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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Cairns from $1,480

This is the cheapest round-trip 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 9/21. 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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7:00 am - 9:20 amSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
33h 20m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith
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7:10 pm - 8:37 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
42h 27m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu
$1,480Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
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7:00 am - 9:20 amSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
33h 20m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith
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5:40 pm - 8:37 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
43h 57m3 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu
$1,569Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
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2:37 pm - 10:30 amSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
25h 53m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
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1:50 pm - 9:29 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
49h 39m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,616Qantas Airways
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6
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2:37 pm - 10:30 amSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
25h 53m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
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1:50 pm - 9:29 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
49h 39m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,641Qantas Airways
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6
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2:13 pm - 12:55 pmSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
29h 42m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:50 am - 10:01 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
32h 11m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,807Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
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1:38 pm - 12:55 pmSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
30h 17m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
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3:45 pm - 12:43 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
37h 58m3 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$1,941Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
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7:00 am - 6:25 pmSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
42h 25m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:50 am - 8:37 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
30h 47m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu
$2,310Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
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2:30 pm - 12:55 pmSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
29h 25m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith
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7:10 pm - 10:32 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
44h 22m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,316Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
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11:56 am - 10:35 amSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
29h 39m3 stops Portland Los Angeles Brisbane
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3:45 pm - 1:17 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
38h 32m3 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$2,364Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
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2:25 pm - 10:45 amSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
27h 20m3 stops San Diego San Francisco Auckland Intl
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6:00 am - 1:44 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
24h 44m3 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl Portland
$3,052Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7

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Qantas Airways flights from San Jose, California to Cairns

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Qantas Airways
Feb 2
SJC2:37 pmSan Jose
25h 53m
2 stops
CNS10:30 amCairns
Feb 6
CNS1:50 pmCairns
49h 39m
2 stops
SJC9:29 pmSan Jose
$1,616
Qantas Airways
Feb 2
SJC2:37 pmSan Jose
25h 53m
2 stops
CNS10:30 amCairns
Feb 6
CNS1:50 pmCairns
49h 39m
2 stops
SJC9:29 pmSan Jose
$1,641

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose, California to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
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San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops33h 20m

Cairns

Mon 9/28

7:10 pm-8:37 pm

2 stops42h 27m

$1,480

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops33h 20m

Cairns

Mon 9/28

5:40 pm-8:37 pm

3 stops43h 57m

$1,569

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 2/2

2:37 pm-10:30 am

2 stops25h 53m

Cairns

Sat 2/6

1:50 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops49h 39m

$1,616

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 2/2

2:37 pm-10:30 am

2 stops25h 53m

Cairns

Sat 2/6

1:50 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops49h 39m

$1,641

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Thu 9/24

2:13 pm-12:55 pm

3 stops29h 42m

Cairns

Thu 10/1

6:50 am-10:01 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$1,807

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Thu 9/24

1:38 pm-12:55 pm

3 stops30h 17m

Cairns

Thu 10/1

3:45 pm-12:43 pm

3 stops37h 58m

$1,941

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Thu 9/24

7:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops42h 25m

Cairns

Thu 10/1

6:50 am-8:37 pm

2 stops30h 47m

$2,310

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 9/1

2:30 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Mon 9/7

7:10 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops44h 22m

$2,316

San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Mon 9/21

11:56 am-10:35 am

3 stops29h 39m

Cairns

Mon 9/28

3:45 pm-1:17 pm

3 stops38h 32m

$2,364
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San JoseCairns

SJC San Jose - CNS Cairns

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 9/1

2:25 pm-10:45 am

3 stops27h 20m

Cairns

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-1:44 pm

3 stops24h 44m

$3,052

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Fastest flight time

29h 42m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Cairns takes 29h 42m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose, California to Cairns

  • How far is San Jose to Cairns by plane?

    A flight from San Jose to Cairns will travel around 7041.4 mi. Typically, this will take 29h 42m by plane in normal conditions.

  • 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 are updated 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 layovers. 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 necessary travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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