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Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $466

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SFO
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$993

One-way from

$466

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 12/8-28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Cairns to San Francisco
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 10/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Cairns to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($395 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($134 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Tue 12/812:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways
Thu 28/823:00SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 13/4$993
Sun 10/817:35CNS - SFO
2 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/819:40SFO - CNS
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,943
Sun 10/818:35CNS - SFO
2 stops32h 52mQantas Airways
Sun 31/822:00SFO - CNS
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/4$2,069
Thu 7/806:00CNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mAir Canada
Sun 31/816:35SFO - CNS
2 stops27h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 13/4$2,130
Wed 13/818:15CNS - SFO
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 3/911:30SFO - CNS
1 stop36h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/4$2,199
Wed 13/806:00CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/916:10SFO - CNS
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/4$2,334
Sun 10/819:15CNS - SFO
1 stop28h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 3/923:00SFO - CNS
1 stop26h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/4$2,340
Mon 11/811:55CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 31/822:05SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/4$2,750
Thu 7/816:30CNS - SFO
2 stops38h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 28/815:55SFO - CNS
2 stops48h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/4$3,835
Thu 29/512:15CNS - SFO
2 stops42h 45mEmirates
Thu 5/617:05SFO - CNS
2 stops49h 30mEmirates
Deal found 14/4$3,841
Fri 8/812:15CNS - SFO
2 stops49h 25mChina Southern
Mon 1/900:35SFO - CNS
3 stops66h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 13/4$4,017

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Depart

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Price

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 12/8

12:25-13:45

1 stop18h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

23:00-11:40

1 stop19h 40m

$993

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 10/8

17:35-10:33

2 stops33h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

19:40-11:05

2 stops22h 25m

$1,943

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 10/8

18:35-10:27

2 stops32h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

22:00-12:55

1 stop21h 55m

$2,069

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 7/8

06:00-10:33

2 stops21h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

16:35-13:10

2 stops27h 35m

$2,130

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 13/8

18:15-09:40

1 stop32h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

11:30-17:00

1 stop36h 30m

$2,199

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 13/8

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

16:10-19:45

2 stops34h 35m

$2,334

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 10/8

19:15-06:50

1 stop28h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

23:00-18:35

1 stop26h 35m

$2,340

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 11/8

11:55-12:50

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

22:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

$2,750

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 7/8

16:30-13:35

2 stops38h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

15:55-09:40

2 stops48h 45m

$3,835

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 29/5

12:15-14:00

2 stops42h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 5/6

17:05-11:35

2 stops49h 30m

$3,841

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Cairns to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
183 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to San Francisco round-trip?

    Fiji Airways, at $993, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cairns to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Air Canada. You may be able to fly from Cairns to San Francisco for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cairns to San Francisco are Fiji Airways ($466), Singapore Airlines ($1,181), and Virgin Australia ($1,609).

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

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