SFO - CNS

$810 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Cairns departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Cairns (SFO-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Cairns.
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Fiji Airways Logo
22:55 - 11:25SFO-CNS
19h 30m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
12:25 - 13:45CNS-SFO
18h 20m1 stop
$1,001Fiji Airways
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Tue, 22 Jul - Thu, 31 Jul
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18:40 - 11:25SFO-CNS
23h 45m2 stops
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12:25 - 13:50CNS-SFO
18h 25m1 stop
$1,497
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Sun, 11 May - Tue, 3 Jun
Fiji Airways Logo
22:55 - 11:25SFO-CNS
19h 30m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
12:25 - 13:50CNS-SFO
18h 25m1 stop
$1,639Fiji Airways
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Tue, 27 May - Tue, 3 Jun
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22:55 - 16:40SFO-CNS
24h 45m2 stops
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12:25 - 13:45CNS-SFO
18h 20m1 stop
$1,699
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Tue, 22 Jul - Thu, 31 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 22:50SFO-CNS
31h 45m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 12:50CNS-SFO
17h 55m1 stop
$1,903Air New Zealand
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Mon, 7 Jul - Tue, 5 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 22:50SFO-CNS
31h 45m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 12:50CNS-SFO
23h 50m2 stops
$1,933Air New Zealand
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Mon, 7 Jul - Tue, 5 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
19:55 - 12:55SFO-CNS
24h 00m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:20 - 20:58CNS-SFO
28h 38m2 stops
$2,394Qantas Airways
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Thu, 19 Jun - Fri, 4 Jul
United Airlines Logo
23:25 - 11:10SFO-CNS
18h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:25CNS-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
$2,762United Airlines
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Mon, 7 Jul - Tue, 5 Aug
United Airlines Logo
23:20 - 19:45SFO-CNS
27h 25m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:10CNS-SFO
43h 10m2 stops
$3,321United Airlines
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Fri, 13 Jun - Fri, 20 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
22:00 - 12:55SFO-CNS
21h 55m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
19:00 - 17:45CNS-SFO
39h 45m1 stop
$15,559Qantas Airways
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Tue, 19 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Cairns flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cairns?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to Cairns were found on Fiji Airways ($1,001) and Air New Zealand ($1,903).

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$810
Best time to beat the crowds (59% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Cairns

When to book flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cairns was $519 for a one-way ticket and $641 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Cairns?

    On your way to Cairns, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Cairns?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Cairns?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Cairns, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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