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Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to San Francisco (SFO) from $553

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 10/15. 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.
CNS — SFO
Jun 9 — Jun 161
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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 June 4, 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,228

Round-trip from

$268
High demand for flights, 38% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 29% potential price drop
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to San Francisco?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to San Francisco from Cairns average $1,422. You can even find prices in March for less than $1,422, as users have found deals to San Francisco from as low as $1,004. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Francisco from Cairns. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 61%.

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

When flying from Cairns to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Cairns and San Francisco. 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 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 4, 2024.
Thu 6/201:30 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 6/246:00 amSFO - CNS
2 stops37h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/4$2,229
Thu 6/201:45 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 6/246:00 amSFO - CNS
2 stops37h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/4$2,249

Cheap Cairns to San Francisco flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cairns to San Francisco specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Prices were last updated on June 4, 2024.
Thu 6/201:30 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 6/246:00 amSFO - CNS
2 stops37h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/4$2,229
Thu 6/201:45 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 6/246:00 amSFO - CNS
2 stops37h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/4$2,249

Cairns to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 4, 2024.
Thu 6/201:30 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 6/246:00 amSFO - CNS
2 stops37h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/4$2,229
Thu 6/201:45 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 6/246:00 amSFO - CNS
2 stops37h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/4$2,249

One-way flights to San Francisco from Cairns

Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to San Francisco. 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 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 4, 2024.
Tue 10/156:35 amCNS - SFO
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$553
Mon 8/1210:15 amCNS - SFO
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$631
Fri 11/110:55 amCNS - SFO
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$847
Fri 11/16:00 amCNS - SFO
3 stops27h 41mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/3$959
Tue 10/158:30 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops37h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/3$1,106
Mon 8/126:55 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,144
Tue 10/156:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,183
Mon 8/127:05 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,222
Fri 11/17:45 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop29h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/3$1,242

Find flights from Cairns to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairns to San Francisco 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 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 4, 2024.

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 6/20

1 stop21h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 6/24

2 stops37h 05m

$2,229

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 6/20

2 stops21h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 6/24

2 stops37h 05m

$2,249

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Deals found on 6/4

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cairns to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to San Francisco

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Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 June 4, 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
242 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Virgin Australia
7.7
Good
615 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
940 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,732 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Cairns to San Francisco for under $2,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to San Francisco for under $2,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qantas Airways for just $2,229, but on average you can expect to pay $2,239.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $2,229.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $959. Users have also found prices from $1,106 and $1,183 on Air New Zealand and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What does CNS to SFO mean?

    CNS stands for Cairns Airport, while SFO stands for San Francisco Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cairns to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to San Francisco.

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    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.

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

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to San Francisco 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 Cairns to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cairns to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/4.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Cairns to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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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