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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns from $1,138

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
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
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 30 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,208

One-way from

$1,138

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,543
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 22/4-1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 41h 35m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($1,615 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 14% potential price decrease ($573 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 30 January 2025.

Tue 22/422:45SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Thu 1/512:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/1$1,208
Sat 15/318:00SFO - CNS
2 stops25h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 22/314:35CNS - SFO
2 stops26h 41mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/1$1,720
Sat 15/318:00SFO - CNS
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/318:20CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$1,773
Sat 15/323:55SFO - CNS
1 stop41h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 22/312:00CNS - SFO
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/1$1,951
Wed 23/418:26SFO - CNS
2 stops28h 29mAir Canada
Mon 28/406:00CNS - SFO
2 stops24h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 29/1$2,076
Tue 22/422:05SFO - CNS
2 stops31h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 29/406:00CNS - SFO
2 stops23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/1$2,099
Mon 21/423:05SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/406:00CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/1$2,193
Mon 21/411:30SFO - CNS
1 stop36h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 27/418:15CNS - SFO
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/1$2,660
Sat 15/314:00SJC - CNS
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/314:35CNS - SJC
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$4,607
Sat 15/316:45SFO - CNS
2 stops50h 20mEmirates
Sat 22/314:35CNS - SFO
2 stops40h 15mEmirates
Deal found 29/1$4,645
Sat 19/400:35SFO - CNS
2 stops44h 20mChina Southern
Wed 30/413:40CNS - SFO
3 stops47h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 29/1$5,317
Mon 18/801:45SFO - CNS
2 stops45h 10mANA
Sat 30/812:10CNS - SFO
2 stops45h 45mANA
Deal found 29/1$11,672

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

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

22:45-11:25

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Thu 1/5

12:25-13:50

1 stop18h 25m

$1,208

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 15/3

18:00-12:00

2 stops25h 00m

Cairns

Sat 22/3

14:35-00:16

2 stops26h 41m

$1,720

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 15/3

18:00-11:15

2 stops24h 15m

Cairns

Sat 22/3

18:20-16:45

1 stop39h 25m

$1,773

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 15/3

23:55-10:30

1 stop41h 35m

Cairns

Sat 22/3

12:00-17:20

1 stop22h 20m

$1,951

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

18:26-15:55

2 stops28h 29m

Cairns

Mon 28/4

06:00-13:55

2 stops24h 55m

$2,076

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

22:05-22:35

2 stops31h 30m

Cairns

Tue 29/4

06:00-12:50

2 stops23h 50m

$2,099

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 21/4

23:05-11:10

1 stop19h 05m

Cairns

Tue 29/4

06:00-06:30

1 stop17h 30m

$2,193

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 21/4

11:30-17:00

1 stop36h 30m

Cairns

Sun 27/4

18:15-09:40

1 stop32h 25m

$2,660

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 15/3

14:00-08:50

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

Sat 22/3

14:35-22:59

2 stops25h 24m

$4,607

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 15/3

16:45-12:05

2 stops50h 20m

Cairns

Sat 22/3

14:35-13:50

2 stops40h 15m

$4,645

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $192). 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.

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 30 January 2025.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

patrick,Dec 2024

MNL - NRT

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

patrick,Dec 2024

MNL - NRT

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,445 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

patrick,Dec 2024

MNL - NRT

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,331 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

patrick,Dec 2024

MNL - NRT

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,318 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

patrick,Dec 2024

MNL - NRT

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
186 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

patrick,Dec 2024

MNL - NRT

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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 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?

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  • 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 $192). 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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