Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $881
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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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 8 July 2025.
Round-trip from | $1,501 |
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One-way from | $1,136 |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | June |
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Depart
Return
Price
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Mon 28/7
18:50-12:50
2 stops35h 00m
San Francisco
Sun 3/8
22:05-22:50
2 stops31h 45m
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Fri 14/11
06:00-10:39
2 stops22h 39m
San Francisco
Tue 18/11
19:13-14:00
2 stops24h 47m
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Wed 20/8
17:20-22:55
2 stops46h 35m
San Francisco
Tue 26/8
00:05-08:35
2 stops39h 30m
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Wed 20/8
06:00-22:55
2 stops33h 55m
San Francisco
Wed 27/8
13:40-08:35
2 stops49h 55m
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Wed 20/8
06:00-06:25
1 stop17h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 27/8
23:20-09:40
1 stop41h 20m
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Wed 20/8
13:40-20:30
3 stops47h 50m
San Francisco
Tue 26/8
00:35-11:35
2 stops66h 00m
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Wed 22/10
11:10-18:32
3 stops24h 22m
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Thu 11/9
13:40-17:50
2 stops45h 10m
CairnsSan Francisco
CNS - SFO
CNSSFO
Cairns
Wed 22/10
17:20-15:20
4 stops39h 00m
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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 8 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 8 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern 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.
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Anonymous,May 2025
AKL - SFO
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Anonymous,May 2025
AKL - SFO
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Anonymous,May 2025
AKL - SFO
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AKL - SFO
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AKL - SFO
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