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Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area from $1,532

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SFO
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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$1,532

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,044
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 50m total
  • Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($302 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 January 2025.

Sat 15/312:00CNS - SFO
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 22/323:55SFO - CNS
1 stop41h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/1$1,532
Sat 15/312:45CNS - SFO
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/323:55SFO - CNS
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$2,052

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CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 15/3

12:00-22:15

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 22/3

23:55-10:30

1 stop41h 35m

$1,532

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 15/3

12:45-10:45

2 stops39h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 22/3

23:55-08:20

2 stops39h 25m

$2,052

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 28/6

13:40-13:50

2 stops41h 10m

$4,321

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 28/6

12:25-13:50

1 stop18h 25m

$5,112

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Deals found on 30/1

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated 30 January 2025.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
186 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
186 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying from Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre of the city.

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $876). Flying from Cairns to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,610Average$1,853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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