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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Cairns (SJC-CNS)

 
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Sun, Feb 28 - Thu, Mar 4
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6:00 am - 2:55 pmSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
38h 55m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
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3:40 pm - 10:30 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
48h 50m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,726Qantas Airways
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
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6:00 am - 1:35 pmSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
37h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:50 am - 10:12 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
33h 22m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,853Qantas Airways
Sun, Feb 28 - Thu, Mar 4
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11:56 am - 11:50 amSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
29h 54m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith
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11:15 am - 1:56 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
44h 41m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,624Qantas Airways
Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Dec 26
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3:25 pm - 5:45 pmSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
32h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Melbourne
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11:45 am - 8:10 amCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
38h 25m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$3,102Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Dec 26
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11:22 am - 11:35 amSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
30h 13m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi
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12:35 pm - 4:15 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
21h 40m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
$3,313Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Dec 26
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1:41 pm - 10:30 amSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
26h 49m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles Brisbane
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6:50 am - 11:26 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
34h 36m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
$3,744Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 18
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6:00 am - 11:50 amSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
35h 50m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith
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12:35 pm - 10:12 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
51h 37m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
$5,001Qantas Airways
Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Dec 26
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1:41 pm - 2:55 pmSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
31h 14m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles Brisbane
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2:40 pm - 12:45 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
40h 05m3 stops Melbourne Los Angeles Portland
$5,008Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Jan 2
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8:24 pm - 11:50 amSJC  San Jose-CNS Cairns
45h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:00 am - 4:15 pmCNS  Cairns-SJC San Jose
28h 15m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles
$5,858Multiple Airlines
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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Jose to Cairns?

Qantas Airways ($1,726) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Jose to Cairns in the last 5 days.

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Your San Jose to Cairns flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to Cairns?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from San Jose to Cairns changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,726 to $5,858. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • What car rental options are available at Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Bargain Car Rentals
    • East Coast Car Rentals
    • Simba Car Hire
    • Europcar
    • Ace Rental Cars

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Cairns?

    Flights from San Jose to Cairns usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Cairns (CNS).

  • What is the time difference between San Jose and Cairns?

    Cairns is 18 hours ahead of San Jose (Eastern Australia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cairns?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cairns are Cairns Convention Centre and Reef Hotel Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.

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