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$750+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS)

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 20, 2024.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$1,189
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$750
(Justfly.com)
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2411:24 amSFO - CNS
2 stops47h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/511:25 amCNS - SFO
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,189
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/257:50 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops42h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/912:45 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops40h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/19$1,968
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2211:05 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop39h 30mVirgin Australia
Fri 12/65:35 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop31h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/19$2,208
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2010:55 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops47h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/2712:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops45h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/19$2,246
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/198:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 11/305:30 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop40h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/19$2,310
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/209:40 amSFO - CNS
1 stop37h 40mSingapore Airlines
Mon 12/96:35 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/19$2,320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2411:05 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/36:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$2,575

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/24

11:24 am-4:35 am

2 stops47h 11m

Cairns

Thu 12/5

11:25 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$1,189

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 2/14

9:40 am-5:20 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Cairns

Fri 2/21

6:35 pm-7:50 am

1 stop31h 15m

$1,742

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/25

7:50 pm-8:20 am

2 stops42h 30m

Cairns

Mon 12/9

12:45 pm-11:05 am

2 stops40h 20m

$1,968

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/24

10:55 pm-8:20 am

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Wed 12/4

12:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops45h 45m

$2,431

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/24

11:05 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Cairns

Wed 12/4

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

$2,575

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/24

8:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 35m

Cairns

Sat 12/7

6:20 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop39h 25m

$2,669

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 2/13

12:20 am-10:15 am

2 stops39h 55m

Cairns

Fri 2/21

10:55 am-9:15 am

2 stops40h 20m

$3,076

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 11/23

11:35 am-4:35 am

1 stop23h 00m

Cairns

Tue 12/3

11:25 am-9:45 am

1 stop40h 20m

$10,582

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

7:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops37h 55m

$750

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 1/4

9:45 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$753

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Rainfall in Cairns by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cairns by month

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

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 November 20, 2024.
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
531 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
878 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cairns is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,742 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific, starting at $1,968 and $2,431 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Cairns for 7% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $750 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $849 and Cathay Pacific from $1,402 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cairns?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Cairns?

    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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,267Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,277Average$1,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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