Title: £456 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cairns (SFO to CNS) - Expedia.co.uk ![Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which includes rainforest and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061143/ea5b8af8-662c-4964-a3f5-1a4f38339618.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061143/ea5b8af8-662c-4964-a3f5-1a4f38339618.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # £456 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS) [View £456 flight on Sun, 2 Nov 2025](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:SFO,to:CNS,departure:02/11/2025TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:455.60&airProductToken=AQqaAQoyCMGGARIENTEwORiycSC4jQEorYb8AjC-h_wCOEdAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIR0xaUDAyQkEKMAjBhgESAjM1GLiNASChIyjbiPwCMNWP_AI4R0ABWAFqBUJBU0lDcghHTFpQMDJCQQoyCMGGARIEMjc2MRihIyCikwEo_5D8AjCQkvwCOEdAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIR0xaUDAyQkESCggCEAEYASoCQUMYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) - [Return](?flightType=roundtrip) - [One-way](?flightType=oneway) - [Multi-city](?flightType=multicity) ### Travellers Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 EconomyPremium economyBusiness classFirst class Leaving from Going to Departing Returning Add a place to stay Add a car Direct flights only ## Popular airlines from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - ![Cathay Pacific](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_CX.svg) Cathay Pacific [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:sfo,to:cns,departure:29/09/2025TANYT&leg2=from:cns,to:sfo,departure:06/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"CX"}}]) - ![Air Canada](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AC.svg) Air Canada [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:sfo,to:cns,departure:29/09/2025TANYT&leg2=from:cns,to:sfo,departure:06/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AC"}}]) - ![Qantas Airways](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_QF.svg) Qantas Airways [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:sfo,to:cns,departure:29/09/2025TANYT&leg2=from:cns,to:sfo,departure:06/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"QF"}}]) - ![Japan Airlines](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_JL.svg) Japan Airlines [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:sfo,to:cns,departure:29/09/2025TANYT&leg2=from:cns,to:sfo,departure:06/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"JL"}}]) - ![Singapore Airlines](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_SQ.svg) Singapore Airlines [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:sfo,to:cns,departure:29/09/2025TANYT&leg2=from:cns,to:sfo,departure:06/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"SQ"}}]) - ![Air New Zealand](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_NZ.svg) Air New Zealand [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:sfo,to:cns,departure:29/09/2025TANYT&leg2=from:cns,to:sfo,departure:06/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"NZ"}}]) - ![United](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_UA.svg) United [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:sfo,to:cns,departure:29/09/2025TANYT&leg2=from:cns,to:sfo,departure:06/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}]) - ## Plan, book, fly with confidence - ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* - ### Book smarter Save up to 25% on select hotels after you book a flight\* - ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login) ## Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairns (CNS) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £456 for one-way flights and £1,645 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Return ![Fiji Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/fj.gif) Fri, 2 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan SFO San Francisco CNS Cairns £1,645 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SFO,to:CNS,departure:02/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CNS,to:SFO,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1644.80&airProductToken=AQqHAQouCMaUARIDODcxGLJxII1oKI22gQMwnLuBAzhOQABYAWoDVkFMcghOVkxVU0ZEMQotCMaUARIDOTIxGI1oIKEjKN-8gQMw1L6BAzhCQAFYAWoDVkFMcgdCVkxGSkFECiYIyqIBEgM5MzIYoSMgopMBKOzAgQMw88GBAzhMQAFYAXIETEZYTBIKCAEQARgBKgJGShgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Fiji Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/fj.gif) Fri, 2 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan SFO San Francisco CNS Cairns £1,657 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SFO,to:CNS,departure:02/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CNS,to:SFO,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1656.20&airProductToken=AQqQAQouCMaUARIDODcxGLJxII1oKI22gQMwnLuBAzhOQABYAWoDVkFMcghOVkxVU0ZEMQotCMaUARIDOTIxGI1oIKEjKN-8gQMw1L6BAzhCQAFYAWoDVkFMcgdCVkxGSkFECi8I0YwBEgQxODg2GKEjIKKTASjJwIEDMNrBgQM4QkABWAFqA1ZBTHIHQlZMRkpBRBIKCAEQARgBKgJGShgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Fiji Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/fj.gif) Fri, 2 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan SFO San Francisco CNS