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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cairns from $969

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
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
1 adult

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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 8 November 2024.

Tue 24/1222:55SFO - CNS
2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/117:35CNS - SFO
2 stops58h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$4,665
Tue 24/1218:50SJC - CNS
2 stops50h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 6/114:30CNS - SJC
2 stops38h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/11$5,058
Sat 21/1206:15SJC - CNS
3 stops56h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 28/1209:15CNS - SJC
3 stops50h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/11$5,900
Sat 21/1207:05SJC - CNS
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/1218:20CNS - SJC
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$6,993
Sun 22/1220:15SFO - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 4/118:20CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$7,426
Tue 24/1220:15SFO - CNS
1 stop51h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 6/118:35CNS - SFO
1 stop42h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/11$7,628
Tue 24/1218:50SJC - CNS
2 stops52h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 6/118:35CNS - SJC
3 stops42h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/11$8,495

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

14:45-14:00

2 stops29h 15m

$969

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 24/12

08:35-08:15

3 stops53h 40m

$1,100

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

23:05-14:00

1 stop20h 55m

$1,237

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

07:00-17:20

3 stops40h 20m

$1,775

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

00:20-10:10

2 stops39h 50m

$2,002

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 25/12

22:55-10:30

1 stop41h 35m

$2,266

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 21/12

06:15-08:35

3 stops56h 20m

$3,536

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 20/3

00:35-11:50

3 stops66h 15m

$4,050

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 21/12

07:00-12:00

2 stops35h 00m

$4,060

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Fri 21/3

19:40-17:20

2 stops52h 40m

$2,145

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Deals found on 6/11

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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 8 November 2024.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
831 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
831 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
831 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,334 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
831 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

China Southern
7.8
Good
134 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
831 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
875 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
831 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
828 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
831 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

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 $971 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,275 and Singapore Airlines from $1,775 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose San Francisco - Cairns, Oakland - Cairns or San Jose - 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, 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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