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Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $732

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SFO
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to San Francisco (SFO). 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

$2,487

One-way from

$732

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June
13/6-20/6
  • 13/6-20/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 55m total
  • Cairns to San Francisco
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11/9
  • 11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 33m total
  • Cairns to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($385 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($131 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Fri 13/616:10CNS - SFO
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/613:40SFO - CNS
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,487
Fri 13/616:35CNS - SFO
2 stops22h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 20/607:30SFO - CNS
3 stops34h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,678
Fri 13/612:15CNS - SFO
2 stops49h 25mChina Southern
Thu 19/600:35SFO - CNS
3 stops66h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 29/4$3,088

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 13/6

16:10-11:30

2 stops36h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 20/6

13:40-18:15

2 stops35h 35m

$2,487

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 13/6

16:35-21:35

2 stops22h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 20/6

07:30-11:25

3 stops34h 55m

$2,678

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 13/6

12:15-20:40

2 stops49h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 19/6

00:35-11:35

3 stops66h 00m

$3,088

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 11/9

12:40-18:13

2 stops22h 33m

$732

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 13/8

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$1,405

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 11/9

09:20-17:45

3 stops25h 25m

$1,579

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/4

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to San Francisco

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Cairns to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to San Francisco round-trip?

    Singapore Airlines, at $2,678, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cairns to San Francisco. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be China Southern.

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to San Francisco?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Cairns to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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