$720+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Most accurate provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $720 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | September |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,585 |
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Cairns
Cheapest flights from San Francisco to CairnsExplore 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 January 20, 2025.
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 January 20, 2025.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
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 January 20, 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Thu 5/1
10:45 pm-11:25 am
1 stop19h 40m
Cairns
Sat 5/31
12:25 pm-1:50 pm
1 stop18h 25m
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Thu 5/1
10:45 pm-11:25 am
1 stop19h 40m
Cairns
Sat 5/31
6:00 am-1:50 pm
2 stops24h 50m
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sun 5/4
10:05 pm-10:45 am
1 stop19h 40m
Cairns
Wed 5/28
6:00 am-12:50 pm
2 stops23h 50m
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Mon 5/5
1:30 pm-12:25 pm
2 stops29h 55m
Cairns
Tue 5/27
6:00 am-6:25 am
1 stop17h 25m
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Fri 5/2
6:00 pm-12:00 pm
2 stops25h 00m
Cairns
Sat 5/31
6:55 pm-5:45 pm
1 stop39h 50m
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Wed 4/16
11:30 am-5:00 pm
1 stop36h 30m
Cairns
Fri 4/25
6:15 pm-9:40 am
1 stop32h 25m
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Mon 2/17
12:20 am-10:10 am
2 stops39h 50m
Cairns
Tue 2/25
3:45 pm-3:20 pm
2 stops41h 35m
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Thu 5/1
12:35 am-12:50 pm
3 stops67h 15m
Cairns
Fri 5/30
1:35 pm-8:40 pm
2 stops48h 05m
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Wed 2/5
7:45 am-11:50 am
2 stops34h 05m
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Wed 2/5
11:05 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop20h 55m
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 January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cairns
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Cairns
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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 $1,068). 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.
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 January 20, 2025.
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
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Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$1,213 | Average$1,645 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,255 | Average$1,540 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% |