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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cairns from $2,579

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Cairns departing on 23/7. 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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Cheap Chicago to Cairns (CHI to CNS) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to Cairns

Best price found

$2,579

Fastest flight time

25h 20m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best flight deal from Chicago to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,579
The fastest flight from Chicago to Cairns takes 25h 20m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Cairns. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cairns Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Cairns

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What is the cheapest Chicago to Cairns flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cairns. Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cairns for the best Chicago - Cairns flight prices

When travelling from Chicago to Cairns, the most popular airport to fly into is Cairns Airport. The majority of travellers flying into Cairns Airport from Chicago are departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. In March, $2,236 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from Chicago to Cairns which you can find when you fly ORD — CNS.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Cairns Airport (CNS)$2,236
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Easily compare return flights from Chicago to Cairns

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Chicago to Cairns by changing tabs
Air New Zealand
23 July
ORD10:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 10m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
15 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
32h 27m
2 stops
ORD05:22Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
10 Apr
ORD12:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 20m
1 stop
CNS04:25Cairns
21 Apr
CNS19:15Cairns
58h 10m
2 stops
ORD14:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
Singapore Airlines
8 May
ORD10:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 15m
3 stops
CNS17:00Cairns
12 May
CNS18:15Cairns
61h 10m
2 stops
ORD16:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qantas Airways
8 May
ORD17:06Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 44m
2 stops
CNS12:50Cairns
12 May
CNS18:55Cairns
37h 15m
2 stops
ORD17:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
Air Canada
8 May
ORD06:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
42h 55m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
12 May
CNS19:15Cairns
41h 49m
3 stops
ORD22:04Chicago O'Hare Intl
Emirates
10 Apr
ORD20:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
48h 55m
3 stops
CNS12:40Cairns
21 Apr
CNS13:45Cairns
65h 00m
3 stops
ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Multiple Airlines
10 Apr
ORD12:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 20m
1 stop
CNS04:25Cairns
21 Apr
CNS19:15Cairns
58h 10m
2 stops
ORD14:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
Emirates
10 Apr
ORD20:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
48h 55m
3 stops
CNS12:40Cairns
21 Apr
CNS13:45Cairns
65h 00m
3 stops
ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
10 Apr
ORD16:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 15m
2 stops
CNS13:55Cairns
21 Apr
CNS20:50Cairns
33h 59m
2 stops
ORD15:49Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
10 Apr
ORD18:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 05m
2 stops
CNS12:50Cairns
21 Apr
CNS09:10Cairns
26h 35m
3 stops
ORD20:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
Japan Airlines
10 Apr
ORD12:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 20m
1 stop
CNS04:25Cairns
21 Apr
CNS12:00Cairns
36h 10m
1 stop
ORD09:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
9 Apr
ORD00:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 55m
2 stops
CNS04:25Cairns
21 Apr
CNS12:00Cairns
41h 55m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

Singapore Airlines flights from Chicago to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Chicago to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
8 May
ORD10:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 15m
3 stops
CNS17:00Cairns
12 May
CNS18:15Cairns
61h 10m
2 stops
ORD16:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
Singapore Airlines
8 May
ORD10:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 15m
3 stops
CNS17:00Cairns
12 May
CNS18:15Cairns
61h 10m
2 stops
ORD16:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

Air Canada flights from Chicago to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Chicago to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
8 May
ORD06:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
42h 55m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
12 May
CNS19:15Cairns
41h 49m
3 stops
ORD22:04Chicago O'Hare Intl
Air Canada
8 May
ORD11:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 55m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
12 May
CNS19:15Cairns
57h 49m
3 stops
ORD14:04Chicago O'Hare Intl
Air Canada
31 May
ORD18:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
54h 55m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
12 June
CNS06:00Cairns
28h 57m
2 stops
ORD19:57Chicago O'Hare Intl

  • How far is Chicago to Cairns by plane?

    The distance between Chicago and Cairns is about 14250.2 km. By plane, this route typically takes 25h 20m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Cairns Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


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