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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns from $1,027

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,674

One-way from

$1,027

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,174
11/5-18/5
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 45m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns
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5/7
  • 5/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($1,614 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 15% potential price decrease ($623 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Sun 11/511:40SJC - CNS
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/511:40CNS - SJC
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,674
Sun 11/518:40SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/506:00CNS - SFO
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,919
Mon 7/716:25SFO - CNS
2 stops25h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 5/815:35CNS - SFO
2 stops24h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/3$2,148
Tue 8/723:00SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 25mFiji Airways
Thu 24/712:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/3$2,525
Wed 14/522:05SFO - CNS
3 stops31h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 21/518:40CNS - SFO
3 stops41h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/3$2,769
Mon 7/723:20SFO - CNS
1 stop27h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/806:00CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,805
Tue 8/706:15SJC - CNS
2 stops37h 40mQantas Airways
Thu 24/706:45CNS - SJC
2 stops44h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/3$3,106
Fri 19/1211:35SFO - CNS
2 stops59h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 4/117:20CNS - SFO
2 stops56h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 31/3$4,184
Mon 7/715:55SFO - CNS
3 stops54h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 5/816:30CNS - SFO
3 stops62h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/3$5,582
Fri 19/1200:20SFO - CNS
2 stops44h 35mANA
Sat 3/115:45CNS - SFO
2 stops35h 25mANA
Deal found 30/3$15,703
Tue 8/709:28OAK - CNS
2 stops25h 57mJapan Airlines
Thu 24/711:40CNS - OAK
2 stops47h 53mJapan Airlines
Deal found 31/3$17,091

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 11/5

11:40-04:25

1 stop23h 45m

Cairns

Sun 18/5

11:40-09:40

1 stop39h 00m

$1,674

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

18:40-11:25

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Sun 18/5

06:00-13:50

2 stops24h 50m

$1,919

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

$2,148

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 8/7

23:00-11:25

1 stop19h 25m

Cairns

Thu 24/7

12:25-13:45

1 stop18h 20m

$2,525

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

22:05-22:50

3 stops31h 45m

Cairns

Wed 21/5

18:40-18:40

3 stops41h 00m

$2,769

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

$2,805

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 8/7

06:15-12:55

2 stops37h 40m

Cairns

Thu 24/7

06:45-09:52

2 stops44h 07m

$3,106

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

15:55-15:50

3 stops54h 55m

Cairns

Tue 5/8

16:30-13:35

3 stops62h 05m

$5,582

OaklandCairns

OAK - CNS

OAKCNS

Oakland

Tue 8/7

09:28-04:25

2 stops25h 57m

Cairns

Thu 24/7

11:40-18:33

2 stops47h 53m

$17,091

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 5/7

19:50-09:15

2 stops44h 25m

$1,027

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Deals found on 30/3

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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 31 March 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,286 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
180 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
813 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from San Francisco Bay Area. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,274 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $1,318 and United Airlines from $1,706 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns?

    Most travellers choose San Francisco - Cairns, San Jose - Cairns or Oakland - Cairns when deciding on the best route from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns (average of $169). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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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