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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cairns from $748

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21:15 - 15:55
ORD
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CNS
51h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 14:45
CNS
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ORD
34h 35m
2 stops
$2,081Multiple Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 31 May
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20:20 - 15:55
ORD
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CNS
52h 35m
3 stops
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19:10 - 14:45
CNS
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ORD
34h 35m
2 stops
$2,086Multiple Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 31 May
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07:09 - 13:40
ORD
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CNS
39h 31m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 14:45
CNS
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ORD
34h 35m
2 stops
$2,142Multiple Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Sun, 31 May
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16:03 - 11:40
ORD
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CNS
28h 37m
2 stops
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21:10 - 22:04
CNS
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ORD
39h 54m
2 stops
$2,143Multiple Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May
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15:40 - 11:10
ORD
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
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15:45 - 14:45
CNS
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ORD
38h 00m
2 stops
$2,155Multiple Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Sat, 30 May
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19:48 - 16:55
ORD
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CNS
30h 07m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 14:41
CNS
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ORD
37h 06m
2 stops
$2,156Multiple Airlines
Sat, 29 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
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15:40 - 13:40
ORD
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CNS
31h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 20:15
CNS
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ORD
29h 15m
2 stops
$2,183Multiple Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Tue, 19 May
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14:15 - 13:40
ORD
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CNS
32h 25m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 20:15
CNS
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ORD
29h 15m
2 stops
$2,195Multiple Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Tue, 19 May
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13:01 - 15:55
ORD
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CNS
35h 54m
3 stops
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06:00 - 14:45
CNS
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ORD
23h 45m
2 stops
$2,208Air Canada
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May
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21:15 - 15:55
ORD
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CNS
51h 40m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 14:45
CNS
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ORD
34h 35m
2 stops
$2,265Multiple Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Sat, 30 May

Air Canada flights from Chicago to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Chicago to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
28 July
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 30m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
7 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
23h 41m
2 stops
ORD14:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,356
Air Canada
4 May
ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 40m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
19 May
CNS16:35Cairns
41h 50m
3 stops
ORD19:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,490
Air Canada
28 July
ORD19:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 25m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
7 Aug
CNS19:15Cairns
52h 45m
3 stops
ORD09:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,561

Japan Airlines flights from Chicago to Cairns

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Chicago to Cairns flight tickets
Japan Airlines
9 May
ORD10:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
1 stop
CNS04:30Cairns
16 May
CNS11:40Cairns
35h 05m
1 stop
ORD07:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
$15,036
Japan Airlines
17 Aug
ORD10:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
1 stop
CNS04:30Cairns
23 Aug
CNS11:40Cairns
35h 05m
1 stop
ORD07:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
$15,038
Japan Airlines
28 July
ORD10:03Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 27m
2 stops
CNS04:30Cairns
7 Aug
CNS11:40Cairns
35h 05m
1 stop
ORD07:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
$15,168

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

21:15-15:55

2 stops51h 40m

Cairns

Sun 31/5

19:10-14:45

2 stops34h 35m

$2,081

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

20:20-15:55

3 stops52h 35m

Cairns

Sun 31/5

19:10-14:45

2 stops34h 35m

$2,086

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/5

07:09-13:40

3 stops39h 31m

Cairns

Sun 31/5

19:10-14:45

2 stops34h 35m

$2,142

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

16:03-11:40

2 stops28h 37m

Cairns

Tue 12/5

21:10-22:04

2 stops39h 54m

$2,143

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Sat 30/5

15:45-14:45

2 stops38h 00m

$2,155

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

19:48-16:55

2 stops30h 07m

Cairns

Wed 2/9

16:35-14:41

2 stops37h 06m

$2,156

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

15:40-13:40

2 stops31h 00m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

06:00-20:15

2 stops29h 15m

$2,183

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

14:15-13:40

3 stops32h 25m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

06:00-20:15

2 stops29h 15m

$2,195
Fastest return journey

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

13:01-15:55

3 stops35h 54m

Cairns

Tue 12/5

06:00-14:45

2 stops23h 45m

$2,208

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

21:15-15:55

3 stops51h 40m

Cairns

Sat 30/5

19:10-14:45

2 stops34h 35m

$2,265

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When to book flights from Chicago to Cairns

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Cheap Chicago to Cairns (CHI to CNS) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

26h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Cairns takes 26h 25m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Cairns.
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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 26h 25m.

  • 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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