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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $1,510

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — CNS
21 maj — 28 maj1
1 adult
tir. 21/5
tir. 28/5

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 16 maj 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,691

Round-trip from

$282
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 37% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From San Francisco to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cairns?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from San Francisco in April are about $2,571 on average during April, but can be found for as low as $1,620.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cairns (SFO - CNS)?

When flying from San Francisco to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between San Francisco and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 maj 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Qantas Airways flights heading from San Francisco to Cairns. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
tor. 12/922:15SFO - CNS
1 stop27h 00mQantas Airways
lør. 21/918:55CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,709
tor. 12/922:15SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
lør. 21/918:55CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,736
tor. 12/922:15SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
lør. 21/918:40CNS - SFO
2 stops40h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,801
tor. 13/622:15SFO - CNS
1 stop27h 15mQantas Airways
tor. 20/613:45CNS - SFO
2 stops21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,837
tor. 13/622:15SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
tor. 20/613:45CNS - SFO
2 stops21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,859
tor. 13/622:15SFO - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
tor. 20/613:30CNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,874
tir. 3/922:15SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
lør. 7/918:55CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,920
ons. 21/818:10SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 25mQantas Airways
ons. 11/918:55CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,985
ons. 21/818:10SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 25mQantas Airways
ons. 11/918:55CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,986

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between San Francisco and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 maj 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Cairns. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
man. 12/822:00SFO - CNS
2 stops28h 50mAir New Zealand
ons. 21/820:30CNS - SFO
2 stops33h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/5$1,926
man. 27/522:00SFO - CNS
2 stops27h 00mAir New Zealand
søn. 18/806:00CNS - SFO
2 stops23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/5$1,982
man. 12/822:00SFO - CNS
2 stops31h 35mAir New Zealand
ons. 21/820:30CNS - SFO
3 stops38h 04mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/5$2,052
man. 12/822:00SFO - CNS
2 stops28h 50mAir New Zealand
ons. 21/820:30CNS - SFO
3 stops38h 04mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/5$2,057
ons. 21/822:55SFO - CNS
2 stops42h 50mAir New Zealand
ons. 11/920:30CNS - SFO
2 stops33h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/5$2,089
ons. 21/816:25SFO - CNS
3 stops34h 25mAir New Zealand
ons. 11/920:30CNS - SFO
2 stops33h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/5$2,359
man. 27/507:30SFO - CNS
3 stops46h 05mAir New Zealand
søn. 18/806:00CNS - SFO
2 stops23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/5$2,473
ons. 21/817:46SFO - CNS
3 stops33h 04mAir New Zealand
ons. 11/920:30CNS - SFO
3 stops38h 04mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/5$2,486
tir. 3/922:00SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
lør. 7/918:40CNS - SFO
2 stops35h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/5$3,185

Cheap San Francisco to Cairns flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Cairns specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Prices were last updated on 16 maj 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from San Francisco to Cairns in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
man. 27/519:40SFO - CNS
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
søn. 18/806:00CNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,712
ons. 22/519:40SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
ons. 5/606:00CNS - SFO
2 stops27h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,774
tor. 13/622:15SFO - CNS
1 stop27h 15mQantas Airways
tor. 20/613:45CNS - SFO
2 stops21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,837
tor. 13/622:15SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
tor. 20/613:45CNS - SFO
2 stops21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,859
tor. 13/622:15SFO - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
tor. 20/613:30CNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,874
lør. 18/507:45SFO - CNS
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
søn. 9/612:00CNS - SFO
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,544
lør. 18/507:45SFO - CNS
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
man. 10/612:00CNS - SFO
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,579
man. 27/518:50SFO - CNS
2 stops30h 25mQantas Airways
søn. 18/806:35CNS - SFO
1 stop28h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$2,687
fre. 17/500:50SFO - CNS
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
søn. 9/612:00CNS - SFO
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,697

San Francisco to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 maj 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from San Francisco to Cairns in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
man. 12/818:41SFO - CNS
2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
ons. 21/818:55CNS - SFO
2 stops32h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,510
man. 27/519:40SFO - CNS
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
søn. 18/806:00CNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,712
ons. 22/519:40SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
ons. 5/606:00CNS - SFO
2 stops27h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,774
ons. 24/719:45SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
tor. 8/806:00CNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,807
tor. 13/622:15SFO - CNS
1 stop27h 15mQantas Airways
tor. 20/613:45CNS - SFO
2 stops21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,837
tor. 13/622:15SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
tor. 20/613:45CNS - SFO
2 stops21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,859
tor. 13/622:15SFO - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
tor. 20/613:30CNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,874
tir. 3/922:15SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
lør. 7/918:55CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,920
ons. 21/818:10SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 25mQantas Airways
ons. 11/918:55CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,986

