Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS)

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Cheapest Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS)

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San Francisco to Cairns Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest San Francisco to Cairns flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top SFO to CNS routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
San Francisco Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
SFO
Traveling To
Cairns Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
CNS
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
AU$2,467
Address:
Cairns QLD,
Australia
IATA code:
CNS
Longitude:
145.754041
Latitude:
-16.876538
Time zone:
Australia/Brisbane
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time zone:
America/Los_Angeles

San Francisco to Cairns Flight Deals from AU$2,467

Considering a quick trip to Cairns, but not sure which is the best route for you? Well, you’re in luck! Wotif has done the hard work, so all you need to do is check out these flights from SFO to CNS. With heaps of cheap fares from San Francisco, we guarantee you’ll be arriving to your holiday destination in style without emptying your bank account in the process.

It’s easy to book flights to Cairns from San Francisco  

For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Cairns from San Francisco from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Cairns in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Cairns from San Francisco 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at AU$2,467 and rising to AU$2,589 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from San Francisco to Cairns today!  

Find cheap airfares to Cairns from San Francisco 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near San Francisco and Cairns
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in December)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from San Francisco to Cairns

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is AU$149 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$149
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Three pools and 24/7 reception was very good."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$218 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$218
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Unheated, cold pool and no indoor spa instead."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4 out of 5
295 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$223 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$223
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good for what we needed just a little noisy due to main road but overall fine."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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