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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $1,372

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
19 May — 26 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 14 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,849

One-way from

$1,372

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,191
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 19/6-26/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Cairns
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 47m total
  • San Francisco to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price ($1,848 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 16% potential price decrease ($606 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 14 May 2025.

Thu 19/622:00SFO - CNS
1 stop27h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 26/616:10CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/5$1,849
Sun 26/1018:05SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 55mAir Canada
Mon 3/1117:35CNS - SFO
2 stops35h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 13/5$1,914
Mon 7/722:05SFO - CNS
2 stops29h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/811:55CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$1,984
Sun 8/619:55SFO - CNS
2 stops24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 18/614:25CNS - SFO
2 stops26h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,148
Sat 7/611:23SFO - CNS
2 stops52h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/611:40CNS - SFO
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,246
Sat 7/623:20SFO - CNS
1 stop27h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/606:00CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,300
Tue 10/616:18SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 07mFiji Airways
Sat 21/612:25CNS - SFO
2 stops25h 33mFiji Airways
Deal found 13/5$2,731
Sun 18/517:05SFO - CNS
2 stops49h 30mEmirates
Wed 21/518:40CNS - SFO
2 stops60h 20mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$4,790

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San Francisco

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 19/6

22:00-18:15

1 stop27h 15m

Cairns

Thu 26/6

16:10-17:45

1 stop18h 35m

$1,849

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 26/10

18:05-14:00

2 stops26h 55m

Cairns

Mon 3/11

17:35-10:39

2 stops35h 04m

$1,914

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

22:05-20:55

2 stops29h 50m

Cairns

Tue 5/8

11:55-12:50

1 stop17h 55m

$1,984

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 8/6

19:55-12:55

2 stops24h 00m

Cairns

Wed 18/6

14:25-23:52

2 stops26h 27m

$2,148

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 7/6

11:23-09:15

2 stops52h 52m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

$2,246

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 7/6

23:20-19:45

1 stop27h 25m

Cairns

Tue 17/6

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$2,300

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

16:18-11:25

2 stops26h 07m

Cairns

Sat 21/6

12:25-20:58

2 stops25h 33m

$2,731

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 11/6

15:55-18:30

2 stops57h 35m

Cairns

Thu 19/6

16:30-13:35

3 stops62h 05m

$5,068

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

16:18-11:05

2 stops25h 47m

$1,372

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

18:08-16:40

3 stops29h 32m

$1,571

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/5

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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 14 May 2025.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
191 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
1,294 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

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!
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,229 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
476 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
837 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,849 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and Air New Zealand, starting at $1,914 and $1,984 round-trip. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $1,372 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 United Airlines and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $1,669 and $1,739, 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 $165). 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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