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$722+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS)

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SFO — CNS
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Thu 12/26
Thu 1/2
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 December 21, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,140
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$722
(FlightHub)

Popular in

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April

Average price

$1,977
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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 December 21, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:00 amSFO - CNS
2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/111:25 amCNS - SFO
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,664
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/241:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops33h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 1/36:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops32h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/20$3,366
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/248:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop51h 05mSingapore Airlines
Fri 1/36:35 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop42h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/20$5,057
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/213:40 pmSFO - CNS
3 stops50h 25mEmirates
Sat 12/2812:45 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops66h 05mEmirates
Deal found 12/20$5,880
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/2411:05 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/46:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$6,512

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 December 21, 2024.

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

11:35 pm-10:30 am

1 stop40h 55m

Cairns

Tue 2/25

12:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$1,140

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

10:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops48h 50m

$1,148

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

4:35 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Cairns

Mon 2/10

6:00 am-12:11 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$1,155

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

8:33 am-2:00 pm

2 stops35h 27m

Cairns

Tue 2/25

6:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,220

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

11:05 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Cairns

Tue 2/25

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

$1,534

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

5:55 pm-10:45 am

2 stops23h 50m

Cairns

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-8:14 pm

3 stops31h 14m

$1,798

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

12:20 am-10:10 am

2 stops63h 50m

Cairns

Tue 3/11

3:45 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$1,942

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

7:00 am-5:20 pm

3 stops40h 20m

Cairns

Mon 2/10

6:35 pm-4:26 pm

3 stops39h 51m

$2,495

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

10:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Cairns

Sat 5/17

6:55 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$3,731

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

4:35 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$722

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cairns (average of $1,371). 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 December 21, 2024.
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
495 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
835 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
807 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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 Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,140 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and United Airlines, starting at $1,220 and $1,534 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Cairns for 38% 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 $942 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $1,265 and ANA from $9,949 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cairns (average of $1,371). 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 December 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,267Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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