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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns from $2,245

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Multiple Airlines Logo
15:40 - 11:10
ORD
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 14:45
CNS
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ORD
38h 00m
2 stops
$2,245Multiple Airlines
Tue, 26 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Air Canada Logo
15:40 - 11:10
ORD
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 14:48
CNS
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ORD
23h 48m
2 stops
$2,333Air Canada
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
Air Canada Logo
10:43 - 15:55
ORD
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CNS
38h 12m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 14:48
CNS
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ORD
23h 48m
2 stops
$2,516Air Canada
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
American Airlines Logo
15:23 - 10:35
ORD
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CNS
28h 12m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:45 - 07:15
CNS
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ORD
30h 30m
2 stops
$2,559American Airlines
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:44 - 16:55
ORD
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CNS
30h 11m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:41
CNS
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ORD
23h 41m
2 stops
$2,601Multiple Airlines
Wed, 24 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
American Airlines Logo
15:23 - 12:55
ORD
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CNS
30h 32m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:45 - 05:00
CNS
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ORD
28h 15m
2 stops
$2,772American Airlines
Sun, 21 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:40 - 11:10
ORD
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 16:59
CNS
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ORD
60h 44m
3 stops
$2,808Multiple Airlines
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Air Canada Logo
15:40 - 11:10
ORD
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:15 - 13:25
CNS
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ORD
57h 10m
3 stops
$2,815Air Canada
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Air Canada Logo
15:40 - 11:10
ORD
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 22:05
CNS
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ORD
44h 30m
3 stops
$2,855Air Canada
Tue, 26 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 09:50
ORD
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CNS
47h 30m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
21:00 - 15:05
CNS
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ORD
57h 05m
2 stops
$2,880Qatar Airways
Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

Air Canada flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
9 Sept
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 30m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
16 Sept
CNS06:00Cairns
23h 48m
2 stops
ORD14:48Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,333
Air Canada
9 Sept
ORD10:43Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 12m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
16 Sept
CNS06:00Cairns
23h 48m
2 stops
ORD14:48Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,516
Air Canada
7 June
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 30m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
14 June
CNS19:15Cairns
57h 10m
3 stops
ORD13:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,815

American Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns flight tickets
American Airlines
7 June
ORD15:23Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 12m
2 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
14 June
CNS15:45Cairns
30h 30m
2 stops
ORD07:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,559
American Airlines
21 June
ORD15:23Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 32m
2 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
28 June
CNS15:45Cairns
28h 15m
2 stops
ORD05:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,772

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 26/5

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Mon 1/6

15:45-14:45

2 stops38h 00m

$2,245
Fastest return journey

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Wed 16/9

06:00-14:48

2 stops23h 48m

$2,333

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

10:43-15:55

3 stops38h 12m

Cairns

Wed 16/9

06:00-14:48

2 stops23h 48m

$2,516

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

15:23-10:35

2 stops28h 12m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

15:45-07:15

2 stops30h 30m

$2,559

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/6

19:44-16:55

2 stops30h 11m

Cairns

Wed 1/7

06:00-14:41

2 stops23h 41m

$2,601

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/6

15:23-12:55

2 stops30h 32m

Cairns

Sun 28/6

15:45-05:00

2 stops28h 15m

$2,772

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

19:15-16:59

3 stops60h 44m

$2,808

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

19:15-13:25

3 stops57h 10m

$2,815

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 26/5

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Mon 1/6

16:35-22:05

3 stops44h 30m

$2,855

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

19:20-09:50

2 stops47h 30m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

21:00-15:05

2 stops57h 05m

$2,880

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

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Fastest flight time

28h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns takes 28h 30m
There are no direct flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns

  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cairns by plane?

    The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl and Cairns is about 14225.4 km. 28h 30m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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

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