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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Cairns from $1,217

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Multiple Airlines Logo
08:05 - 09:20
SJC
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CNS
32h 15m
2 stops
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11:40 - 09:40
CNS
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SJC
39h 00m
1 stop
$2,245Multiple Airlines
Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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14:02 - 13:40
SJC
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CNS
30h 38m
2 stops
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07:00 - 21:59
CNS
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SJC
31h 59m
2 stops
$3,472Multiple Airlines
Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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08:00 - 10:35
SJC
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CNS
33h 35m
3 stops
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15:45 - 10:07
CNS
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SJC
35h 22m
3 stops
$3,531Multiple Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May
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12:46 - 15:00
SJC
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CNS
33h 14m
3 stops
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15:45 - 22:59
CNS
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SJC
24h 14m
3 stops
$4,203Multiple Airlines
Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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07:00 - 09:20
SJC
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CNS
33h 20m
2 stops
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18:20 - 20:15
CNS
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SJC
42h 55m
2 stops
$4,372Qantas Airways
Sun, 6 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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07:00 - 13:40
SJC
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CNS
37h 40m
2 stops
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18:20 - 20:15
CNS
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SJC
42h 55m
2 stops
$4,721Qantas Airways
Sun, 6 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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08:05 - 09:20
SJC
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CNS
32h 15m
2 stops
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21:40 - 19:27
CNS
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SJC
38h 47m
3 stops
$5,311Multiple Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May
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08:05 - 09:20
SJC
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CNS
32h 15m
2 stops
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13:40 - 09:44
CNS
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SJC
37h 04m
3 stops
$6,229Multiple Airlines
Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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10:21 - 04:30
SJC
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CNS
25h 09m
2 stops
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11:40 - 18:49
CNS
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SJC
48h 09m
2 stops
$15,077Multiple Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May

Qantas Airways flights from San Jose, California to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Jose, California to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
6 Sept
SJC07:00San Jose
33h 20m
2 stops
CNS09:20Cairns
10 Sept
CNS18:20Cairns
42h 55m
2 stops
SJC20:15San Jose
$4,372
Qantas Airways
6 Sept
SJC07:00San Jose
37h 40m
2 stops
CNS13:40Cairns
10 Sept
CNS18:20Cairns
42h 55m
2 stops
SJC20:15San Jose
$4,721

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San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 25/4

08:05-09:20

2 stops32h 15m

Cairns

Sat 2/5

11:40-09:40

1 stop39h 00m

$2,245

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 25/4

14:02-13:40

2 stops30h 38m

Cairns

Sat 2/5

07:00-21:59

2 stops31h 59m

$3,472

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Fri 24/4

08:00-10:35

3 stops33h 35m

Cairns

Fri 1/5

15:45-10:07

3 stops35h 22m

$3,531
Fastest return journey

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 25/4

12:46-15:00

3 stops33h 14m

Cairns

Sat 2/5

15:45-22:59

3 stops24h 14m

$4,203

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 6/9

07:00-09:20

2 stops33h 20m

Cairns

Thu 10/9

18:20-20:15

2 stops42h 55m

$4,372

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 6/9

07:00-13:40

2 stops37h 40m

Cairns

Thu 10/9

18:20-20:15

2 stops42h 55m

$4,721

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Fri 24/4

08:05-09:20

2 stops32h 15m

Cairns

Fri 1/5

21:40-19:27

3 stops38h 47m

$5,311

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 25/4

08:05-09:20

2 stops32h 15m

Cairns

Sat 2/5

13:40-09:44

3 stops37h 04m

$6,229

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Fri 24/4

10:21-04:30

2 stops25h 09m

Cairns

Fri 1/5

11:40-18:49

2 stops48h 09m

$15,077
Cheapest one-way

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Wed 5/8

08:15-17:35

2 stops40h 20m

$1,217

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Fastest flight time

32h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Cairns takes 32h 15m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to Cairns.
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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 32h 15m, 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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