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Cheap flights from Cairns to Chicago from $1,169

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17:40 - 16:59CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 19m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles
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15:25 - 11:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
28h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,933Qantas Airways
Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
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12:35 - 18:30CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
45h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
13:43 - 10:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
29h 12m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Melbourne
$2,047Qantas Airways
Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
11:40 - 16:05CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
44h 25m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles
Qantas Airways Logo
13:43 - 10:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
29h 12m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Melbourne
$2,056Qantas Airways
Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 19:59CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
47h 24m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
17:00 - 10:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
25h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
$2,225Qantas Airways
Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 12:30CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:10 - 16:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
58h 40m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane
$2,343Cathay Pacific
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:40 - 12:30CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 50m2 stops Melbourne Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:10 - 16:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
58h 40m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane
$2,352Cathay Pacific
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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15:45 - 14:35CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
Virgin Australia Logo
15:00 - 14:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
31h 00m2 stops San Francisco Brisbane
$2,409Virgin Australia
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
11:45 - 19:05CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
47h 20m2 stops Melbourne San Francisco
Virgin Australia Logo
10:25 - 14:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
35h 35m2 stops San Francisco Brisbane
$2,429Virgin Australia
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
11:45 - 19:05CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
47h 20m2 stops Melbourne San Francisco
Virgin Australia Logo
10:25 - 14:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
35h 35m2 stops San Francisco Brisbane
$2,433Virgin Australia
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:40 - 12:30CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 50m2 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:10 - 16:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
58h 40m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane
$2,456Cathay Pacific
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

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Cathay Pacific
5 Nov
CNS12:35Cairns
39h 55m
2 stops
ORD12:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
9 Nov
ORD14:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
58h 40m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
$2,343
Cathay Pacific
5 Nov
CNS11:40Cairns
40h 50m
2 stops
ORD12:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
9 Nov
ORD14:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
58h 40m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
$2,352
Cathay Pacific
5 Nov
CNS15:40Cairns
36h 50m
2 stops
ORD12:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
9 Nov
ORD14:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
58h 40m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
$2,456

Air Canada flights from Cairns to Chicago

Our best Air Canada deals on Cairns to Chicago flight tickets
Air Canada
5 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 37m
2 stops
ORD14:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
9 Nov
ORD13:57Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 58m
3 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
$4,320
Air Canada
5 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 37m
2 stops
ORD14:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
9 Nov
ORD13:57Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 58m
3 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
$4,322
Air Canada
5 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 37m
2 stops
ORD14:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
9 Nov
ORD13:57Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 58m
3 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
$4,339

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CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 1/12

17:40-16:59

2 stops39h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

15:25-11:50

2 stops28h 25m

$1,933

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 1/12

12:35-18:30

2 stops45h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

13:43-10:55

2 stops29h 12m

$2,047

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 1/12

11:40-16:05

2 stops44h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

13:43-10:55

2 stops29h 12m

$2,056

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 1/12

12:35-19:59

2 stops47h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

17:00-10:30

2 stops25h 30m

$2,225

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 5/11

12:35-12:30

2 stops39h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

14:10-16:50

2 stops58h 40m

$2,343

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 5/11

11:40-12:30

2 stops40h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

14:10-16:50

2 stops58h 40m

$2,352

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 2/12

15:45-14:35

2 stops38h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/12

15:00-14:00

2 stops31h 00m

$2,409

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 2/12

11:45-19:05

2 stops47h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/12

10:25-14:00

2 stops35h 35m

$2,429

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 2/12

11:45-19:05

2 stops47h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/12

10:25-14:00

2 stops35h 35m

$2,433

CairnsChicago

CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 5/11

15:40-12:30

2 stops36h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

14:10-16:50

2 stops58h 40m

$2,456

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Best price found

$1,169

Fastest flight time

32h 54m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $1,169. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,933.
The fastest flight from Cairns to Chicago takes 32h 54m
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 32h 54m, 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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    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.

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    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.

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