Cairns £1,657 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SFO,to:CNS,departure:02/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CNS,to:SFO,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1657.00&airProductToken=AQqPAQotCMaUARIDODcxGLJxII1oKI22gQMwnLuBAzhOQABYAWoDVkFMcgdOVkxVU0ZECi0IxpQBEgM5MjEYjWggoSMo37yBAzDUvoEDOEJAAVgBagNWQUxyB0JWTEZKQUQKLwjRjAESBDE4ODYYoSMgopMBKMnAgQMw2sGBAzhCQAFYAWoDVkFMcgdCVkxGSkFECpEBCi4IxpQBEgM5NzAYopMBII1oKNvsgQMw3-6BAzhPQABYAWoDVkFMcgdPVkxGSkFECi4IxpQBEgM4MTAYjWggi7gBKITwgQMw5vSBAzhMQAFYAWoDVkFMcgdMVkxVU0ZECi8IwaYBEgQzNDYxGIu4ASCycSiq-YEDMIP6gQM4T0ABWAFqA1ZBTHIHTFZMVVNGRBIKCAEQARgBKgJGShgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Qantas Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/QF.gif) Fri, 2 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan SFO San Francisco CNS Cairns £1,665 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SFO,to:CNS,departure:02/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CNS,to:SFO,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1664.20&airProductToken=AQpcCisI0YwBEgI3NBiycSCSHiiftYEDMJ68gQM4UUAAWAFqBEVDU0xyBVFLVzlVCi0IyqIBEgM5NTYYkh4gopMBKPXCgQMwrsSBAzhaQAFYAWoERUNTTHIFUUtXOVUSCggBEAEYASoCUUYYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ![Fiji Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/fj.gif) Fri, 2 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan SFO San Francisco CNS Cairns £1,682 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SFO,to:CNS,departure:02/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CNS,to:SFO,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1681.50&airProductToken=AQqPAQouCMaUARIDODcxGLJxII1oKI22gQMwnLuBAzhOQABYAWoDVkFMcghOVkxVU0ZEMQotCMaUARIDOTExGI1oIJIeKIy9gQMwmr-BAzhCQAFYAWoDVkFMcgdCVkxGSkFECi4I0YwBEgM5MjQYkh4gopMBKP6_gQMwt8GBAzhCQAFYAWoDVkFMcgdCVkxGSkFEEgoIARABGAEqAkZKGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![Fiji Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/fj.gif) Fri, 2 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan SFO San Francisco CNS Cairns £1,689 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SFO,to:CNS,departure:02/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CNS,to:SFO,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1689.00&airProductToken=AQqHAQouCMaUARIDODcxGLJxII1oKI22gQMwnLuBAzhOQABYAWoDVkFMcghOVkxVU0ZEMQotCMaUARIDOTExGI1oIJIeKIy9gQMwmr-BAzhCQAFYAWoDVkFMcgdCVkxGSkFECiYIyqIBEgM5NTQYkh4gopMBKMnAgQMwgsKBAzhLQAFYAXIES0ZYSBIKCAEQARgBKgJGShgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Qantas Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/QF.gif) Fri, 2 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan SFO San Francisco CNS Cairns £1,708 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SFO,to:CNS,departure:02/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CNS,to:SFO,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1707.20&airProductToken=AQpVCisI0YwBEgI3NBiycSCSHiiftYEDMJ68gQM4UUAAWAFqBEVDU0xyBVFLVzlVCiYIyqIBEgM5NTQYkh4gopMBKMnAgQMwgsKBAzhLQAFYAXIES0ZYSBIKCAEQARgBKgJRRhgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Qantas Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/QF.gif) Fri, 2 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan SFO San Francisco CNS Cairns £1,745 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SFO,to:CNS,departure:02/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CNS,to:SFO,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1744.20&airProductToken=AQpVCisI0YwBEgI3NBiycSCSHiiftYEDMJ68gQM4UUAAWAFqBEVDU0xyBVFLVzlVCiYIyqIBEgM5NTIYkh4gopMBKO2-gQMwpsCBAzhNQAFYAXIETUZYSBIKCAEQARgBKgJRRhgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Fiji Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/fj.gif) Fri, 2 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan SFO San Francisco CNS Cairns £1,756 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SFO,to:CNS,departure:02/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CNS,to:SFO,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1756.00&airProductToken=AQqPAQotCMaUARIDODcxGLJxII1oKI22gQMwnLuBAzhOQABYAWoDVkFMcgdOVkxVU0ZECi0IxpQBEgM5MjEYjWggoSMo37yBAzDUvoEDOEJAAVgBagNWQUxyB0JWTEZKQUQKLwjRjAESBDE4ODYYoSMgopMBKMnAgQMw2sGBAzhCQAFYAWoDVkFMcgdCVkxGSkFECpEBCi4IxpQBEgM5NzAYopMBII1oKNvsgQMw3-6BAzhPQABYAWoDVkFMcgdPVkxGSkFECi4IxpQBEgM4OTAYjWggo7EBKOvvgQMwwPWBAzhXQAFYAWoDVkFMcgdXVkxVU0ZECi8IxpQBEgQ1MDY5GKOxASCycSiS94EDMID5gQM4V0ABWAFqA1ZBTHIHV1ZMVVNGRBIKCAEQARgBKgJGShgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Fiji Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/fj.gif) Fri, 2 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan SFO San Francisco CNS Cairns £1,782 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SFO,to:CNS,departure:02/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CNS,to:SFO,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1781.30&airProductToken=AQqOAQotCMaUARIDODcxGLJxII1oKI22gQMwnLuBAzhOQABYAWoDVkFMcgdOVkxVU0ZECi0IxpQBEgM5MTEYjWggkh4ojL2BAzCav4EDOEJAAVgBagNWQUxyB0JWTEZKQUQKLgjRjAESAzkyNBiSHiCikwEo_r-BAzC3wYEDOEJAAVgBagNWQUxyB0JWTEZKQUQKkQEKLgjGlAESAzk3MBiikwEgjWgo2-yBAzDf7oEDOE9AAFgBagNWQUxyB09WTEZKQUQKLgjGlAESAzg5MBiNaCCjsQEo6--BAzDA9YEDOFdAAVgBagNWQUxyB1dWTFVTRkQKLwjGlAESBDUwNjkYo7EBILJxKJL3gQMwgPmBAzhXQAFYAWoDVkFMcgdXVkxVU0ZEEgoIARABGAEqAkZKGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![Qantas Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/QF.gif) Fri, 