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Cheap flights from Cairns to Chicago from $2,771

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Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 00:45
CNS
-
ORD
33h 45m
3 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
16:45 - 10:45
ORD
-
CNS
27h 00m
2 stops
$2,771Air New Zealand
พฤ., 21 พ.ค. - พฤ., 28 พ.ค.
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:38
CNS
-
ORD
25h 38m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
21:20 - 20:20
ORD
-
CNS
56h 00m
2 stops
$2,803United Airlines
อ., 9 มิ.ย. - อ., 16 มิ.ย.
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 18:35
CNS
-
ORD
27h 35m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
18:20 - 20:10
ORD
-
CNS
34h 50m
3 stops
$2,825Virgin Australia
อ., 9 มิ.ย. - อ., 16 มิ.ย.
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:40 - 13:55
CNS
-
ORD
35h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:50 - 10:35
ORD
-
CNS
34h 45m
2 stops
$2,860Multiple Airlines
พฤ., 21 พ.ค. - พฤ., 28 พ.ค.
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 21:36
CNS
-
ORD
30h 36m
3 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
14:21 - 22:45
ORD
-
CNS
41h 24m
3 stops
$2,896Air New Zealand
ศ., 5 มิ.ย. - ศ., 12 มิ.ย.
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 16:50
CNS
-
ORD
44h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 09:45
ORD
-
CNS
47h 25m
3 stops
$2,899Multiple Airlines
พฤ., 21 พ.ค. - พฤ., 28 พ.ค.
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 16:50
CNS
-
ORD
44h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 09:45
ORD
-
CNS
47h 25m
3 stops
$2,907Multiple Airlines
พฤ., 21 พ.ค. - พฤ., 28 พ.ค.
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 12:35
CNS
-
ORD
37h 55m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
20:50 - 11:50
ORD
-
CNS
48h 00m
2 stops
$2,930Qantas Airways
ศ., 5 มิ.ย. - ศ., 12 มิ.ย.
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:40 - 13:55
CNS
-
ORD
59h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 18:25
ORD
-
CNS
41h 30m
3 stops
$2,946Multiple Airlines
พฤ., 21 พ.ค. - พฤ., 28 พ.ค.
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 22:59
CNS
-
ORD
31h 59m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
18:20 - 16:10
ORD
-
CNS
30h 50m
3 stops
$2,955Virgin Australia
ศ., 5 มิ.ย. - ศ., 12 มิ.ย.

Air New Zealand flights from Cairns to Chicago

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Cairns to Chicago flight tickets
Air New Zealand
21 May
CNS06:00Cairns
33h 45m
3 stops
ORD00:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
28 May
ORD16:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 00m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
$2,771
Air New Zealand
5 June
CNS06:00Cairns
30h 36m
3 stops
ORD21:36Chicago O'Hare Intl
12 June
ORD14:21Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 24m
3 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
$2,896

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Chicago

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Chicago flight tickets
Virgin Australia
9 June
CNS06:00Cairns
27h 35m
2 stops
ORD18:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
16 June
ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 50m
3 stops
CNS20:10Cairns
$2,825
Virgin Australia
5 June
CNS06:00Cairns
31h 59m
2 stops
ORD22:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
12 June
ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 50m
3 stops
CNS16:10Cairns
$2,955
Virgin Australia
9 June
CNS16:55Cairns
36h 40m
3 stops
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
16 June
ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 50m
3 stops
CNS16:10Cairns
$3,119

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CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

พฤ. 21/5

06:00-00:45

3 stops33h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

พฤ. 28/5

16:45-10:45

2 stops27h 00m

$2,771

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

อ. 9/6

06:00-16:38

2 stops25h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

อ. 16/6

21:20-20:20

2 stops56h 00m

$2,803

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

อ. 9/6

06:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

อ. 16/6

18:20-20:10

3 stops34h 50m

$2,825

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

พฤ. 21/5

17:40-13:55

2 stops35h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

พฤ. 28/5

08:50-10:35

2 stops34h 45m

$2,860

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

ศ. 5/6

06:00-21:36

3 stops30h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ศ. 12/6

14:21-22:45

3 stops41h 24m

$2,896

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

พฤ. 21/5

11:00-16:50

3 stops44h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

พฤ. 28/5

19:20-09:45

3 stops47h 25m

$2,899

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

พฤ. 21/5

11:00-16:50

3 stops44h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

พฤ. 28/5

19:20-09:45

3 stops47h 25m

$2,907

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

ศ. 5/6

13:40-12:35

2 stops37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ศ. 12/6

20:50-11:50

2 stops48h 00m

$2,930

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

พฤ. 21/5

17:40-13:55

2 stops59h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

พฤ. 28/5

09:55-18:25

3 stops41h 30m

$2,946

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

ศ. 5/6

06:00-22:59

2 stops31h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ศ. 12/6

18:20-16:10

3 stops30h 50m

$2,955

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Fastest flight time

25h 38m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Chicago takes 25h 38m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Chicago.
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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 25h 38m, 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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