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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns from $1,152

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) 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 21 November 2024.

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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 21 November 2024.

Wed 25/1220:15SFO - CNS
1 stop42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/107:35CNS - SFO
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$4,458
Tue 24/1213:00SFO - CNS
2 stops28h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 31/1212:45CNS - SFO
2 stops21h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$4,529
Thu 26/1223:35SFO - CNS
2 stops42h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 31/1212:00CNS - SFO
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/11$5,118
Thu 26/1209:40SFO - CNS
1 stop61h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 1/118:35CNS - SFO
1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/11$7,465
Tue 24/1223:05SFO - CNS
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/106:00CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11$11,466
Tue 24/1212:50SFO - CNS
2 stops47h 10mJapan Airlines
Wed 1/111:25CNS - SFO
1 stop40h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 20/11$16,284
Wed 25/1210:35SJC - CNS
2 stops36h 45mSingapore Airlines
Fri 3/118:35CNS - SJC
2 stops35h 19mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/11$16,772

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns within your budget

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

22:35-18:00

2 stops25h 25m

Cairns

Sat 25/1

12:45-21:00

2 stops50h 15m

$2,167

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

19:13-14:05

2 stops25h 52m

Cairns

Fri 4/4

17:35-13:56

2 stops37h 21m

$2,263

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

11:30-17:00

1 stop36h 30m

Cairns

Fri 25/4

18:15-09:40

1 stop32h 25m

$2,512

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

18:30-19:45

2 stops32h 15m

Cairns

Fri 25/4

06:00-06:30

1 stop17h 30m

$2,564

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 4/1

19:50-08:30

2 stops42h 40m

Cairns

Sat 11/1

18:40-13:29

3 stops36h 49m

$4,478

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 24/12

13:00-11:50

2 stops28h 50m

Cairns

Tue 31/12

12:45-15:45

2 stops21h 00m

$4,529

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 26/12

23:35-12:05

2 stops42h 30m

Cairns

Tue 31/12

12:00-21:00

1 stop27h 00m

$5,118

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 24/12

12:50-06:00

2 stops47h 10m

Cairns

Wed 1/1

11:25-09:50

1 stop40h 25m

$16,284

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Wed 25/12

10:35-17:20

2 stops36h 45m

Cairns

Fri 3/1

18:35-11:54

2 stops35h 19m

$16,772

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

07:00-14:55

2 stops37h 55m

$1,152

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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 21 November 2024.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,460 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,336 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
531 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
820 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

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 $1,152 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,304 and Cathay Pacific from $2,153 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.

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    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns (average of $190). 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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