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$558+ 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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$938
(oojo)

One-way from

$558
(Kiwi.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 febrero 20, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/107:50 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops24h 00mAir New Zealand
mié. 11/266:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops23h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/19$1,141
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/116:41 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/186:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,161
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 6/1210:45 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
jue. 6/1912:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,447
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/109:40 amSFO - CNS
1 stop37h 40mSingapore Airlines
mié. 11/266:35 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,543
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mié. 5/1410:45 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines
vie. 5/236:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,651
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/165:29 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops26h 26mQantas Airways
vie. 4/253:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops22h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$2,227
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/65:05 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops49h 30mEmirates
dom. 4/136:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops60h 25mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$2,872
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/1012:35 amSFO - CNS
2 stops43h 20mChina Southern
mié. 6/181:40 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops47h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 2/20$4,030

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

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San Francisco

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mar. 5/13

10:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

jue. 5/22

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$938

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

jue. 6/12

10:45 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

sáb. 6/21

6:45 am-1:50 pm

2 stops48h 05m

$1,052

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mar. 5/13

10:05 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Cairns

jue. 5/22

2:35 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$1,173

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mié. 3/19

10:40 am-5:20 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Cairns

mié. 3/26

6:35 pm-8:50 am

1 stop31h 15m

$1,559

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mié. 5/14

10:45 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Cairns

vie. 5/23

6:00 am-6:25 am

1 stop17h 25m

$1,651

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mié. 4/16

5:29 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops26h 26m

Cairns

vie. 4/25

3:35 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$2,227

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

dom. 4/6

5:05 pm-11:35 am

2 stops49h 30m

Cairns

dom. 4/13

6:35 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops60h 25m

$2,872

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mar. 3/18

12:35 am-12:05 pm

2 stops66h 30m

Cairns

mié. 3/26

12:35 pm-8:40 pm

3 stops49h 05m

$3,670

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

lun. 3/24

12:35 am-10:30 am

1 stop40h 55m

Cairns

sáb. 3/29

12:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$8,579

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

lun. 3/3

9:40 am-6:10 am

2 stops50h 30m

$570

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Cairns

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 febrero 20, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
185 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cairns is Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $938 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines, starting at $1,173 and $1,559 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Cairns for 49% 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 $589 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $884 and Qantas Airways from $911 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from San Francisco to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,397). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,255Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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