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$768+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CNS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Cairns

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Cairns
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This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:00 am
SJC
-
CNS
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/182:25 pm
CNS
-
SJC
2 stops39h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,487
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sat 2/287:00 am
SJC
-
CNS
2 stops64h 30m
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/49:05 am
CNS
-
SJC
2 stops31h 09m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/23$3,080

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Round-trip from

$1,487
(BusinessClass)

One-way from

$768
(SmartFares)
From San Jose to Cairns
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San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-11:20 am

2 stops36h 20m

Cairns

Wed 3/18

2:25 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops39h 53m

$1,487

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 2/28

7:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops64h 30m

Cairns

Wed 3/4

9:05 am-10:14 pm

2 stops31h 09m

$3,080

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Fri 5/8

8:05 am-12:55 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$768

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Deals found on 1/24

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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 64h 30m. 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?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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