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Cheap flights from Cairns to Chicago from $1,709

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Chicago departing on 6/8. 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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12:40 - 06:17
CNS
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ORD
32h 37m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:20 - 11:40
ORD
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CNS
35h 20m
3 stops
$1,709Multiple Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
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12:40 - 05:37
CNS
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ORD
31h 57m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:20 - 11:40
ORD
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CNS
35h 20m
3 stops
$1,739Multiple Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
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07:00 - 20:30
CNS
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ORD
28h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:49 - 22:30
ORD
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CNS
43h 41m
2 stops
$1,890Multiple Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
06:50 - 19:42
CNS
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ORD
27h 52m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:22 - 11:50
ORD
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CNS
29h 28m
2 stops
$2,017Qantas Airways
Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 07:53
CNS
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ORD
34h 58m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
13:58 - 10:45
ORD
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CNS
29h 47m
2 stops
$2,477Air New Zealand
Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:50 - 14:20
CNS
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ORD
46h 30m
2 stops
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16:00 - 16:55
ORD
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CNS
57h 55m
2 stops
$2,539Multiple Airlines
Thu, 16 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
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15:45 - 06:20
CNS
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ORD
29h 35m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:45 - 11:50
ORD
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CNS
36h 05m
2 stops
$2,679Multiple Airlines
Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 14:20
CNS
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ORD
40h 45m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:00 - 11:50
ORD
-
CNS
52h 50m
2 stops
$2,906Cathay Pacific
Thu, 16 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 21:03
CNS
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ORD
30h 03m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
12:51 - 16:10
ORD
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CNS
36h 19m
3 stops
$3,046Virgin Australia
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
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21:00 - 16:38
CNS
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ORD
34h 38m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
18:20 - 16:10
ORD
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CNS
30h 50m
3 stops
$3,161Virgin Australia
Thu, 16 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul

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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
5 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
30h 03m
2 stops
ORD21:03Chicago O'Hare Intl
12 Aug
ORD12:51Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 19m
3 stops
CNS16:10Cairns
$3,046
Virgin Australia
16 July
CNS21:00Cairns
34h 38m
2 stops
ORD16:38Chicago O'Hare Intl
30 July
ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 50m
3 stops
CNS16:10Cairns
$3,161
Virgin Australia
16 July
CNS13:55Cairns
39h 40m
3 stops
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
11 Aug
ORD12:51Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 19m
3 stops
CNS16:10Cairns
$3,527

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CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 6/8

12:40-06:17

2 stops32h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/8

09:20-11:40

3 stops35h 20m

$1,709

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 6/8

12:40-05:37

3 stops31h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/8

09:20-11:40

3 stops35h 20m

$1,739

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 5/8

07:00-20:30

2 stops28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/8

11:49-22:30

2 stops43h 41m

$1,890
Fastest return journey

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 6/8

06:50-19:42

2 stops27h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/8

15:22-11:50

2 stops29h 28m

$2,017

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 8/8

11:55-07:53

2 stops34h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

13:58-10:45

2 stops29h 47m

$2,477

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 16/7

06:50-14:20

2 stops46h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/8

16:00-16:55

2 stops57h 55m

$2,539

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 8/8

15:45-06:20

3 stops29h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

08:45-11:50

2 stops36h 05m

$2,679

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 16/7

12:35-14:20

2 stops40h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/7

16:00-11:50

2 stops52h 50m

$2,906

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 5/8

06:00-21:03

2 stops30h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/8

12:51-16:10

3 stops36h 19m

$3,046

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 16/7

21:00-16:38

2 stops34h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/7

18:20-16:10

3 stops30h 50m

$3,161

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Cheap Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (CNS to ORD) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

32h 37m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 32h 37m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • 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 32h 37m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    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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