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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $883

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,580

One-way from

$883

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,862
23/8-6/9
  • 23/8-6/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 14m total
  • San Francisco to Cairns
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10/10
  • 10/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($1,625 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 16% potential price decrease ($590 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sat 23/818:39SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/918:40CNS - SFO
2 stops32h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,580
Sun 27/710:50SFO - CNS
2 stops30h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/811:55CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$2,098
Sun 27/722:55SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Sat 9/812:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/6$2,332
Sat 23/809:12SFO - CNS
2 stops32h 53mQantas Airways
Sat 6/919:00CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/6$2,611
Mon 28/723:25SFO - CNS
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/806:00CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,720
Wed 23/701:05SFO - CNS
2 stops41h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 6/817:20CNS - SFO
2 stops46h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/6$3,543
Wed 23/701:45SFO - CNS
2 stops45h 10mANA
Thu 7/812:10CNS - SFO
2 stops45h 45mANA
Deal found 12/6$3,804
Thu 24/716:35SFO - CNS
2 stops30h 20mAir Canada
Thu 7/806:00CNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6$3,836
Fri 25/710:15SFO - CNS
1 stop37h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 6/818:15CNS - SFO
1 stop43h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6$4,317
Sun 27/715:55SFO - CNS
2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 12/816:30CNS - SFO
3 stops62h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6$4,420

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Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
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San Francisco

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

18:39-11:05

2 stops23h 26m

Cairns

Sat 6/9

18:40-10:28

2 stops32h 48m

$1,580

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 27/7

10:50-10:45

2 stops30h 55m

Cairns

Tue 12/8

11:55-12:50

1 stop17h 55m

$2,098

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 27/7

22:55-11:25

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Sat 9/8

12:25-13:45

1 stop18h 20m

$2,332

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

09:12-11:05

2 stops32h 53m

Cairns

Sat 6/9

19:00-17:45

1 stop39h 45m

$2,611

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 28/7

23:25-11:10

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Tue 12/8

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$2,720

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 23/7

01:05-11:05

2 stops41h 00m

Cairns

Wed 6/8

17:20-22:55

2 stops46h 35m

$3,543

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 23/7

01:45-15:55

2 stops45h 10m

Cairns

Thu 7/8

12:10-16:55

2 stops45h 45m

$3,804

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 24/7

16:35-15:55

2 stops30h 20m

Cairns

Thu 7/8

06:00-10:33

2 stops21h 33m

$3,836

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 25/7

10:15-17:00

1 stop37h 45m

Cairns

Wed 6/8

18:15-20:15

1 stop43h 00m

$4,317

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 27/7

15:55-23:35

2 stops38h 40m

Cairns

Tue 12/8

16:30-13:35

3 stops62h 05m

$4,420

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/6

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Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
882 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
882 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
882 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
194 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
882 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
882 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
882 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
882 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cairns is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,098 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, starting at $2,332 and $2,611 round-trip. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Cairns one-way?

    $1,449 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $2,115 and $2,481, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from San Francisco to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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