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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $945

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
15 Sep — 22 Sep1
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 10 September 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,670

One-way from

$945

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November
9/2-23/2
  • 9/2-23/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 48m total
  • San Francisco to Cairns
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 25m total
  • San Francisco to Cairns
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High demand for flights, 56% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
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Cheap Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between San Francisco and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 713,958 searches. Data last updated 10 September 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Qantas Airways flights heading from San Francisco to Cairns. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Thu 21/1120:15SFO - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 30/1117:30CNS - SFO
1 stop40h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/9$2,025
Thu 21/1110:06SFO - CNS
2 stops36h 44mQantas Airways
Sat 30/1117:30CNS - SFO
1 stop40h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/9$2,048
Thu 21/1110:06SFO - CNS
2 stops36h 44mQantas Airways
Sat 30/1117:30CNS - SFO
2 stops46h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/9$2,184
Sun 9/214:14SFO - CNS
2 stops27h 46mQantas Airways
Sun 23/206:00CNS - SFO
3 stops27h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/9$3,276
Fri 27/911:35SFO - CNS
2 stops40h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 4/1013:50CNS - SFO
2 stops36h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/9$3,378

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Francisco and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 713,958 searches. Data last updated 10 September 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cairns. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Fri 27/923:30SFO - CNS
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/1006:00CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/9$3,236
Fri 27/923:30SFO - CNS
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/1006:00CNS - SFO
2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/9$3,534

Cheap San Francisco to Cairns flights in September & October 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Cairns specifically for the months of September and October 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 713,958 searches. Prices were last updated on 10 September 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from San Francisco to Cairns in September and October 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 11/907:30SFO - CNS
2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/912:00CNS - SFO
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$2,096
Wed 11/917:15SFO - CNS
1 stop42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/912:00CNS - SFO
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$2,405
Wed 11/918:39SFO - CNS
2 stops28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/918:55CNS - SFO
2 stops32h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$2,493
Tue 10/900:55SFO - CNS
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/907:00CNS - SFO
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$2,741
Thu 12/922:15SFO - CNS
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/919:20CNS - SFO
2 stops35h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$2,835
Tue 10/900:50SFO - CNS
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/912:00CNS - SFO
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$2,841
Thu 12/918:11SFO - CNS
2 stops31h 19mQantas Airways
Sat 21/919:20CNS - SFO
2 stops30h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/9$2,919
Fri 27/923:30SFO - CNS
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/1006:00CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/9$3,236
Wed 11/909:36SFO - CNS
2 stops43h 44mQantas Airways
Tue 17/912:45CNS - SFO
3 stops41h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/9$3,252

San Francisco to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 713,958 searches. Data last updated 10 September 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from San Francisco to Cairns in September and October 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 21/1120:15SFO - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 30/1117:30CNS - SFO
1 stop40h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/9$2,025
Thu 21/1110:06SFO - CNS
2 stops36h 44mQantas Airways
Sat 30/1117:30CNS - SFO
1 stop40h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/9$2,048
Wed 11/907:30SFO - CNS
2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/912:00CNS - SFO
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$2,096
Thu 21/1110:06SFO - CNS
2 stops36h 44mQantas Airways
Sat 30/1117:30CNS - SFO
2 stops46h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/9$2,184
Wed 11/917:15SFO - CNS
1 stop42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/912:00CNS - SFO
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$2,405
Wed 11/918:39SFO - CNS
2 stops28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/918:55CNS - SFO
2 stops32h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$2,493
Tue 10/900:55SFO - CNS
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/907:00CNS - SFO
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$2,741
Thu 12/922:15SFO - CNS
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/919:20CNS - SFO
2 stops35h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$2,835
Tue 10/900:50SFO - CNS
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/912:00CNS - SFO
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$2,841

One-way flights to Cairns from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 713,958 searches. Data last updated 10 September 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Francisco to Cairns. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
Wed 5/216:35SFO - CNS
2 stops27h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 8/9$945
Wed 5/223:05SFO - CNS
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,197
Wed 5/218:21SFO - CNS
3 stops26h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9$1,317
Wed 5/214:14SFO - CNS
3 stops29h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/9$1,671
Wed 18/1219:19SFO - CNS
2 stops33h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,808
Tue 4/200:20SFO - CNS
2 stops39h 25mANA
Deal found 8/9$1,952
Wed 18/1211:35SFO - CNS
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$2,316
Tue 17/1200:20SFO - CNS
2 stops39h 30mANA
Deal found 9/9$3,899
Wed 18/1212:09SFO - CNS
3 stops31h 51mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/9$4,011

Find flights from San Francisco to Cairns within your budget

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 713,958 searches. Data last updated 10 September 2024.

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$1,670 - $4,176

Route

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Return

Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

2 stops26h 07m

Cairns

Sun 23/2

2 stops25h 41m

$1,670

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

1 stop21h 35m

Cairns

Sun 23/2

1 stop27h 05m

$2,013

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 21/11

1 stop21h 35m

Cairns

Sat 30/11

1 stop40h 15m

$2,025

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Sun 23/2

2 stops21h 00m

$2,043

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 21/11

2 stops36h 44m

Cairns

Sat 30/11

1 stop40h 15m

$2,048

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 21/11

2 stops36h 44m

Cairns

Sat 30/11

2 stops46h 09m

$2,184

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 27/9

1 stop18h 40m

Cairns

Fri 4/10

1 stop17h 30m

$3,236

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 21/11

3 stops35h 05m

Cairns

Sat 30/11

3 stops31h 29m

$3,900

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

3 stops50h 25m

Cairns

Sun 23/2

3 stops66h 05m

$4,176

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 8/9

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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 10 September 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, United Airlines and ANA from San Francisco to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Air New Zealand
8.2
Very Good
549 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,639 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
849 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,599 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cairns for under $1,700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Cairns for under $1,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,670, but on average you can expect to pay $5,309.

  • 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 $2,025 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air New Zealand, starting at $3,236 and $3,900 round-trip. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $945 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $1,197 and $1,671, respectively.

  • What does SFO to CNS mean?

    San Francisco Airport is SFO and Cairns Airport is CNS. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cairns?

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    The San Francisco to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 9/9.

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