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$1,480+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Cairns (CNS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CNS
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Cairns

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Jose to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 1/257:00 amSJC - CNS
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/110:55 amCNS - SJC
2 stops26h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,480
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/256:00 amSJC - CNS
2 stops35h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 2/12:50 pmCNS - SJC
2 stops40h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,623
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/241:59 pmSJC - CNS
3 stops27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/3112:35 pmCNS - SJC
3 stops24h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,620
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/246:00 amSJC - CNS
2 stops35h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 1/312:50 pmCNS - SJC
2 stops40h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/10$1,674
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:00 amSJC - CNS
2 stops64h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 3/56:05 pmCNS - SJC
2 stops46h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/10$2,877

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$1,480
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From San Jose to Cairns
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San Jose

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Sun 2/1

10:55 am-7:48 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$1,480

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 1/24

1:59 pm-11:35 am

3 stops27h 36m

Cairns

Sat 1/31

12:35 pm-7:33 pm

3 stops24h 58m

$1,620

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-11:00 am

2 stops35h 00m

Cairns

Sun 2/1

2:50 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops40h 52m

$1,623

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SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-11:00 am

2 stops35h 00m

Cairns

Sat 1/31

2:50 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops40h 52m

$1,674

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 3/1

7:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops64h 30m

Cairns

Thu 3/5

6:05 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops46h 09m

$2,877

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  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Cairns?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways fly from San Jose, California to Cairns in about 35h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from San Jose, California to Cairns is about 7039 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Cairns?

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