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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:35 - 12:55
CNS
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ORD
65h 20m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:35 - 09:55
ORD
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CNS
27h 20m1 stop
$2,004Cathay Pacific
Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:50 - 12:55
CNS
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ORD
38h 05m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:35 - 09:55
ORD
-
CNS
27h 20m1 stop
$2,006Cathay Pacific
Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:50 - 12:55
CNS
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ORD
62h 05m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:35 - 16:50
ORD
-
CNS
34h 15m2 stops
$2,471Cathay Pacific
Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:50 - 12:55
CNS
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ORD
62h 05m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:35 - 14:05
ORD
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CNS
55h 30m2 stops
$2,477Cathay Pacific
Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 23:14
CNS
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ORD
33h 14m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
18:29 - 14:55
ORD
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CNS
28h 26m2 stops
$2,797Virgin Australia
Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 18:48
CNS
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ORD
28h 48m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
18:30 - 16:40
ORD
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CNS
30h 10m3 stops
$2,843Virgin Australia
Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
17:20 - 14:50
CNS
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ORD
37h 30m3 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
14:40 - 23:05
ORD
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CNS
40h 25m3 stops
$3,099Virgin Australia
Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 18:55
CNS
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ORD
39h 05m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
14:40 - 19:05
ORD
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CNS
36h 25m2 stops
$3,187Virgin Australia
Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
17:35 - 14:50
CNS
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ORD
37h 15m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
16:10 - 16:40
ORD
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CNS
32h 30m3 stops
$3,208Virgin Australia
Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 18:55
CNS
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ORD
47h 15m3 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 23:05
ORD
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CNS
42h 20m3 stops
$3,552Virgin Australia
Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
11 Feb
CNS11:35Cairns
65h 20m
2 stops
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
15 Feb
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 20m
1 stop
CNS09:55Cairns
$2,004
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Cathay Pacific
11 Feb
CNS14:50Cairns
38h 05m
2 stops
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
15 Feb
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 20m
1 stop
CNS09:55Cairns
$2,006
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Cathay Pacific
11 Feb
CNS14:50Cairns
62h 05m
2 stops
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
15 Feb
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 15m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
$2,471
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Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Virgin Australia
12 Jan
CNS06:00Cairns
33h 14m
2 stops
ORD23:14Chicago O'Hare Intl
19 Jan
ORD18:29Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 26m
2 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
$2,797
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Virgin Australia
12 Jan
CNS06:00Cairns
28h 48m
2 stops
ORD18:48Chicago O'Hare Intl
19 Jan
ORD18:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 10m
3 stops
CNS16:40Cairns
$2,843
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Virgin Australia
12 Jan
CNS17:20Cairns
37h 30m
3 stops
ORD14:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
19 Jan
ORD14:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 25m
3 stops
CNS23:05Cairns
$3,099
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Price

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 11/2

11:35-12:55

2 stops65h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

14:35-09:55

1 stop27h 20m

$2,004

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 11/2

14:50-12:55

2 stops38h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

14:35-09:55

1 stop27h 20m

$2,006

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 11/2

14:50-12:55

2 stops62h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

14:35-16:50

2 stops34h 15m

$2,471

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 11/2

14:50-12:55

2 stops62h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

14:35-14:05

2 stops55h 30m

$2,477

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Mon 12/1

06:00-23:14

2 stops33h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/1

18:29-14:55

2 stops28h 26m

$2,797

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Mon 12/1

06:00-18:48

2 stops28h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/1

18:30-16:40

3 stops30h 10m

$2,843

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Mon 12/1

17:20-14:50

3 stops37h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/1

14:40-23:05

3 stops40h 25m

$3,099

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 10/1

19:50-18:55

2 stops39h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/1

14:40-19:05

2 stops36h 25m

$3,187

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 10/1

17:35-14:50

2 stops37h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/1

16:10-16:40

3 stops32h 30m

$3,208

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 10/1

11:40-18:55

3 stops47h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/1

12:45-23:05

3 stops42h 20m

$3,552

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Fastest flight time

26h 57m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 26h 57m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
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  • How far is Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl by plane?

    A flight from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl will travel around 14225.4 km. By plane, this route typically takes 26h 57m.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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