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Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $917

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. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — SFO
13 May — 20 May1
1 adult
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco

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 8 May 2024.

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$1,337

One-way from

$917
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cairns to San Francisco?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 50% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Cairns. Prices for March average $2,164 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,527. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a March flight can save you 60% on your journey compared to booking in July

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Cairns to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Cairns and San Francisco. 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 547,580 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from Cairns to San Francisco. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Thu 17/1012:45CNS - SFO
2 stops41h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 21/1009:15SFO - CNS
2 stops33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,597
Thu 17/1012:30CNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 21/1014:00SFO - CNS
2 stops29h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,671
Thu 17/1012:30CNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 21/1009:15SFO - CNS
2 stops33h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,827

Cheap Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Cathay Pacific for the route between Cairns and San Francisco. 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 547,580 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Cathay Pacific flights travelling from Cairns to San Francisco. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Thu 17/1012:30CNS - SFO
2 stops50h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 20/1000:15SFO - CNS
2 stops42h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/5$2,616
Thu 17/1012:30CNS - SFO
2 stops50h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 20/1000:15SFO - CNS
2 stops42h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/5$2,624

Cairns to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 547,580 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Cairns to San Francisco in May and June 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 17/1012:45CNS - SFO
2 stops41h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 21/1009:15SFO - CNS
2 stops33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,597
Thu 17/1012:30CNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 21/1014:00SFO - CNS
2 stops29h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,671
Thu 17/1018:15CNS - SFO
2 stops33h 13mAir Canada
Mon 21/1021:03SFO - CNS
2 stops47h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 6/5$1,726
Thu 17/1012:30CNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 21/1009:15SFO - CNS
2 stops33h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,827
Thu 17/1012:30CNS - SFO
2 stops50h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 20/1000:15SFO - CNS
2 stops42h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/5$2,616
Thu 17/1012:30CNS - SFO
2 stops50h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 20/1000:15SFO - CNS
2 stops42h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/5$2,624
Sat 14/1218:20CNS - SFO
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/108:50SFO - CNS
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$3,279
Sat 14/1219:45CNS - SFO
2 stops53h 10mVirgin Australia
Wed 8/122:50SFO - CNS
1 stop21h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/5$3,536
Sat 14/1214:00CNS - SFO
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/100:20SFO - CNS
2 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$3,595

One-way flights to San Francisco from Cairns

Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to San Francisco. 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 547,580 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Cairns to San Francisco. For those needing a return trip from Cairns, there is a search form available above.
Mon 5/806:35CNS - SFO
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$917
Mon 5/806:35CNS - SFO
3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$925
Mon 5/812:00CNS - SFO
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,471

Find flights from Cairns to San Francisco within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to San Francisco 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 547,580 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.

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$1,597 - $2,624

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 17/10

2 stops41h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 21/10

2 stops33h 50m

$1,597

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 17/10

1 stop21h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 21/10

2 stops29h 05m

$1,671

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 17/10

2 stops33h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 21/10

2 stops47h 07m

$1,726

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 17/10

1 stop21h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 21/10

2 stops33h 35m

$1,827

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 17/10

2 stops50h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 20/10

2 stops42h 35m

$2,616

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 17/10

2 stops50h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 20/10

2 stops42h 35m

$2,624

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Deals found on 7/5

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Francisco by month

Plan your trip from Cairns to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cairns to San Francisco is currently $1,104 while a return flight costs $2,010. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to San Francisco (average of $879). Flying from Cairns to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,232). 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

$1,337

February

$1,427

March

$1,399

April

$1,457

May

$1,525

June

$1,649

July

$1,767

August

$1,726

September

$1,720

October

$1,421

November

$1,630

December

$1,874

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

SFO

Temperature

11 - 17 °C

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 8 May 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines and Cathay Pacific from Cairns to San Francisco. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,095 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight took off a hour late due to electrical problems. The space between the seats felt like the tightest ever. When the person in front reclines their seat, they are in your lap and you cant even get up to go to the bathroom. I had to ask everyone in my aisle to get up and exit and I had to climb over the seats to exit. The stewards almost never came by to pick up trash. We were told the alcohol would be served after the meal but they never came back through and offered it. Most international flights offer a warm cloth in the morning, not this flight. No interactions with staff except during meal service, otherwise they were nowhere to be found. When they were around, they were very nice, but service was definitely lacking.

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,095 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,095 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight took off a hour late due to electrical problems. The space between the seats felt like the tightest ever. When the person in front reclines their seat, they are in your lap and you cant even get up to go to the bathroom. I had to ask everyone in my aisle to get up and exit and I had to climb over the seats to exit. The stewards almost never came by to pick up trash. We were told the alcohol would be served after the meal but they never came back through and offered it. Most international flights offer a warm cloth in the morning, not this flight. No interactions with staff except during meal service, otherwise they were nowhere to be found. When they were around, they were very nice, but service was definitely lacking.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,677 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,095 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight took off a hour late due to electrical problems. The space between the seats felt like the tightest ever. When the person in front reclines their seat, they are in your lap and you cant even get up to go to the bathroom. I had to ask everyone in my aisle to get up and exit and I had to climb over the seats to exit. The stewards almost never came by to pick up trash. We were told the alcohol would be served after the meal but they never came back through and offered it. Most international flights offer a warm cloth in the morning, not this flight. No interactions with staff except during meal service, otherwise they were nowhere to be found. When they were around, they were very nice, but service was definitely lacking.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,918 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,095 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight took off a hour late due to electrical problems. The space between the seats felt like the tightest ever. When the person in front reclines their seat, they are in your lap and you cant even get up to go to the bathroom. I had to ask everyone in my aisle to get up and exit and I had to climb over the seats to exit. The stewards almost never came by to pick up trash. We were told the alcohol would be served after the meal but they never came back through and offered it. Most international flights offer a warm cloth in the morning, not this flight. No interactions with staff except during meal service, otherwise they were nowhere to be found. When they were around, they were very nice, but service was definitely lacking.

Related info for your journey

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to San Francisco for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,597, but on average you can expect to pay $2,009.

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

    American Airlines, at $1,597, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cairns to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and Cathay Pacific. You may be able to fly from Cairns to San Francisco for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does CNS to SFO mean?

    Cairns Airport is CNS and San Francisco Airport is SFO. 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 Cairns to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

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

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to San Francisco 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 Cairns to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to San Francisco 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 Cairns to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/5.

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