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Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Cairns Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to Cairns Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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15:36 - 14:00

SJC

CNS

28h 24m3 stops

06:00 - 13:00

CNS

SJC

25h 00m3 stops

$2,721Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

09:05 - 22:05

SJC

CNS

43h 00m3 stops

09:05 - 19:48

CNS

SJC

28h 43m2 stops

$3,411Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

07:00 - 08:20

SJC

CNS

55h 20m2 stops

09:05 - 19:48

CNS

SJC

28h 43m2 stops

$4,272Qantas Airways

Sat, 31 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

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15:36-14:00

3 stops28h 24m

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Wed 11/2

06:00-13:00

3 stops25h 00m

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09:05-22:05

3 stops43h 00m

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09:05-19:48

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San Jose

Sat 31/1

07:00-08:20

2 stops55h 20m

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09:05-19:48

2 stops28h 43m

$4,272

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Tue 7/4

07:00-11:40

3 stops35h 40m

$7,866

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Tue 7/4

08:10-04:30

2 stops27h 20m

$11,092

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Fastest flight time	25h 47m
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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Cairns takes 25h 47m

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How far is San Jose to Cairns by plane?
There are 11332.0 km between San Jose and Cairns. Flights usually cover this in 25h 47m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Cairns Airport?
Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Cairns Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Cairns Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to Cairns Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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