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How to get fromSan Jose to Cairnsby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Cairns by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SJC - CNS
    24h 6m
    $1,004–2,904

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SFO - TSV
    3. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    30h 22m
    $669–3,430

  3. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SFO - CNS
    23h 6m
    $672–2,228

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SMF - CNS
    29h 12m
    $916–2,935

  5. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MRY - CNS
    28h 55m
    $825–2,686

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration25h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$888Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,343.4 km
  • Duration: 24h 6m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Japan Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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