2 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan SFO San Francisco CNS Cairns £1,805 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SFO,to:CNS,departure:02/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CNS,to:SFO,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1804.80&airProductToken=AQqEAQorCNGMARICNzQYsnEgkh4on7WBAzCevIEDOFFAAFgBagRFQ1NMcgVRS1c5VQolCMqiARIDODEyGJIeIKEjKOu9gQMwxb6BAzhLQAFYAXIES0ZYTAouCNGMARIEMTg4NhihIyCikwEoycCBAzDawYEDOE5AAVgBagVFREVBTHIETklRVxIKCAEQARgBKgJRRhgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Air Canada](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AC.gif) Fri, 2 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan SFO San Francisco CNS Cairns £2,946 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SFO,to:CNS,departure:02/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CNS,to:SFO,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:2945.60&airProductToken=AQqjAQo1CMGGARIENTEwORiycSC4jQEoyrSBAzDetYEDOFdAAFgBaghTVEFOREFSRHIIV05BNEE4VEcKMwjBhgESAjMzGLiNASCSHiiwtoEDMOu9gQM4V0ABWAFqCFNUQU5EQVJEcghXS1dCMDJURwo1CMGGARIEMjc1ORiSHiCikwEorr-BAzDnwIEDOFdAAVgBaghTVEFOREFSRHIIV0tXQjAyVEcKowEKNQjBhgESBDI3NjAYopMBIKEjKNDpgQMw3OqBAzhWQABYAWoIU1RBTkRBUkRyCFZLV0IwMlRHCjMIwYYBEgIzNhihIyC4jQEo7euBAzCh8oEDOFZAAVgBaghTVEFOREFSRHIIVktXQjAyVEcKNQjBhgESBDQ1NjgYuI0BILJxKIn1gQMwoPaBAzhHQAFYAWoIU1RBTkRBUkRyCEdOQTRBN1RHEgoIARABGAEqAkFDGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) Flight from San Francisco to Cairns route information | Origin airport | San Francisco Intl. | | --- | --- | | Destination airport | Cairns Intl. | | Return price | £1,645 | | Distance | 11235 km | ## Compare flights from San Francisco to Cairns easily and book with confidence For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from San Francisco to Cairns. Operating between them flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Cairns Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl..   To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights.  Grab a great deal on your flight from San Francisco Intl. (SFO) to Cairns Intl. (CNS) The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Cairns today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl. start at just £1,645 and range up to £2,946.   To find an even better deal, try   - being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper - looking for other airports near San Francisco and Cairns - booking your flight during January, the cheapest month on this route - varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper  Why you should book your San Francisco to Cairns flight with Expedia! We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.   Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.   ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a flight from SFO to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)? > Based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip journeys between San Francisco Airport and Cairns Airport start from £1,645. Make your booking ASAP to get the best price for your trip. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. ### Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from SFO to CNS? > We understand that your situation can change unexpectedly, so we've made it as simple as possible for you to cancel your flight online. Just head to the [Customer Service Portal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/service/?langid=1033) and follow the instructions. ### How do I find cheap flights from San Francisco Airport to Cairns Airport that have flexible change policies? > Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select. ### How far is the flight from San Francisco Airport to Cairns Airport? > The distance is around 11,300 kilometres, so fill your carry-on luggage with everything you need to make your journey comfortable. Wondering what to take on board your San Francisco to Cairns flight? A travel pillow, earplugs and a sleep mask are among the essentials. ### Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to CNS? > You won't find any airlines operating directly between San Francisco Airport and CNS, so be ready to make at least one stop on your journey. A layover, whether short or long, can be a nice way to break up a trip! ### Are San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute? > It is possible to nab a great last-minute deal from SFO to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), but it can also be hit-or-miss. As many airlines release prices up to 12 months in advance, it's worth keeping an eye on fares early and being ready to book when you see a bargain. Expedia compares carrier prices and updates flight deals frequently, so you can be sure you're always seeing the latest offers. ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Trending Routes - Trending Flights - Top Flights Destinations - Related Airlines - Cheap Flights from Other Airports - Expedia's Latest Trends ### Top Routes from San Francisco - [San Francisco to Newark Liberty Intl. 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