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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $955

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
20 Jun — 27 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 21 May 2026.

Tue 4/820:23
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops43h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/911:40
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,808
Tue 4/820:23
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops43h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/911:40
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,842
Thu 30/720:23
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops43h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/911:40
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,843
Wed 29/716:30
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/911:40
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,867
Tue 3/1117:35
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops26h 25m
Air Canada
Wed 18/1106:00
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops28h 06m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/5$1,877
Thu 30/720:23
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops43h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/911:40
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,880
Sat 1/806:00
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/911:40
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,884
Wed 29/716:30
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/911:40
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,901
Fri 31/710:15
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/911:40
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,918
Sat 1/806:00
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/911:40
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,920
Wed 4/1118:25
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1106:00
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops22h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,922
Thu 5/1114:45
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops29h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 18/1106:00
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops25h 51m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/5$1,930

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$1,808

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$955
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  • 63h 42m total
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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 21 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 27/7

08:30-18:25

2 stops40h 55m

Cairns

Sun 9/8

06:00-07:31

3 stops42h 31m

$2,155
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

23:25-11:10

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Wed 9/9

06:00-06:35

1 stop17h 35m

$2,278

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

23:05-19:05

1 stop26h 00m

Cairns

Mon 16/11

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

$2,285

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

16:21-23:55

2 stops37h 34m

Cairns

Wed 18/11

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

$2,292

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 6/11

23:05-19:05

1 stop26h 00m

Cairns

Mon 16/11

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

$2,355

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 31/7

23:20-20:20

1 stop28h 00m

Cairns

Fri 4/9

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$2,416

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

10:11-14:10

2 stops33h 59m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

06:00-18:24

2 stops30h 24m

$2,456

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 17/6

23:25-17:10

1 stop24h 45m

Cairns

Wed 24/6

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$2,483

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 17/6

12:15-15:55

2 stops34h 40m

Cairns

Wed 24/6

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$2,515

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 6/11

20:15-11:05

1 stop20h 50m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

12:05-15:45

1 stop21h 40m

$2,581

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Cairns

How often are flights from San Francisco to Cairns delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 175 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Cairns in about 18h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from San Francisco to Cairns is about 11296 km.

  • 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.

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