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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $626

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,499

One-way from

$626

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,493
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 11/5-3/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Cairns
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17/6
  • 17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 06m total
  • San Francisco to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($1,781 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 15% potential price decrease ($601 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 30 April 2025.

Sun 11/518:40SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/612:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,499
Tue 21/1021:05SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/1017:40CNS - SFO
2 stops35h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,836
Tue 22/722:55SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Thu 31/712:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,875
Thu 19/619:55SFO - CNS
2 stops24h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 4/709:20CNS - SFO
2 stops28h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,394
Tue 21/1011:30SFO - CNS
1 stop60h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/1018:35CNS - SFO
1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,536
Mon 7/723:25SFO - CNS
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/806:00CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,762
Mon 21/701:05SFO - CNS
2 stops46h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 31/711:45CNS - SFO
2 stops40h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/4$4,128
Sat 14/617:05SFO - CNS
2 stops49h 30mEmirates
Sat 21/611:45CNS - SFO
2 stops67h 15mEmirates
Deal found 30/4$5,747
Thu 12/600:35SFO - CNS
3 stops66h 00mChina Southern
Fri 20/612:15CNS - SFO
2 stops49h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 29/4$6,145

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Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

18:40-11:25

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Tue 3/6

12:25-13:50

1 stop18h 25m

$1,499

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

21:05-09:45

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Mon 27/10

17:40-12:05

2 stops35h 25m

$1,836

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 22/7

22:55-11:25

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Thu 31/7

12:25-13:45

1 stop18h 20m

$1,875

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 19/6

19:55-12:55

2 stops24h 00m

Cairns

Fri 4/7

09:20-20:58

2 stops28h 38m

$2,394

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

11:30-17:00

1 stop60h 30m

Cairns

Mon 27/10

18:35-08:50

1 stop31h 15m

$2,536

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

23:25-11:10

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Tue 5/8

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$2,762

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 21/7

01:05-16:30

2 stops46h 25m

Cairns

Thu 31/7

11:45-11:30

2 stops40h 45m

$4,128

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 12/6

00:35-11:35

3 stops66h 00m

Cairns

Fri 20/6

12:15-20:40

2 stops49h 25m

$6,145

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 17/6

11:19-11:25

2 stops31h 06m

$626

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

16:25-12:55

2 stops27h 30m

$1,252

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/4

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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 30 April 2025.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

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 $1,836 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,875 and $2,394 round-trip. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $1,252 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Fiji Airways and United Airlines, with prices starting from $1,343 and $1,675, respectively.

  • 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.

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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