Cheap flights from Cairns to Chicago from $1,869

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Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 19:53
CNS
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ORD
29h 53m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:49 - 14:05
ORD
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CNS
29h 16m2 stops
$1,869Qantas Airways
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 12:55
CNS
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ORD
41h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:35 - 10:45
ORD
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CNS
52h 10m2 stops
$2,007Cathay Pacific
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:41
CNS
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ORD
24h 41m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 17:30
ORD
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CNS
33h 55m2 stops
$2,144Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:41
CNS
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ORD
24h 41m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 17:30
ORD
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CNS
35h 30m3 stops
$2,156Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 12:55
CNS
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ORD
41h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:35 - 10:45
ORD
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CNS
52h 10m2 stops
$2,163Cathay Pacific
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 08:05
CNS
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ORD
54h 00m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 17:30
ORD
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CNS
35h 30m3 stops
$2,243Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:41
CNS
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ORD
24h 41m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 17:30
ORD
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CNS
35h 30m3 stops
$2,247Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 12:55
CNS
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ORD
40h 20m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:35 - 10:45
ORD
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CNS
52h 10m2 stops
$2,509Cathay Pacific
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 22:05
CNS
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ORD
44h 00m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 17:30
ORD
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CNS
35h 30m3 stops
$2,583Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 14:41
CNS
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ORD
24h 41m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
15:35 - 14:00
ORD
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CNS
30h 25m2 stops
$2,600Air Canada
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Chicago

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Cairns to Chicago flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
12 Feb
CNS11:25Cairns
41h 30m
1 stop
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
16 Feb
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
52h 10m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
Cathay Pacific
12 Feb
CNS11:25Cairns
41h 30m
1 stop
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
16 Feb
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
52h 10m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
Cathay Pacific
12 Feb
CNS12:35Cairns
40h 20m
2 stops
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
16 Feb
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
52h 10m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns

Air Canada flights from Cairns to Chicago

Our best Air Canada deals on Cairns to Chicago flight tickets
Air Canada
12 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 41m
2 stops
ORD14:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
16 Feb
ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 25m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
Air Canada
12 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 41m
2 stops
ORD14:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
16 Feb
ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 25m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
Air Canada
12 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
26h 38m
2 stops
ORD16:38Chicago O'Hare Intl
16 Feb
ORD11:11Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 44m
3 stops
CNS14:55Cairns

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Price

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 1/2

06:00-19:53

2 stops29h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

16:49-14:05

2 stops29h 16m

$1,869

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:25-12:55

1 stop41h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

14:35-10:45

2 stops52h 10m

$2,006

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 1/2

06:00-14:41

2 stops24h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

15:35-17:30

2 stops33h 55m

$2,144

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 1/2

06:00-14:41

2 stops24h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

14:00-17:30

3 stops35h 30m

$2,156

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:25-12:55

1 stop41h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

14:35-10:45

2 stops52h 10m

$2,163

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 1/2

18:05-08:05

3 stops54h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

14:00-17:30

3 stops35h 30m

$2,243

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 1/2

06:00-14:41

2 stops24h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

14:00-17:30

3 stops35h 30m

$2,247

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 12/2

12:35-12:55

2 stops40h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

14:35-10:45

2 stops52h 10m

$2,508

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 1/2

18:05-22:05

3 stops44h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

14:00-17:30

3 stops35h 30m

$2,583

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:00-14:41

2 stops24h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

15:35-14:00

2 stops30h 25m

$2,600

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Fastest flight time

24h 41m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Chicago takes 24h 41m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Chicago.
  • How far is Cairns to Chicago by plane?

    Cairns and Chicago are 14250.2 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 24h 41m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Chicago are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cairns Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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