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Low Price Flights from San Jose to Cairns

What to know about flights from San Jose to Cairns?

The approximate distance between San Jose and Cairns is 14,581.79km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in December.

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 1,765
avianca avianca SJO-CNS 37h 55m · 2 stops Mon, Sep 28
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Cheapest return
AU$ 4,880
American Airlines American Airlines SJO-CNS 36h 25m · 4 stops Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12
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avianca avianca Cheapest · From AU$ 1,765
Best time to book
November
Cheapest
December
Peak season for travel
Route details
14,581.79km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Jose to Cairns over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 1,765 and round-trip from AU$ 4,880. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • SJO 13:00
        36h 25m
        2 stops
        CNS 17:25
        San Jose - Cairns | Mon, Oct 5 | American Airlines
        CNS 12:40
        65h 20m
        2 stops
        SJO 14:00
        Cairns - San Jose | Mon, Oct 12 | American Airlines
        AU$ 4,880 AU$ 7,200
        32% off
        32% off
        AU$ 7,200 AU$ 4,880
      • SJO 07:10
        35h 25m
        2 stops
        CNS 10:35
        San Jose - Cairns | Mon, Oct 5 | Alaska Airlines
        CNS 18:10
        59h 50m
        2 stops
        SJO 14:00
        Cairns - San Jose | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 5,256 AU$ 7,200
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 7,200 AU$ 5,256
      • SJO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        San Jose - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SJO 16:00
        Cairns - San Jose | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
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      • SJO 05:45
        37h 55m
        2 stops
        CNS 11:40
        San Jose - Cairns | Mon, Sep 28 | avianca
        AU$ 1,765 AU$ 7,913
        78% off
        78% off
        AU$ 7,913 AU$ 1,765
      • SJO 06:20
        37h 20m
        2 stops
        CNS 11:40
        San Jose - Cairns | Mon, Sep 28 | American Airlines
        AU$ 1,879 AU$ 7,913
        76% off
        76% off
        AU$ 7,913 AU$ 1,879
      • SJO 08:45
        38h 10m
        2 stops
        CNS 14:55
        San Jose - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | United Airlines
        AU$ 3,003 AU$ 7,913
        62% off
        62% off
        AU$ 7,913 AU$ 3,003
      • SJO 13:00
        30h 55m
        2 stops
        CNS 11:55
        San Jose - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | American Airlines
        AU$ 3,959
        50% off
        AU$ 7,913 AU$ 3,959
      • SJO 07:10
        38h 30m
        2 stops
        CNS 13:40
        San Jose - Cairns | Thu, Oct 1 | Air Canada
        AU$ 5,207
        34% off
        AU$ 7,913 AU$ 5,207
      • SJO 07:10
        40h 45m
        2 stops
        CNS 15:55
        San Jose - Cairns | Sun, Sep 27 | Air Canada
        AU$ 5,776
        27% off
        AU$ 7,913 AU$ 5,776
      • SJO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        San Jose - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Normal Airline
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Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from San Jose to Cairns?

    Based on Trip.com data, avianca offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 1,765 (for example, SJO–CNS on Mon, Sep 28). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, American Airlines offers fares from AU$ 4,880, departing on Mon, Oct 5 and returning on Mon, Oct 12.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Jose to Cairns is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from San Jose to Cairns on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Mon, Sep 28, with one-way fares from just AU$ 1,765.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. December is generally the busiest month for travel to Cairns.
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  • The cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Cairns is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • The time difference between Cairns and San Jose is 16h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
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