

Wed 8/21

2 stops45h 45m

$1,937

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Deals found on 5/22

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cairns. Price data was last updated on May 19, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Cairns flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

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CNS

Temperature

69.8 - 80.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated May 23, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about ANA, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,473 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
618 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,433 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,068 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cairns for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Cairns for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qantas Airways for just $1,157, but on average you can expect to pay $1,490.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cairns is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,157 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air New Zealand, starting at $1,226 and $1,281 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Cairns for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does SFO to CNS mean?

    SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while CNS stands for Cairns Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/23.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,242Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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