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$2,379+ Cheap flights from San Jose (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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CNS
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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$2,379
(Kiwi.com)
From San Jose to Cairns
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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 July 29, 2025.

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Sat 8/912:10 pmSJC - CNS
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/126:45 amCNS - SJC
2 stops44h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$2,379
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 8/97:00 amSJC - CNS
2 stops33h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 8/123:35 pmCNS - SJC
2 stops35h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/27$2,941
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/218:02 pmSJC - CNS
2 stops51h 58mSingapore Airlines
Mon 8/256:15 pmCNS - SJC
3 stops45h 28mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/27$3,069
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 11/208:10 amSJC - CNS
2 stops26h 25mJapan Airlines
Fri 11/2811:55 amCNS - SJC
2 stops43h 44mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/28$11,760

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Cairns that are best for you.

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San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 8/9

12:10 pm-4:25 am

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Tue 8/12

6:45 am-9:52 am

2 stops44h 07m

$2,379

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sat 8/9

7:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Tue 8/12

3:35 pm-9:52 am

2 stops35h 17m

$2,941

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Thu 8/21

8:02 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops51h 58m

Cairns

Mon 8/25

6:15 pm-10:43 pm

3 stops45h 28m

$3,069

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Thu 11/20

8:10 am-4:35 am

2 stops26h 25m

Cairns

Fri 11/28

11:55 am-1:39 pm

2 stops43h 44m

$11,760

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 12/14

6:45 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$2,554

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 12/14

6:45 pm-5:20 pm

3 stops52h 35m

$2,647

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Deals found on 7/28

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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 July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Cairns, such as Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
883 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

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