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$676+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS)

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SFO — CNS
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$959
(oojo)

One-way from

$676
(Air Canada)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,367
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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 March 25, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 5/810:45 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Thu 5/1512:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/24$959
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 5/810:45 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/156:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,105
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 6/14:35 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops30h 20mAir Canada
Sat 6/74:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops40h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 3/24$1,228
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 7/74:25 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops25h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 8/56:50 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops44h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/24$1,352
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/711:25 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/56:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,692
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/231:05 pmSFO - CNS
3 stops34h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/306:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/24$2,246
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 12/179:40 amSFO - CNS
1 stop37h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 1/76:35 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/24$2,276
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 12/2111:25 amSFO - CNS
2 stops41h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/312:45 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops38h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/24$3,163
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 12/1912:20 amSFO - CNS
2 stops47h 00mANA
Sat 1/33:45 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops35h 25mANA
Deal found 3/24$16,755

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cairns that are best for you.

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Cairns

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Depart

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

10:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Thu 5/15

12:25 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$959

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

10:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Thu 5/15

6:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$1,105

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

4:35 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Cairns

Sat 6/7

4:35 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,228

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

4:25 pm-11:05 am

2 stops25h 40m

Cairns

Tue 8/5

6:50 pm-10:19 pm

2 stops44h 29m

$1,352

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

11:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-6:25 am

1 stop17h 25m

$1,692

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

1:05 pm-4:40 pm

3 stops34h 35m

Cairns

Wed 4/30

6:00 am-12:50 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$2,246

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

6:41 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$676

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

4:25 pm-11:05 am

2 stops25h 40m

$802

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

11:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop18h 45m

$978

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

1:05 am-10:50 pm

2 stops52h 45m

$1,585

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 March 25, 2025.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
182 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
833 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

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 $959 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,228 and $1,557 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Cairns for 46% 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 $802 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $978 and Cathay Pacific from $1,585 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.

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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.

  • 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 $1,134). 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 March 25, 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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