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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns from $1,983

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Qantas Airways Logo
15:23 - 11:00ORD-CNS
27h 37m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 13:55CNS-ORD
36h 20m2 stops
$2,380Qantas Airways
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Wed, 14 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:40 - 22:30ORD-CNS
35h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:57CNS-ORD
24h 57m2 stops
$2,527Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 14 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:23 - 11:50ORD-CNS
28h 27m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:20 - 21:23CNS-ORD
28h 03m3 stops
$2,538Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 14 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:40 - 09:55ORD-CNS
47h 15m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 - 12:55CNS-ORD
41h 30m1 stop
$2,867Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 14 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
United Airlines Logo
21:05 - 14:00ORD-CNS
48h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 05:27CNS-ORD
39h 27m2 stops
$3,408United Airlines
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Tue, 23 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
United Airlines Logo
22:10 - 14:00ORD-CNS
47h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 05:58CNS-ORD
39h 58m2 stops
$3,445United Airlines
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Mon, 22 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
Fiji Airways Logo
16:46 - 11:35ORD-CNS
26h 49m2 stops
Fiji Airways Logo
12:35 - 21:09CNS-ORD
24h 34m2 stops
$3,765Fiji Airways
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Tue, 23 Dec - Thu, 1 Jan
Fiji Airways Logo
15:13 - 11:35ORD-CNS
28h 22m2 stops
Fiji Airways Logo
12:35 - 21:09CNS-ORD
24h 34m2 stops
$3,848Fiji Airways
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Tue, 23 Dec - Mon, 5 Jan
Air Canada Logo
15:40 - 14:00ORD-CNS
30h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
17:35 - 22:05CNS-ORD
44h 30m3 stops
$5,702Air Canada
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Tue, 23 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
Air Canada Logo
15:40 - 14:00ORD-CNS
30h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
17:35 - 13:01CNS-ORD
59h 26m3 stops
$5,992Air Canada
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Tue, 23 Dec - Mon, 5 Jan

Qantas Airways flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
14 Jan
ORD15:23Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 37m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
27 Jan
CNS17:35Cairns
36h 20m
2 stops
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,380
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Qantas Airways
23 Dec
ORD15:13Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 47m
2 stops
CNS21:00Cairns
6 Jan
CNS17:35Cairns
38h 02m
2 stops
ORD15:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
$4,060
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Qantas Airways
23 Dec
ORD16:46Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 14m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
4 Jan
CNS17:35Cairns
46h 05m
2 stops
ORD23:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
$4,312
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Japan Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns

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Japan Airlines
31 Oct
ORD11:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 15m
1 stop
CNS04:35Cairns
7 Nov
CNS11:55Cairns
41h 45m
1 stop
ORD13:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
$15,909
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Japan Airlines
31 Oct
ORD11:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 15m
1 stop
CNS04:35Cairns
7 Nov
CNS11:55Cairns
41h 45m
1 stop
ORD13:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
$44,262
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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/1

15:23-11:00

2 stops27h 37m

Cairns

Tue 27/1

17:35-13:55

2 stops36h 20m

$2,380

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/1

18:40-22:30

2 stops35h 50m

Cairns

Tue 27/1

06:00-14:57

2 stops24h 57m

$2,527

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/1

15:23-11:50

2 stops28h 27m

Cairns

Tue 27/1

09:20-21:23

3 stops28h 03m

$2,538

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/1

18:40-09:55

2 stops47h 15m

Cairns

Tue 27/1

11:25-12:55

1 stop41h 30m

$2,867

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/12

21:05-14:00

2 stops48h 55m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

06:00-05:27

2 stops39h 27m

$3,408

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/12

22:10-14:00

2 stops47h 50m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

06:00-05:58

2 stops39h 58m

$3,445

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/12

16:46-11:35

2 stops26h 49m

Cairns

Thu 1/1

12:35-21:09

2 stops24h 34m

$3,765

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/12

15:13-11:35

2 stops28h 22m

Cairns

Mon 5/1

12:35-21:09

2 stops24h 34m

$3,848

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/12

15:40-14:00

2 stops30h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

17:35-22:05

3 stops44h 30m

$5,702

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/12

15:40-14:00

2 stops30h 20m

Cairns

Mon 5/1

17:35-13:01

3 stops59h 26m

$5,992

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  • 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. 25h 50m 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?

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  • 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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