How do I get Price Alerts for flights from Cairns to Chicago?

Price Alerts will notify you by email when the price for flights to Chicago from Cairns decreases. To activate this, select your desired travel dates and search for offers. While browsing through offers you’ll see the Price Alert widget toggle. Click it to turn on notifications.

How can I save money on flights from Cairns to Chicago with momondo?

Plan your trips smart with the “Price Forecast” feature, which uses flight data to help you pick the best days to fly for the lowest fares. Our “Price Calendar” helps you get the most for your money by showing you when it’s most advantageous to fly. Curate your own travel experiences for less with “Explore” . Expert travel hacks to fuel your next adventure are a click away with “Discover” by momondo. Set up our “Price Alerts” to track fare changes and book when prices are at their lowest point.

How does momondo find its flight prices?

We aggregate our prices from over 700+ competitors from airlines to OTAs. We operate in over 30 markets worldwide to show you a wide range of travel options.

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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11:25 - 12:55

CNS

ORD

41h 30m1 stop

14:35 - 10:45

ORD

CNS

52h 10m2 stops

$2,004Cathay Pacific

Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

17:35 - 12:55

CNS

ORD

35h 20m2 stops

14:35 - 22:05

ORD

CNS

39h 30m2 stops

$2,050Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

11:45 - 12:55

CNS

ORD

41h 10m2 stops

14:35 - 22:05

ORD

CNS

39h 30m2 stops

$2,052Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

06:00 - 14:41

CNS

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24h 41m2 stops

14:00 - 17:30

ORD

CNS

35h 30m3 stops

$2,149Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

18:05 - 19:45

CNS

ORD

41h 40m3 stops

14:00 - 17:30

ORD

CNS

35h 30m3 stops

$2,232Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

12:35 - 12:55

CNS

ORD

40h 20m2 stops

14:35 - 10:45

ORD

CNS

52h 10m2 stops

$2,506Cathay Pacific

Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

18:05 - 14:41

CNS

ORD

36h 36m2 stops

14:00 - 17:30

ORD

CNS

35h 30m3 stops

$2,536Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

18:05 - 19:45

CNS

ORD

41h 40m3 stops

14:00 - 17:30

ORD

CNS

35h 30m3 stops

$2,798Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

06:00 - 14:41

CNS

ORD

24h 41m2 stops

14:00 - 14:55

ORD

CNS

32h 55m3 stops

$3,035Air Canada

Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Chicago

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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

$2,004

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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

$2,506

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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

$2,004

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 1/2

17:35-12:55

2 stops35h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

14:35-22:05

2 stops39h 30m

$2,050

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 1/2

11:45-12:55

2 stops41h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

14:35-22:05

2 stops39h 30m

$2,052

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

$2,149

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 1/2

18:05-19:45

3 stops41h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

14:00-17:30

3 stops35h 30m

$2,232

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

$2,506

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 1/2

18:05-14:41

2 stops36h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

14:00-17:30

3 stops35h 30m

$2,536

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 1/2

18:05-19:45

3 stops41h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

14:00-17:30

3 stops35h 30m

$2,798

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:00-14:41

2 stops24h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

14:00-14:55

3 stops32h 55m

$3,035

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The fastest flight from Cairns to Chicago takes 35h 20m

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How far is Cairns to Chicago by plane?
Cairns and Chicago are 14250.2 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 35h 20m, 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.

How do I get Price Alerts for flights from Cairns to Chicago?
Price Alerts will notify you by email when the price for flights to Chicago from Cairns decreases. To activate this, select your desired travel dates and search for offers. While browsing through offers you’ll see the Price Alert widget toggle. Click it to turn on notifications.
How can I save money on flights from Cairns to Chicago with momondo?
Plan your trips smart with the “Price Forecast” feature, which uses flight data to help you pick the best days to fly for the lowest fares. Our “Price Calendar” helps you get the most for your money by showing you when it’s most advantageous to fly. Curate your own travel experiences for less with “Explore”. Expert travel hacks to fuel your next adventure are a click away with “Discover” by momondo. Set up our “Price Alerts” to track fare changes and book when prices are at their lowest point.
How does momondo find its flight prices?
We aggregate our prices from over 700+ competitors from airlines to OTAs. We operate in over 30 markets worldwide to show you a wide range of travel options.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Cairns to Chicago?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Cairns to Chicago for you.

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

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Chicago from Cairns which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from Cairns to Chicago?

Once you have performed a search for Cairns to Chicago flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Cairns to Chicago right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Price alerts on flights to Chicago from Cairns are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.