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Cheap flights from Cairns to San Francisco from $563

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SFO
30 Mar — 6 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,393

One-way from

$563

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,759
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • Cairns to San Francisco
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 7/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • Cairns to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($103 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 25 March 2025.

Thu 8/512:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Thu 15/523:35SFO - CNS
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,393
Thu 8/514:25CNS - SFO
2 stops20h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 15/522:00SFO - CNS
1 stop25h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,650
Thu 8/516:55CNS - SFO
3 stops34h 18mVirgin Australia
Thu 15/522:45SFO - CNS
2 stops28h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/3$1,969
Thu 8/520:00CNS - SFO
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/500:20SFO - CNS
2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,469

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 8/5

12:25-13:50

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

23:35-11:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,393

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 8/5

14:25-17:45

2 stops20h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

22:00-16:30

1 stop25h 30m

$1,650

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 8/5

16:55-10:13

3 stops34h 18m

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

22:45-20:20

2 stops28h 35m

$1,969

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 8/5

20:00-22:40

2 stops43h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

00:20-12:55

2 stops43h 35m

$2,469

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 7/6

12:25-13:50

1 stop18h 25m

$563

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 7/6

16:55-19:48

3 stops43h 53m

$851

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 24/8

18:15-09:40

1 stop32h 25m

$1,408

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 7/6

18:40-15:48

4 stops38h 08m

$3,453

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/3

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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 25 March 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 25 March 2025.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
182 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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!
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

    Fiji Airways, at $1,393, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cairns to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. You may be able to fly from Cairns to San Francisco for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Cairns to San Francisco 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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