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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns from $1,326

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15:40 - 13:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
31h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:00 - 14:37CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 37m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,852Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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15:40 - 13:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
31h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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18:05 - 20:48CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
42h 43m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$2,116Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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15:30 - 17:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
33h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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18:05 - 14:37CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 32m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
$2,173Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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13:57 - 14:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
32h 58m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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18:05 - 14:37CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 32m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
$2,192Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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15:35 - 14:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
30h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 14:32CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$2,277Air Canada
Sat, 13 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
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15:35 - 14:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
30h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 14:32CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$2,279Air Canada
Sat, 13 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
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15:30 - 17:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
33h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 20:01CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 01m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$2,352Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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11:05 - 14:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
35h 50m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:00 - 14:37CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 37m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$2,373Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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10:05 - 14:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
36h 50m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:00 - 14:32CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$2,427Air Canada
Sat, 13 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
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09:55 - 04:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
27h 35m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Tokyo Narita
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19:15 - 19:48CNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 33m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$2,433Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

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

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Air Canada
13 Feb
ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 25m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
17 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 32m
2 stops
ORD14:32Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,277
Air Canada
13 Feb
ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 25m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
17 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 32m
2 stops
ORD14:32Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,279
Air Canada
13 Feb
ORD10:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 50m
3 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
17 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 32m
2 stops
ORD14:32Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,427

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

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
6 Oct
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 00m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
13 Oct
CNS09:10Cairns
44h 55m
2 stops
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,522
Qatar Airways
9 Oct
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 00m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
16 Oct
CNS18:15Cairns
59h 50m
2 stops
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,536
Qatar Airways
9 Oct
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 00m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
16 Oct
CNS18:15Cairns
59h 50m
2 stops
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,594

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/10

15:40-13:40

2 stops31h 00m

Cairns

Tue 3/11

06:00-14:37

2 stops24h 37m

$1,852

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/10

15:40-13:40

2 stops31h 00m

Cairns

Tue 3/11

18:05-20:48

3 stops42h 43m

$2,116

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

15:30-17:15

2 stops33h 45m

Cairns

Tue 1/12

18:05-14:37

2 stops36h 32m

$2,173

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

13:57-14:55

3 stops32h 58m

Cairns

Tue 1/12

18:05-14:37

2 stops36h 32m

$2,192
Fastest return journey

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/2

15:35-14:00

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Wed 17/2

06:00-14:32

2 stops24h 32m

$2,277

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/2

15:35-14:00

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Wed 17/2

06:00-14:32

2 stops24h 32m

$2,279

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

15:30-17:15

2 stops33h 45m

Cairns

Tue 1/12

06:00-20:01

2 stops30h 01m

$2,352

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

11:05-14:55

3 stops35h 50m

Cairns

Tue 1/12

06:00-14:37

2 stops24h 37m

$2,373

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/2

10:05-14:55

3 stops36h 50m

Cairns

Wed 17/2

06:00-14:32

2 stops24h 32m

$2,427

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

09:55-04:30

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Thu 17/9

19:15-19:48

3 stops39h 33m

$2,433

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Best price found

$1,326

Fastest flight time

31h 00m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $1,326. The best return flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,852.
The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns takes 31h 00m
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. 31h 00m 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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