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Cheap flights from Cairns to Chicago from $1,262

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Chicago departing on 14/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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19:10 - 05:59CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
49h 49m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles
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11:50 - 04:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
25h 40m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$2,523Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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12:10 - 14:20CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
65h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl
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16:00 - 09:45ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
50h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne
$2,885Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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06:50 - 19:42CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 52m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:49 - 10:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
31h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Brisbane
$3,397Qantas Airways
Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
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06:50 - 19:42CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 52m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:49 - 10:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
31h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Brisbane
$3,401Qantas Airways
Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
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06:50 - 19:42CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 52m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:49 - 10:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
31h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Brisbane
$3,411Qantas Airways
Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
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19:15 - 17:05CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles
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16:30 - 20:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
36h 40m3 stops San Francisco Melbourne Brisbane
$3,515Virgin Australia
Fri, 4 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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16:55 - 18:35CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 40m3 stops Brisbane Melbourne San Francisco
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18:20 - 20:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
34h 50m3 stops San Francisco Melbourne Brisbane
$3,553Virgin Australia
Fri, 4 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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11:40 - 14:55CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
42h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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11:50 - 04:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
25h 40m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$3,953Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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19:15 - 14:36CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 21m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
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12:59 - 15:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
35h 56m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
$4,110Air Canada
Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
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19:15 - 14:36CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 21m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
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14:15 - 15:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
34h 40m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
$4,133Air Canada
Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

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Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Chicago

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Chicago flight tickets
Qantas Airways
28 Aug
CNS06:50Cairns
27h 52m
2 stops
ORD19:42Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 Sept
ORD11:49Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 46m
2 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
$3,397
Qantas Airways
28 Aug
CNS06:50Cairns
27h 52m
2 stops
ORD19:42Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 Sept
ORD11:49Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 46m
2 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
$3,401
Qantas Airways
28 Aug
CNS06:50Cairns
27h 52m
2 stops
ORD19:42Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 Sept
ORD11:49Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 46m
2 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
$3,411

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Chicago

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Chicago flight tickets
Virgin Australia
4 Sept
CNS19:15Cairns
36h 50m
2 stops
ORD17:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
10 Sept
ORD16:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 40m
3 stops
CNS20:10Cairns
$3,515
Virgin Australia
4 Sept
CNS16:55Cairns
40h 40m
3 stops
ORD18:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
10 Sept
ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 50m
3 stops
CNS20:10Cairns
$3,553

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CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 4/9

19:10-05:59

2 stops49h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

11:50-04:30

1 stop25h 40m

$2,523

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 4/9

12:10-14:20

2 stops65h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

16:00-09:45

2 stops50h 45m

$2,885
Fastest return journey

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 28/8

06:50-19:42

2 stops27h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

11:49-10:35

2 stops31h 46m

$3,397

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 28/8

06:50-19:42

2 stops27h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

11:49-10:35

2 stops31h 46m

$3,401

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 28/8

06:50-19:42

2 stops27h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

11:49-10:35

2 stops31h 46m

$3,411

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 4/9

19:15-17:05

2 stops36h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

16:30-20:10

3 stops36h 40m

$3,515

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 4/9

16:55-18:35

3 stops40h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

18:20-20:10

3 stops34h 50m

$3,553

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 4/9

11:40-14:55

1 stop42h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

11:50-04:30

1 stop25h 40m

$3,953

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 28/8

19:15-14:36

2 stops34h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

12:59-15:55

3 stops35h 56m

$4,110

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 28/8

19:15-14:36

2 stops34h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

14:15-15:55

3 stops34h 40m

$4,133

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Fastest flight time

27h 52m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Chicago takes 27h 52m
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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 27h 52m, 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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