San Francisco to Cairns flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Cairns for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 maj 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from San Francisco to Cairns should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
ons. 22/519:40SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
ons. 5/606:00CNS - SFO
2 stops27h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,774
ons. 22/511:40SFO - CNS
2 stops32h 25mQantas Airways
ons. 5/618:55CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$2,877
tir. 21/500:15SFO - CNS
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
ons. 5/613:30CNS - SFO
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$3,273
tir. 21/500:50SFO - CNS
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
ons. 5/618:15CNS - SFO
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$3,657
ons. 22/518:50SFO - CNS
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
ons. 5/609:10CNS - SFO
3 stops26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$4,148
søn. 26/501:45SFO - CNS
2 stops45h 10mANA
søn. 18/812:10CNS - SFO
2 stops45h 45mANA
Deal found 16/5$4,160
søn. 26/500:15SFO - CNS
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
søn. 18/818:15CNS - SFO
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$4,281
ons. 22/511:30SFO - CNS
1 stop36h 30mSingapore Airlines
ons. 5/618:15CNS - SFO
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/5$4,742
søn. 26/501:45SFO - CNS
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
søn. 18/813:15CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$18,825

One-way flights to Cairns from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 maj 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Francisco to Cairns. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
fre. 14/623:20SFO - CNS
3 stops53h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,922
fre. 14/612:00SFO - CNS
2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,937
tor. 13/601:05SFO - CNS
3 stops59h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,257
tor. 13/600:50SFO - CNS
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,661
fre. 14/623:00SFO - CNS
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$10,606
tor. 13/601:45SFO - CNS
1 stop35h 40mANA
Deal found 15/5$12,639

Find flights from San Francisco to Cairns within your budget

Customise 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 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 maj 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,510 - $2,950

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

man. 12/8

2 stops25h 54m

Cairns

ons. 21/8

2 stops32h 38m

$1,510

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

tor. 12/9

1 stop27h 00m

Cairns

lør. 21/9

1 stop39h 55m

$1,709

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

man. 27/5

2 stops25h 15m

Cairns

søn. 18/8

2 stops21h 33m

$1,712

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

man. 12/8

2 stops28h 50m

Cairns

ons. 21/8

2 stops33h 20m

$1,926

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

ons. 21/8

1 stop27h 20m

Cairns

ons. 11/9

1 stop17h 30m

$2,170

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

ons. 21/8

1 stop36h 30m

Cairns

ons. 11/9

1 stop32h 25m

$2,348

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

tir. 20/8

2 stops42h 55m

Cairns

ons. 11/9

2 stops50h 15m

$2,516

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

tir. 16/7

2 stops24h 25m

Cairns

fre. 2/8

2 stops21h 33m

$2,892

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

søn. 11/8

2 stops64h 40m

Cairns

ons. 21/8

2 stops45h 45m

$2,950

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 16/5

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Average price of flights to Cairns by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Cairns is currently $6,004 while a return flight costs $2,193. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cairns (average of $188). Flying from San Francisco to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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.

January

$281

February

$283

March

$284

April

$293

May

$287

June

$419

July

$377

August

$317

September

$335

October

$292

November

$296

December

$299

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

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 16 maj 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and United Airlines from San Francisco to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
921 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.5
Very Good
921 reviews
8.5
Very Good
921 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.3
Very Good
626 reviews
8.5
Very Good
921 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
8.5
Very Good
921 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.8
Good
1,084 reviews
8.5
Very Good
921 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.6
Good
967 reviews
8.5
Very Good
921 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cairns for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Cairns for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,510, but on average you can expect to pay $1,887.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Cairns for under $1,800?

    There are currently 9+ open flights from San Francisco to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than $1,800.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cairns is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,709 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and United Airlines, starting at $1,926 and $2,170 round-trip. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does SFO to CNS mean?

    San Francisco Airport is SFO and Cairns Airport is CNS. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 16/5.

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