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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Cairns from $1,037

This is the cheapest one-way 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 10/15. 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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Qantas Airways Logo
11:06 am - 11:05 am
SJC
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CNS
29h 59m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
2:55 pm - 1:05 pm
CNS
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SJC
40h 10m
2 stops
$1,451Qantas Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Dec 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 9:20 am
SJC
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CNS
32h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 8:40 pm
CNS
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SJC
30h 55m
2 stops
$1,520Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 9:20 am
SJC
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CNS
46h 52m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 8:40 pm
CNS
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SJC
22h 05m
2 stops
$1,683Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
Qantas Airways Logo
2:23 pm - 12:55 pm
SJC
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CNS
29h 32m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:50 am - 10:58 pm
CNS
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SJC
33h 08m
2 stops
$2,284Qantas Airways
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 10:45 am
SJC
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CNS
26h 30m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:57 pm
CNS
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SJC
31h 57m
3 stops
$2,365Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
Qantas Airways Logo
7:00 am - 6:25 pm
SJC
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CNS
42h 25m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:50 am - 10:11 pm
CNS
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SJC
32h 21m
2 stops
$2,775Qantas Airways
Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 3
Qantas Airways Logo
7:00 am - 1:40 pm
SJC
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CNS
37h 40m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:50 am - 10:11 pm
CNS
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SJC
32h 21m
2 stops
$3,135Qantas Airways
Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 3
Qantas Airways Logo
7:00 am - 6:25 pm
SJC
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CNS
42h 25m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
7:10 pm - 8:37 pm
CNS
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SJC
42h 27m
2 stops
$3,830Qantas Airways
Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 3
Qantas Airways Logo
7:00 am - 6:25 pm
SJC
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CNS
42h 25m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
7:10 pm - 8:37 pm
CNS
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SJC
42h 27m
2 stops
$3,930Qantas Airways
Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 3
Qantas Airways Logo
2:36 pm - 11:55 am
SJC
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CNS
28h 19m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 8:49 pm
CNS
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SJC
45h 49m
2 stops
$7,749Qantas Airways
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 2

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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
Nov 1
SJC11:06 amSan Jose
29h 59m
2 stops
CNS11:05 amCairns
Dec 1
CNS2:55 pmCairns
40h 10m
2 stops
SJC1:05 pmSan Jose
$1,451
Qantas Airways
Jul 21
SJC2:23 pmSan Jose
29h 32m
2 stops
CNS12:55 pmCairns
Jul 28
CNS6:50 amCairns
33h 08m
2 stops
SJC10:58 pmSan Jose
$2,284
Qantas Airways
Aug 30
SJC7:00 amSan Jose
42h 25m
2 stops
CNS6:25 pmCairns
Sep 3
CNS6:50 amCairns
32h 21m
2 stops
SJC10:11 pmSan Jose
$2,775

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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 June 24, 2026.
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San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 11/1

11:06 am-11:05 am

2 stops29h 59m

Cairns

Tue 12/1

2:55 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops40h 10m

$1,451

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Fri 8/7

8:15 am-9:20 am

2 stops32h 05m

Cairns

Fri 8/14

6:45 am-8:40 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,520

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Fri 8/7

5:28 pm-9:20 am

3 stops46h 52m

Cairns

Fri 8/14

3:35 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$1,683

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 7/21

2:23 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 32m

Cairns

Tue 7/28

6:50 am-10:58 pm

2 stops33h 08m

$2,284
Quickest round-trip

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Fri 8/7

3:15 pm-10:45 am

3 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Fri 8/14

6:00 am-8:57 pm

3 stops31h 57m

$2,365

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 8/30

7:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops42h 25m

Cairns

Thu 9/3

6:50 am-10:11 pm

2 stops32h 21m

$2,775

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 8/30

7:00 am-1:40 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Cairns

Thu 9/3

6:50 am-10:11 pm

2 stops32h 21m

$3,135

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 8/30

7:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops42h 25m

Cairns

Thu 9/3

7:10 pm-8:37 pm

2 stops42h 27m

$3,830

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 8/30

7:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops42h 25m

Cairns

Thu 9/3

7:10 pm-8:37 pm

2 stops42h 27m

$3,930

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Mon 10/19

2:36 pm-11:55 am

2 stops28h 19m

Cairns

Mon 11/2

5:00 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops45h 49m

$7,749

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Fastest flight time

29h 32m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Cairns takes 29h 32m
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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 32m 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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