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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns from $1,370

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns departing on 29/12. 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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Air Canada Logo
19:41 - 14:10ORD-CNS
27h 29m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 14:41CNS-ORD
24h 41m2 stops
$1,919Air Canada
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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Logo
14:00 - 14:15ORD-CNS
33h 15m3 stops
Logo
06:00 - 16:44CNS-ORD
26h 44m2 stops
$2,163
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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Air Canada Logo
12:00 - 14:15ORD-CNS
35h 15m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 14:41CNS-ORD
24h 41m2 stops
$2,170Air Canada
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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Logo
15:45 - 15:55ORD-CNS
33h 10m2 stops
Logo
06:00 - 16:42CNS-ORD
25h 42m2 stops
$2,435
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Fri, 19 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep
Logo
11:50 - 04:25ORD-CNS
25h 35m1 stop
Logo
14:50 - 14:00CNS-ORD
38h 10m2 stops
$2,535
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Tue, 21 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
Logo
14:00 - 15:55ORD-CNS
34h 55m3 stops
Logo
06:00 - 16:42CNS-ORD
25h 42m2 stops
$2,660
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Fri, 19 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:36 - 17:00ORD-CNS
36h 24m3 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 21:48CNS-ORD
43h 13m3 stops
$3,673Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
SWISS Logo
18:50 - 17:20ORD-CNS
54h 30m2 stops
SWISS Logo
18:35 - 16:20CNS-ORD
37h 45m2 stops
$11,796SWISS
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Fri, 19 Dec - Mon, 26 Jan
Japan Airlines Logo
12:10 - 04:25ORD-CNS
25h 15m1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
11:55 - 14:35CNS-ORD
41h 40m1 stop
$16,239Japan Airlines
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Tue, 21 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
Japan Airlines Logo
12:10 - 04:25ORD-CNS
25h 15m1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
12:35 - 07:25CNS-ORD
34h 50m2 stops
$16,284Japan Airlines
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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

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
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
$1,919
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Air Canada
20 Oct
ORD12:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 15m
3 stops
CNS14:15Cairns
5 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 41m
2 stops
ORD14:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,170
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Air Canada
21 Oct
ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
52h 55m
3 stops
CNS14:15Cairns
27 Oct
CNS17:35Cairns
53h 23m
3 stops
ORD07:58Chicago O'Hare Intl
$3,008
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Japan Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Japan Airlines
21 Oct
ORD12:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 15m
1 stop
CNS04:25Cairns
27 Oct
CNS11:55Cairns
41h 40m
1 stop
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
$16,239
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Japan Airlines
20 Oct
ORD12:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 15m
1 stop
CNS04:25Cairns
5 Nov
CNS12:35Cairns
34h 50m
2 stops
ORD07:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
$16,284
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Japan Airlines
20 Oct
ORD12:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 15m
1 stop
CNS04:25Cairns
5 Nov
CNS11:55Cairns
41h 40m
1 stop
ORD13:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
$16,293
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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

$1,919

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

14:00-14:15

3 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

06:00-16:44

2 stops26h 44m

$2,163

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

12:00-14:15

3 stops35h 15m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

06:00-14:41

2 stops24h 41m

$2,170

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

$2,435

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

11:50-04:25

1 stop25h 35m

Cairns

Mon 27/10

14:50-14:00

2 stops38h 10m

$2,535

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/9

14:00-15:55

3 stops34h 55m

Cairns

Fri 26/9

06:00-16:42

2 stops25h 42m

$2,660

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

$3,673

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/12

18:50-17:20

2 stops54h 30m

Cairns

Mon 26/1

18:35-16:20

2 stops37h 45m

$11,796

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

$16,239

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

$16,284

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cairns?

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Best price found

$1,370

Fastest flight time

25h 15m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $1,370. The best return flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,919.
The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns takes 25h 15m
There are no direct flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl to Cairns by plane?

    The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl and Cairns is about 14225.4 km. 25h 15m 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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