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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS) from $857

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 8/17. 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.
SFO — CNS
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS). 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 6, 2024.

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One-way from

$968
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cairns?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from San Francisco to Cairns. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cairns.

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

April can be a great time to fly to Cairns from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $1,718. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of April for as cheap as $1,082. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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

When flying from San Francisco to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap San Francisco to Cairns flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Cairns specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 7/115:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/2010:45 amCNS - SFO
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,400
Tue 7/27:45 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/64:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops34h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,521
Tue 7/210:00 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/67:20 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops58h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/4$1,725
Mon 6/107:50 amSFO - CNS
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1312:00 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,741
Tue 7/27:45 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/64:35 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops40h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,928
Thu 7/117:00 amSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/206:55 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,930
Tue 7/210:00 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/611:55 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/4$1,937
Thu 7/111:40 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops40h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 7/207:20 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop39h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/6$2,013
Thu 7/117:00 amSFO - CNS
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/206:55 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,083

San Francisco to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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Fri 8/1610:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/262:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops39h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/6$1,225
Mon 8/1210:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops31h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/218:30 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops33h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$1,290
Mon 8/1210:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops31h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/218:30 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops33h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/6$1,291
Mon 8/1210:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops31h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/218:30 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops35h 48mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$1,370
Mon 8/1210:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops31h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/218:30 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops38h 04mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/6$1,372
Wed 8/2110:55 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops42h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 9/1112:45 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops41h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/6$1,380
Thu 7/115:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/2010:45 amCNS - SFO
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,400
Mon 9/237:00 amSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/812:00 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,437
Mon 9/237:00 amSFO - CNS
3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/812:00 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,447

One-way flights to Cairns from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Cairns. 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Francisco to Cairns. Users can also find round-trip San Francisco to Cairns flights by using the search form above.
Sat 8/1711:35 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$857
Fri 8/161:05 amSFO - CNS
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$881
Sat 8/1711:35 pmSFO - CNS
3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$927
Sat 8/1710:05 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop25h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/5$968
Fri 8/1612:50 amSFO - CNS
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,038
Fri 8/161:45 amSFO - CNS
1 stop35h 40mANA
Deal found 6/5$8,220

Find flights from San Francisco to Cairns within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cairns 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$1,225 - $2,033

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 8/16

2 stops28h 50m

Cairns

Mon 8/26

2 stops39h 15m

$1,225

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

2 stops31h 35m

Cairns

Wed 8/21

2 stops33h 20m

$1,290

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

2 stops31h 35m

Cairns

Wed 8/21

2 stops33h 20m

$1,291

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 7/11

1 stop42h 10m

Cairns

Sat 7/20

2 stops28h 25m

$1,400

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 9/22

1 stop27h 00m

Cairns

Sun 10/27

1 stop24h 50m

$1,502

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 8/21

1 stop36h 30m

Cairns

Wed 9/11

1 stop43h 00m

$1,570

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/20

2 stops42h 55m

Cairns

Wed 9/11

2 stops45h 15m

$1,640

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

2 stops35h 40m

Cairns

Wed 8/21

1 stop17h 25m

$1,849

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 8/11

2 stops40h 40m

Cairns

Wed 8/21

2 stops45h 45m

$2,033

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

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

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

CNS

Temperature

69.8 - 80.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,418 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,036 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
936 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cairns for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Cairns for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $1,225, but on average you can expect to pay $1,470.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cairns is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,225 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines, starting at $1,502 and $1,570 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Cairns for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does SFO to CNS mean?

    SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while CNS stands for Cairns 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 San Francisco to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Cairns 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. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns 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 San Francisco to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

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

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Cairns 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 San Francisco to Cairns flight deals updated?

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

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Cairns?

    Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Cairns check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways or United Airlines.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,242Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,414Average$2,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,448Average$2,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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