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Cheap flights from Cairns to Chicago from $2,387

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Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 16:50
CNS
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ORD
36h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 05:30
ORD
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CNS
43h 10m
2 stops
$2,387Multiple Airlines
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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12:40 - 05:59
CNS
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ORD
32h 19m
2 stops
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10:40 - 04:30
ORD
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CNS
26h 50m
1 stop
$2,772Multiple Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
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12:40 - 05:59
CNS
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ORD
32h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 04:30
ORD
-
CNS
27h 35m
2 stops
$2,799Multiple Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 22:59
CNS
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ORD
31h 59m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
16:30 - 16:10
ORD
-
CNS
32h 40m
3 stops
$2,825Virgin Australia
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 16:50
CNS
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ORD
44h 50m
3 stops
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19:20 - 09:45
ORD
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CNS
47h 25m
3 stops
$2,869Multiple Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
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06:00 - 14:45
CNS
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ORD
23h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:15 - 13:40
ORD
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CNS
32h 25m
3 stops
$2,931Multiple Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
18:20 - 17:43
CNS
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ORD
38h 23m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:10 - 10:35
ORD
-
CNS
26h 25m
2 stops
$2,990Qantas Airways
Sat, 27 Jun - Thu, 23 Jul
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06:00 - 23:58
CNS
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ORD
32h 58m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
08:05 - 10:35
ORD
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CNS
35h 30m
2 stops
$3,114Qantas Airways
Sat, 27 Jun - Thu, 23 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
13:40 - 14:35
CNS
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ORD
39h 55m
3 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
15:26 - 16:10
ORD
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CNS
33h 44m
3 stops
$3,361Virgin Australia
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
19:15 - 20:22
CNS
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ORD
40h 07m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 11:10
ORD
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CNS
27h 35m
2 stops
$3,396Virgin Australia
Thu, 30 Apr - Mon, 4 May

Air Canada flights from Cairns to Chicago

Our best Air Canada deals on Cairns to Chicago flight tickets
Air Canada
30 Apr
CNS19:15Cairns
34h 30m
2 stops
ORD14:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
4 May
ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 40m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
$4,585
Air Canada
30 Apr
CNS06:00Cairns
23h 45m
2 stops
ORD14:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
4 May
ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 40m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
$4,993

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Chicago

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Chicago flight tickets
Virgin Australia
27 May
CNS06:00Cairns
31h 59m
2 stops
ORD22:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
3 June
ORD16:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 40m
3 stops
CNS16:10Cairns
$2,825
Virgin Australia
27 May
CNS13:40Cairns
39h 55m
3 stops
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
3 June
ORD15:26Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 44m
3 stops
CNS16:10Cairns
$3,361
Virgin Australia
30 Apr
CNS19:15Cairns
40h 07m
2 stops
ORD20:22Chicago O'Hare Intl
4 May
ORD16:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 35m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
$3,396

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CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 27/5

19:00-16:50

2 stops36h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/6

19:20-05:30

2 stops43h 10m

$2,387

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 28/5

12:40-05:59

2 stops32h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

10:40-04:30

1 stop26h 50m

$2,772

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 28/5

12:40-05:59

2 stops32h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

09:55-04:30

2 stops27h 35m

$2,799

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 27/5

06:00-22:59

2 stops31h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/6

16:30-16:10

3 stops32h 40m

$2,825

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 28/5

11:00-16:50

3 stops44h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

19:20-09:45

3 stops47h 25m

$2,869
Fastest return journey

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 28/5

06:00-14:45

2 stops23h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

14:15-13:40

3 stops32h 25m

$2,931

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 27/6

18:20-17:43

2 stops38h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/7

17:10-10:35

2 stops26h 25m

$2,990

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 27/6

06:00-23:58

3 stops32h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/7

08:05-10:35

2 stops35h 30m

$3,114

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 27/5

13:40-14:35

3 stops39h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/6

15:26-16:10

3 stops33h 44m

$3,361

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 30/4

19:15-20:22

2 stops40h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

16:35-11:10

2 stops27h 35m

$3,396

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Fastest flight time

35h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Chicago takes 35h 15m
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 35h 15m, 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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