How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cairns?

Airlines like Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, and Fiji Airways fly from San Francisco to Cairns in about 25h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 25m. The distance from San Francisco to Cairns is about 11296 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

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 $165). 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. Find deals

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. Find deals

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). Find deals

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in November. For low rates, July can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from San Francisco in July are about $2,136 on average during July, but can be found for as low as $657.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CNS?

When flying from San Francisco to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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$1,006+ Flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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Round-trip from	$1,769
One-way from	$1,006
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$2,435

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1/1-13/1
2 total stops
51h 10m total
San Francisco to Cairns

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22/10
2 total stops
42h 45m total
San Francisco to Cairns

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($161 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 15 September 2025.

Fri 14/1111:20SFO - CNS

2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1117:20CNS - SFO

2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,832

Wed 31/1223:35SFO - CNS

1 stop40h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 13/112:00CNS - SFO

1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/9$2,306

Tue 30/1211:25SFO - CNS

1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific

Thu 15/112:00CNS - SFO

1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/9$2,328

Mon 29/1223:35SFO - CNS

1 stop40h 55mCathay Pacific

Thu 15/112:00CNS - SFO

1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/9$2,336

Fri 14/1116:15SFO - CNS

3 stops36h 50mAir New Zealand

Thu 20/1117:35CNS - SFO

3 stops39h 33mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$2,350

Mon 29/1209:40SFO - CNS

2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/111:55CNS - SFO

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$2,425

Tue 30/1217:53SFO - CNS

2 stops23h 42mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/111:55CNS - SFO

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$2,607

Mon 29/1209:40SFO - CNS

1 stop37h 40mSingapore Airlines

Wed 14/118:35CNS - SFO

1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/9$2,610

Wed 31/1209:40SFO - CNS

1 stop37h 40mSingapore Airlines

Wed 14/118:35CNS - SFO

1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/9$2,611

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Thu 1/111:25SFO - CNS

1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific

Tue 13/112:00CNS - SFO

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/9$1,769

Fri 13/320:50SFO - CNS

2 stops42h 45mAir New Zealand

Sat 21/306:00CNS - SFO

2 stops23h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$1,923

Sun 11/122:05SFO - CNS

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/111:25CNS - SFO

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,169

Thu 8/116:15SFO - CNS

2 stops25h 20mFiji Airways

Thu 22/112:35CNS - SFO

2 stops21h 09mFiji Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,174

Sun 11/123:10SFO - CNS

1 stop20h 50mUnited Airlines

Wed 21/106:00CNS - SFO

1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,441

Wed 7/122:05SFO - CNS

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/111:25CNS - SFO

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,217

Tue 6/116:15SFO - CNS

2 stops25h 20mFiji Airways

Thu 22/112:35CNS - SFO

2 stops21h 09mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/9$2,335

Sun 11/123:10SFO - CNS

1 stop20h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 19/106:00CNS - SFO

1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,441

Sat 10/121:45SFO - CNS

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/112:35CNS - SFO

2 stops37h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,255

Thu 1/119:04SFO - CNS

2 stops22h 31mFiji Airways

Sat 10/112:35CNS - SFO

1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways

Deal found 13/9$2,440

Mon 5/123:40SFO - CNS

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/111:25CNS - SFO

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,369

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Tue 28/1023:10SFO - CNS

1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/1106:00CNS - SFO

1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$2,667

Thu 30/1023:50SFO - CNS

2 stops42h 10mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1106:00CNS - SFO

1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,858

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Wed 22/1011:35SFO - CNS

2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,006

Mon 6/1019:07SFO - CNS

3 stops47h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,073

Sun 5/1023:55SFO - CNS

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,240

Wed 22/1007:12SFO - CNS

3 stops37h 33mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$1,345

Wed 24/1210:13SFO - CNS

3 stops49h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,421

Sun 5/1021:10SFO - CNS

1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,503

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11:25-10:30

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12:00-21:00

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20:50-08:35

2 stops42h 45m

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06:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

$1,923

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San Francisco

Sun 11/1

22:05-21:00

2 stops28h 55m

Cairns

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11:25-16:05

1 stop22h 40m

$2,169

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SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

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Thu 8/1

16:15-11:35

2 stops25h 20m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

12:35-15:44

2 stops21h 09m

$2,174

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

22:05-22:30

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

11:25-16:05

1 stop22h 40m

$2,217

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

21:45-11:35

1 stop19h 50m

Cairns

Mon 19/1

12:35-08:29

2 stops37h 54m

$2,255

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 6/1

16:15-11:35

2 stops25h 20m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

12:35-15:44

2 stops21h 09m

$2,335

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

23:40-05:45

2 stops36h 05m

Cairns

Sat 24/1

11:25-16:05

1 stop22h 40m

$2,369

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

19:04-11:35

2 stops22h 31m

Cairns

Sat 10/1

12:35-12:50

1 stop18h 15m

$2,440

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

23:10-14:00

1 stop20h 50m

Cairns

Wed 21/1

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

$2,441

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cairns?
Airlines like Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, and Fiji Airways fly from San Francisco to Cairns in about 25h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 25m. The distance from San Francisco to Cairns is about 11296 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Cairns?
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.
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 $165). 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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