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$937+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Cairns (CNS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CNS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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$1,488
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$937
(Kiwi.com)
From San Jose to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2610:32 amSJC - CNS
2 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/211:55 amCNS - SJC
2 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,488
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/246:15 amSJC - CNS
2 stops37h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 6/2710:15 amCNS - SJC
2 stops40h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$2,141
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/257:00 amSJC - CNS
2 stops35h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 6/284:35 pmCNS - SJC
2 stops21h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,806
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/134:59 pmSJC - CNS
2 stops30h 21mSingapore Airlines
Fri 1/26:35 pmCNS - SJC
2 stops35h 33mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/10$4,972
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/207:03 amSJC - CNS
2 stops28h 22mJapan Airlines
Thu 7/3111:40 amCNS - SJC
2 stops43h 49mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/10$10,759

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SJC - CNS

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San Jose

Sat 7/26

10:32 am-10:45 am

2 stops31h 13m

Cairns

Sat 8/2

11:55 am-10:39 pm

2 stops27h 44m

$1,488

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 6/24

6:15 am-12:55 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Cairns

Fri 6/27

10:15 am-9:52 am

2 stops40h 37m

$2,141

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Wed 6/25

7:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops35h 25m

Cairns

Sat 6/28

4:35 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$2,806

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 7/20

7:03 am-4:25 am

2 stops28h 22m

Cairns

Thu 7/31

11:40 am-2:29 pm

2 stops43h 49m

$10,759

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Fri 6/20

6:00 am-12:55 pm

3 stops37h 55m

$937

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Thu 8/14

6:15 am-12:55 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$1,223

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Thu 8/14

7:57 pm-5:00 pm

3 stops52h 03m

$2,575

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Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines from San Jose to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.

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