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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Cairns from $1,746

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 8/9. 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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Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 13:40
SJC
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CNS
30h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 22:01
CNS
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SJC
43h 51m
2 stops
$1,746Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
American Airlines Logo
12:58 - 11:55
SJC
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CNS
29h 57m
3 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:00
CNS
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SJC
26h 00m
2 stops
$1,794American Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 - 10:35
SJC
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CNS
31h 35m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:50 - 22:01
CNS
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SJC
32h 11m
2 stops
$1,882Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:58 - 11:15
SJC
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CNS
29h 17m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 14:00
CNS
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SJC
42h 10m
2 stops
$1,997Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:20
SJC
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CNS
32h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 19:59
CNS
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SJC
31h 19m
2 stops
$2,005Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:20
SJC
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CNS
32h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 19:59
CNS
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SJC
43h 54m
2 stops
$2,094Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 11:55
SJC
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CNS
35h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 - 19:59
CNS
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SJC
25h 54m
2 stops
$2,110Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
14:36 - 18:25
SJC
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CNS
34h 49m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 22:01
CNS
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SJC
49h 21m
2 stops
$2,134Qantas Airways
Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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12:02 - 10:35
SJC
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CNS
29h 33m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:34
CNS
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SJC
33h 34m
3 stops
$2,149Qantas Airways
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
12:02 - 11:55
SJC
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CNS
30h 53m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 22:10
CNS
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SJC
34h 10m
2 stops
$2,194Qantas Airways
Thu, 15 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

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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
10 Sept
SJC14:36San Jose
34h 49m
2 stops
CNS18:25Cairns
14 Sept
CNS13:40Cairns
49h 21m
2 stops
SJC22:01San Jose
$2,134
Qantas Airways
14 Oct
SJC12:02San Jose
29h 33m
3 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
7 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
33h 34m
3 stops
SJC21:34San Jose
$2,149
Qantas Airways
15 Oct
SJC12:02San Jose
30h 53m
2 stops
CNS11:55Cairns
8 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
34h 10m
2 stops
SJC22:10San Jose
$2,194

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San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 8/9

14:30-13:40

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

19:10-22:01

2 stops43h 51m

$1,746
Fastest return journey

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Wed 14/10

12:58-11:55

3 stops29h 57m

Cairns

Sat 7/11

06:00-14:00

2 stops26h 00m

$1,794

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 8/9

10:00-10:35

3 stops31h 35m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

06:50-22:01

2 stops32h 11m

$1,882

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Wed 14/10

12:58-11:15

3 stops29h 17m

Cairns

Sat 7/11

13:50-14:00

2 stops42h 10m

$1,997

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Wed 14/10

07:00-08:20

2 stops32h 20m

Cairns

Sat 7/11

06:40-19:59

2 stops31h 19m

$2,005

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Wed 14/10

07:00-08:20

2 stops32h 20m

Cairns

Fri 6/11

18:05-19:59

2 stops43h 54m

$2,094

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Fri 16/10

07:00-11:55

2 stops35h 55m

Cairns

Sun 8/11

12:05-19:59

2 stops25h 54m

$2,110

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Thu 10/9

14:36-18:25

2 stops34h 49m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

13:40-22:01

2 stops49h 21m

$2,134

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Wed 14/10

12:02-10:35

3 stops29h 33m

Cairns

Sat 7/11

06:00-21:34

3 stops33h 34m

$2,149

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Thu 15/10

12:02-11:55

2 stops30h 53m

Cairns

Sun 8/11

06:00-22:10

2 stops34h 10m

$2,194

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Fastest flight time

29h 17m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Cairns takes 29h 17m
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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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 29h 17m, 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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