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$409+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SFO
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 febrero 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$690
(BYOjet)

One-way from

$409
(Fiji Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,028
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This BYOjet 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/1712:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
jue. 4/2410:45 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/20$690
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/1712:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
jue. 4/2410:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,322
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. 4/66:40 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops60h 20mEmirates
dom. 4/135:05 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops49h 00mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$2,234
This Aunt Betty 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/1712:15 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops45h 53mQantas Airways
jue. 4/245:58 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops25h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$2,388

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Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

jue. 4/17

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

jue. 4/24

10:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 40m

$690

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

jue. 4/17

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

jue. 4/24

10:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,322

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

dom. 4/6

6:40 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops60h 20m

San Francisco

dom. 4/13

5:05 pm-11:05 am

2 stops49h 00m

$2,234

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

jue. 4/17

12:15 pm-5:08 pm

3 stops45h 53m

San Francisco

jue. 4/24

5:58 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops25h 57m

$2,388

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

jue. 5/8

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$409

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

dom. 3/23

6:40 am-1:50 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$539

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

dom. 5/11

6:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 25m

$754

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

mar. 5/13

6:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops43h 05m

$891

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

jue. 5/8

6:00 am-11:58 pm

2 stops34h 58m

$929

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

dom. 4/13

7:15 pm-6:50 am

1 stop28h 35m

$933

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Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
185 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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

    Flying on Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $690. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $2,234 and $2,388, respectively. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $409. Users have also found prices from $754 and $891 on Singapore Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cairns to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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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