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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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19:41 - 14:10ORD-CNS

27h 29m2 stops

06:00 - 16:44CNS-ORD

25h 44m2 stops

$1,503Air Canada

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Tue, 21 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct

08:51 - 14:10ORD-CNS

38h 19m2 stops

17:35 - 22:05CNS-ORD

43h 30m3 stops

$1,519Air Canada

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Tue, 21 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct

19:41 - 11:05ORD-CNS

24h 24m2 stops

06:00 - 16:44CNS-ORD

26h 44m2 stops

$1,683

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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

19:41 - 14:10ORD-CNS

27h 29m2 stops

06:00 - 14:41CNS-ORD

24h 41m2 stops

$1,929Air Canada

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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

12:00 - 14:15ORD-CNS

35h 15m3 stops

06:00 - 16:44CNS-ORD

26h 44m2 stops

$2,181Air Canada

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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

15:45 - 15:55ORD-CNS

33h 10m2 stops

06:00 - 16:42CNS-ORD

25h 42m2 stops

$2,447

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Fri, 19 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep

13:36 - 17:00ORD-CNS

36h 24m3 stops

18:35 - 21:48CNS-ORD

43h 13m3 stops

$3,608Singapore Airlines

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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

13:36 - 17:00ORD-CNS

36h 24m3 stops

18:35 - 21:48CNS-ORD

43h 13m3 stops

$3,690Singapore Airlines

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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

12:10 - 04:25ORD-CNS

25h 15m1 stop

11:55 - 14:35CNS-ORD

41h 40m1 stop

$16,316Japan Airlines

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Tue, 21 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct

12:10 - 04:25ORD-CNS

25h 15m1 stop

12:35 - 07:25CNS-ORD

34h 50m2 stops

$16,359Japan Airlines

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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

Air Canada flights from Chicago to Cairns

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Air Canada

21 Oct

ORD19:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 29m

2 stops

CNS14:10Cairns

27 Oct

CNS06:00Cairns

25h 44m

2 stops

ORD16:44Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,503

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Air Canada

21 Oct

ORD08:51Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 19m

2 stops

CNS14:10Cairns

27 Oct

CNS17:35Cairns

43h 30m

3 stops

ORD22:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,519

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Air Canada

20 Oct

ORD19:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 29m

2 stops

CNS14:10Cairns

5 Nov

CNS06:00Cairns

24h 41m

2 stops

ORD14:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,929

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Singapore Airlines flights from Chicago to Cairns

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Singapore Airlines

20 Oct

ORD13:36Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 24m

3 stops

CNS17:00Cairns

5 Nov

CNS18:35Cairns

43h 13m

3 stops

ORD21:48Chicago O'Hare Intl

$3,608

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Singapore Airlines

20 Oct

ORD13:36Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 24m

3 stops

CNS17:00Cairns

5 Nov

CNS18:35Cairns

43h 13m

3 stops

ORD21:48Chicago O'Hare Intl

$3,690

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

19:41-14:10

2 stops27h 29m

Cairns

Mon 27/10

06:00-16:44

2 stops25h 44m

$1,503

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

08:51-14:10

2 stops38h 19m

Cairns

Mon 27/10

17:35-22:05

3 stops43h 30m

$1,519

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

19:41-11:05

2 stops24h 24m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

06:00-16:44

2 stops26h 44m

$1,683

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

19:41-14:10

2 stops27h 29m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

06:00-14:41

2 stops24h 41m

$1,929

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

12:00-14:15

3 stops35h 15m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

06:00-16:44

2 stops26h 44m

$2,181

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/9

15:45-15:55

2 stops33h 10m

Cairns

Fri 26/9

06:00-16:42

2 stops25h 42m

$2,447

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

13:36-17:00

3 stops36h 24m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

18:35-21:48

3 stops43h 13m

$3,608

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

13:36-17:00

3 stops36h 24m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

18:35-21:48

3 stops43h 13m

$3,690

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

12:10-04:25

1 stop25h 15m

Cairns

Mon 27/10

11:55-14:35

1 stop41h 40m

$16,316

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

12:10-04:25

1 stop25h 15m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

12:35-07:25

2 stops34h 50m

$16,359

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Cairns?

Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Cairns

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Best price found	$1,376
Fastest flight time	24h 24m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Cairns	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cairns from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $1,376. The best return flight deal from Chicago to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,503.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Cairns takes 24h 24m

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)

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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 24h 24m.
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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