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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns from $971

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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
19 Dec — 26 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 November 2025.

Sun 7/1220:15SFO - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 11/1214:50CNS - SFO
2 stops43h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11$3,312
Sat 27/1221:35SFO - CNS
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/106:40CNS - SFO
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11$3,338
Thu 20/1111:09SFO - CNS
2 stops30h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1118:05CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$3,533
Sun 7/1223:05SFO - CNS
1 stop30h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1206:00CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11$3,570
Sat 27/1219:50SFO - CNS
2 stops33h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/117:35CNS - SFO
2 stops59h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/11$3,715
Sat 27/1222:55SFO - CNS
1 stop41h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/111:25CNS - SFO
1 stop27h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/11$3,915
Sat 20/1211:03SFO - CNS
2 stops30h 32mFiji Airways
Sat 3/112:35CNS - SFO
2 stops43h 36mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/11$6,284
Thu 20/1113:00SJC - CNS
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 22/1112:35CNS - SJC
2 stops25h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/11$6,621

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 19 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,771

One-way from

$971

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,632
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 28/4-12/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 43m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns
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24/1
  • 24/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 32m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($627 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($173 potential savings vs. average return price).
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San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

18:25-13:35

2 stops26h 10m

Cairns

Tue 12/5

06:00-15:33

2 stops26h 33m

$1,771

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

18:50-14:00

2 stops25h 10m

Cairns

Thu 14/5

06:00-10:33

2 stops21h 33m

$1,896

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

22:05-16:55

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

Tue 12/5

11:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

$1,973

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

19:10-10:45

2 stops46h 35m

Cairns

Sat 9/5

15:35-12:55

2 stops38h 20m

$2,030

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

11:25-09:55

1 stop28h 30m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

11:25-16:05

1 stop22h 40m

$2,096

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

01:45-15:55

2 stops45h 10m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

12:10-16:35

2 stops45h 25m

$2,199

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

01:45-15:55

2 stops45h 10m

Cairns

Tue 12/5

12:10-16:35

2 stops45h 25m

$2,264

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

18:00-11:05

2 stops24h 05m

Cairns

Sat 9/5

09:25-18:23

3 stops25h 58m

$2,298

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 3/2

06:00-11:00

2 stops35h 00m

Cairns

Sat 7/2

15:35-13:42

2 stops40h 07m

$4,237

Santa RosaCairns

STS - CNS

STSCNS

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Wed 4/3

07:00-04:35

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

11:55-21:54

2 stops51h 59m

$16,713

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from San Francisco Bay Area. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns?

    For as low as $1,973, Air New Zealand can have you in Cairns from San Francisco Bay Area in 25h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11296 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns?

    Most travellers choose San Francisco - Cairns, San Jose - Cairns or Oakland - Cairns when deciding on the best route from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns.

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

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