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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Cairns from $2,093

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Jose, California to Cairns departing on 21/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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07:00 - 09:20SJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
33h 20m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith
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19:10 - 20:37CNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
42h 27m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu
$2,093Multiple Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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07:00 - 09:20SJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
33h 20m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith
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17:40 - 20:37CNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
43h 57m3 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu
$2,219Multiple Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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11:47 - 10:40SJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
28h 53m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
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11:25 - 13:47CNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
44h 22m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,284Qantas Airways
Tue, 2 Feb - Sat, 6 Feb
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14:37 - 10:30SJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
25h 53m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
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13:50 - 21:29CNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
49h 39m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,286Qantas Airways
Tue, 2 Feb - Sat, 6 Feb
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14:30 - 12:55SJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
29h 25m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith
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19:10 - 22:32CNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
44h 22m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
$3,276Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
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11:56 - 10:35SJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
29h 39m3 stops Portland Los Angeles Los Angeles Brisbane
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15:45 - 13:17CNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
38h 32m3 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$3,343Multiple Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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14:25 - 10:45SJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
27h 20m3 stops San Diego San Francisco Auckland Intl
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06:00 - 13:44CNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
24h 44m3 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl Portland
$4,316Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
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07:00 - 11:55SJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
35h 55m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith
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12:40 - 19:53CNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
24h 13m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu
$4,691Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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14:30 - 13:45SJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
30h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith
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17:25 - 16:25CNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
40h 00m3 stops Melbourne Los Angeles Los Angeles Portland
$5,049Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
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07:00 - 12:55SJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
36h 55m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith
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13:40 - 20:37CNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
23h 57m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu
$5,697Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

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Qantas Airways flights from San Jose, California to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Jose, California to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
2 Feb
SJC14:37San Jose
25h 53m
2 stops
CNS10:30Cairns
6 Feb
CNS13:50Cairns
49h 39m
2 stops
SJC21:29San Jose
$2,286
Qantas Airways
2 Feb
SJC14:37San Jose
25h 53m
2 stops
CNS10:30Cairns
6 Feb
CNS13:50Cairns
49h 39m
2 stops
SJC21:29San Jose
$2,321

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SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Mon 21/9

07:00-09:20

2 stops33h 20m

Cairns

Mon 28/9

19:10-20:37

2 stops42h 27m

$2,093

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Mon 21/9

07:00-09:20

2 stops33h 20m

Cairns

Mon 28/9

17:40-20:37

3 stops43h 57m

$2,219

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 2/2

11:47-10:40

2 stops28h 53m

Cairns

Sat 6/2

11:25-13:47

2 stops44h 22m

$2,284

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 2/2

14:37-10:30

2 stops25h 53m

Cairns

Sat 6/2

13:50-21:29

2 stops49h 39m

$2,286

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 1/9

14:30-12:55

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

19:10-22:32

2 stops44h 22m

$3,276

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Mon 21/9

11:56-10:35

3 stops29h 39m

Cairns

Mon 28/9

15:45-13:17

3 stops38h 32m

$3,343
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San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 1/9

14:25-10:45

3 stops27h 20m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

06:00-13:44

3 stops24h 44m

$4,316

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 10/10

07:00-11:55

2 stops35h 55m

Cairns

Sat 17/10

12:40-19:53

2 stops24h 13m

$4,691

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 1/9

14:30-13:45

2 stops30h 15m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

17:25-16:25

3 stops40h 00m

$5,049

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 19/9

07:00-12:55

2 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Sat 26/9

13:40-20:37

2 stops23h 57m

$5,697

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Fastest flight time

25h 53m

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Cairns takes 25h 53m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose, California to Cairns

  • 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 53m, 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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