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How to get from Cairns to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Brisbane: about 18h 28m including the connection. Other options: via Sydney, Tokyo, Auckland and Osaka. Two tickets from $976.

Flights from Cairns to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Brisbane
18h 28m
two tickets, via Auckland
$976
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,024 mi (11,304 km)
fastest
Via Brisbane
18h 28m
with the connection
Cairns to Brisbane flight 2h 18m
Connection of about 3h
Brisbane to San Francisco flight 13h 10m
Via Sydney
19h 30m
with the connection
Cairns to Sydney flight 2h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Sydney to San Francisco flight 13h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,164
Via Tokyo
Japan
19h 45m
with the connection
Cairns to Tokyo flight 7h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Narita International. Departure to San Francisco: Haneda, Narita International.
Tokyo to San Francisco flight 9h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,077
Via Auckland
New Zealand
19h 50m
with the connection
Cairns to Auckland flight 4h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Auckland to San Francisco flight 12h 10m
two ticketsfrom $976
Via Osaka
Japan
20h 43m
with the connection
Cairns to Osaka flight 7h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Osaka to San Francisco flight 10h 15m
two ticketsfrom $2,719

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Cairns to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Brisbane.
What is the fastest way to fly from Cairns to San Francisco?
Via Brisbane: 2h 18m to the connection, 13h 10m after it, about 18h 28m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cairns to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Auckland from $976. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Cairns and San Francisco?
Brisbane (18h 28m total), Sydney (19h 30m total), Tokyo (19h 45m total), Auckland (19h 50m total) and Osaka (20h 43m total).
How far is San Francisco from Cairns?
7,024 mi (11,304 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.