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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cairns from $1,543

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11:10 - 13:50ORD-CNS
34h 40m2 stops
06:00 - 14:25CNS-ORD
24h 25m2 stops
$2,961Qantas Airways
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Tue, 24 Dec - Sat, 18 Jan
15:40 - 14:50ORD-CNS
31h 10m2 stops
18:45 - 14:15CNS-ORD
35h 30m2 stops
$3,050Qantas Airways
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Wed, 11 Dec - Tue, 17 Dec
12:03 - 11:50ORD-CNS
31h 47m2 stops
06:00 - 19:44CNS-ORD
53h 44m2 stops
$3,229American Airlines
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Thu, 12 Dec - Wed, 18 Dec
10:30 - 04:35ORD-CNS
26h 05m1 stop
11:25 - 18:48CNS-ORD
47h 23m2 stops
$4,391
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Thu, 12 Dec - Wed, 18 Dec
10:30 - 04:35ORD-CNS
26h 05m1 stop
11:25 - 18:48CNS-ORD
47h 23m2 stops
$4,413
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Thu, 12 Dec - Wed, 18 Dec
10:56 - 17:00ORD-CNS
39h 04m2 stops
18:15 - 17:50CNS-ORD
38h 35m2 stops
$4,977Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 28 Mar - Fri, 4 Apr
10:56 - 17:00ORD-CNS
39h 04m2 stops
18:15 - 17:50CNS-ORD
38h 35m2 stops
$4,979Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 28 Mar - Fri, 4 Apr
15:40 - 11:50ORD-CNS
28h 10m2 stops
06:00 - 05:12CNS-ORD
39h 12m2 stops
$5,013American Airlines
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Sun, 29 Dec - Sun, 5 Jan
09:50 - 14:55ORD-CNS
37h 05m3 stops
17:35 - 08:57CNS-ORD
55h 22m3 stops
$5,098Air Canada
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Wed, 11 Dec - Tue, 17 Dec
15:40 - 14:55ORD-CNS
31h 15m2 stops
17:35 - 19:32CNS-ORD
41h 57m3 stops
$5,300Air Canada
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Thu, 12 Dec - Wed, 18 Dec
13:07 - 11:15ORD-CNS
54h 08m3 stops
$1,543
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Sun, 22 Dec
15:40 - 10:30ORD-CNS
50h 50m2 stops
$1,813
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Mon, 30 Dec
21:45 - 10:30ORD-CNS
44h 45m3 stops
$2,422
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Mon, 23 Dec
16:55 - 18:00ORD-CNS
33h 05m2 stops
$2,539Qantas Airways
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Sun, 29 Dec
16:55 - 19:35ORD-CNS
34h 40m3 stops
$2,665Qantas Airways
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Mon, 30 Dec
20:56 - 11:15ORD-CNS
46h 19m2 stops
$2,720
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Sun, 22 Dec
08:52 - 11:15ORD-CNS
34h 23m2 stops
$2,824
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Mon, 23 Dec
16:55 - 14:00ORD-CNS
29h 05m3 stops
$3,017Qantas Airways
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Sun, 29 Dec
10:20 - 06:40ORD-CNS
28h 20m1 stop
$3,274
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Mon, 23 Dec
13:10 - 06:40ORD-CNS
25h 30m1 stop
$13,113ANA
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Mon, 30 Dec

Air Canada flights from Chicago to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Chicago to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
11 Dec
ORD09:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 05m
3 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
17 Dec
CNS17:35Cairns
55h 22m
3 stops
ORD08:57Chicago O'Hare Intl
Air Canada
12 Dec
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 15m
2 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
18 Dec
CNS17:35Cairns
41h 57m
3 stops
ORD19:32Chicago O'Hare Intl
Air Canada
28 Mar
ORD11:04Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 01m
3 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
4 Apr
CNS17:35Cairns
43h 24m
3 stops
ORD21:59Chicago O'Hare Intl

Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Chicago to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
24 Dec
ORD11:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 40m
2 stops
CNS13:50Cairns
18 Jan
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 25m
2 stops
ORD14:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qantas Airways
11 Dec
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 10m
2 stops
CNS14:50Cairns
17 Dec
CNS18:45Cairns
35h 30m
2 stops
ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qantas Airways
12 Dec
ORD15:23Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 22m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
18 Dec
CNS18:45Cairns
36h 36m
2 stops
ORD15:21Chicago O'Hare Intl

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What is the cheapest Chicago to Cairns flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cairns. Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cairns for the best Chicago - Cairns flight prices

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Cheap Chicago to Cairns (CHI to CNS) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$1,543

Fastest flight time

25h 10m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $1,543. The best return flight deal from Chicago to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,961.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Cairns takes 25h 10m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Cairns. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cairns Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

  • How far is Chicago to Cairns by plane?

    The distance between Chicago and Cairns is about 14250.2 km. By plane, this route typically takes 25h 10m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Cairns Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


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Can I find flights from Chicago to Cairns with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Cairns from Chicago on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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