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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairns from $1,229

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,876

One-way from

$1,229

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,168
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 7/7-5/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Cairns
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10/6
  • 10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 17m total
  • San Francisco to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($1,604 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 15% potential price decrease ($620 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 March 2025.

Mon 7/711:30SFO - CNS
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/812:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,876
Mon 7/716:25SFO - CNS
2 stops25h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 5/815:35CNS - SFO
2 stops24h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$2,142
Mon 7/723:20SFO - CNS
1 stop27h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/806:00CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,797
Sat 20/1216:25SFO - CNS
2 stops25h 10mFiji Airways
Sat 3/112:35CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3$2,965
Mon 7/716:13SFO - CNS
3 stops37h 37mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/811:55CNS - SFO
2 stops25h 28mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$3,135
Thu 10/417:05SFO - CNS
2 stops46h 30mEmirates
Sun 13/414:25CNS - SFO
2 stops64h 35mEmirates
Deal found 28/3$4,911
Wed 17/1209:30SFO - CNS
3 stops37h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sat 3/111:40CNS - SFO
2 stops62h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/3$5,334
Sat 10/500:35SFO - CNS
2 stops43h 20mChina Southern
Sun 18/512:15CNS - SFO
3 stops49h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 26/3$5,740
Thu 18/1200:20SFO - CNS
2 stops47h 00mANA
Sun 4/118:35CNS - SFO
2 stops32h 40mANA
Deal found 27/3$27,102

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San Francisco

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

11:30-11:05

2 stops30h 35m

Cairns

Tue 5/8

12:25-13:45

1 stop18h 20m

$1,876

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

16:25-11:05

2 stops25h 40m

Cairns

Tue 5/8

15:35-22:37

2 stops24h 02m

$2,142

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

23:20-19:45

1 stop27h 25m

Cairns

Tue 5/8

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$2,797

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

16:13-22:50

3 stops37h 37m

Cairns

Tue 5/8

11:55-20:23

2 stops25h 28m

$3,135

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 10/4

17:05-08:35

2 stops46h 30m

Cairns

Sun 13/4

14:25-14:00

2 stops64h 35m

$4,911

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

00:35-12:55

2 stops43h 20m

Cairns

Sun 18/5

12:15-20:30

3 stops49h 15m

$5,740

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

18:08-11:25

2 stops24h 17m

$1,229

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

16:25-11:05

2 stops25h 40m

$1,272

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 6/4

12:55-22:50

2 stops40h 55m

$1,505

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

23:25-11:10

1 stop18h 45m

$1,551

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Deals found on 27/3

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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 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 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 28 March 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
837 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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 Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,142 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air New Zealand, starting at $2,797 and $3,135 round-trip. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $1,272 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and United Airlines, with prices starting from $1,505 and $1,551, respectively.

  • 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 holiday 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cairns (average of $170). Flying from San Francisco to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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