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Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $1,074

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
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,751

One-way from

$1,074

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 14/11-18/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 41m total
  • Cairns to San Francisco
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11/9
  • 11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • Cairns to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($521 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($140 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 18 July 2025.

Fri 14/1106:00CNS - SFO
2 stops22h 39mAir Canada
Tue 18/1118:53SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 17/7$1,751
Sat 30/817:35CNS - SFO
2 stops41h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 6/913:40SFO - CNS
2 stops40h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/7$1,874
Sat 30/817:35CNS - SFO
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/901:05SFO - CNS
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,877
Sun 31/806:00CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 7/910:50SFO - CNS
2 stops36h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/7$2,451
Sun 31/818:15CNS - SFO
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 7/912:00SFO - CNS
1 stop60h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/7$2,514
Sun 31/806:00CNS - SFO
2 stops43h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/922:53SFO - CNS
2 stops44h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/7$2,611
Sun 31/806:00CNS - SFO
3 stops28h 46mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/916:10SFO - CNS
3 stops28h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/7$4,595
Sun 31/813:40CNS - SFO
3 stops47h 50mChina Southern
Sat 6/900:35SFO - CNS
2 stops66h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 16/7$7,426

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Cairns

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 14/11

06:00-10:39

2 stops22h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

18:53-14:55

2 stops26h 02m

$1,751

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 30/8

17:35-17:50

2 stops41h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

13:40-22:50

2 stops40h 10m

$1,874

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 30/8

17:35-17:50

2 stops41h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

01:05-08:35

2 stops38h 30m

$1,877

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 31/8

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

10:50-15:55

2 stops36h 05m

$2,451

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 31/8

18:15-09:40

1 stop32h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

12:00-17:00

1 stop60h 00m

$2,514

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 31/8

06:00-08:15

2 stops43h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

22:53-12:25

2 stops44h 32m

$2,611

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 31/8

06:00-17:46

3 stops28h 46m

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

16:10-13:45

3 stops28h 35m

$4,595

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 31/8

13:40-20:30

3 stops47h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

00:35-11:35

2 stops66h 00m

$7,426

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 11/9

15:35-13:50

2 stops39h 15m

$1,074

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 11/9

13:40-17:45

1 stop21h 05m

$1,468

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Deals found on 18/7

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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 18 July 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.

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 18 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, andCathay Pacific from Cairns to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
936 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
879 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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