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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns from $898

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Air Canada Logo
19:50 - 11:10
ORD
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CNS
24h 20m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 14:41
CNS
-
ORD
23h 41m
2 stops
$2,104Air Canada
Tue, 28 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:49 - 11:00
ORD
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CNS
27h 11m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 05:37
CNS
-
ORD
31h 57m
2 stops
$2,158Multiple Airlines
Sun, 22 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:10 - 10:35
ORD
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CNS
26h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 - 00:12
CNS
-
ORD
27h 52m
3 stops
$2,404Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:49 - 11:00
ORD
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CNS
27h 11m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 05:25
CNS
-
ORD
28h 40m
3 stops
$2,906Multiple Airlines
Sun, 22 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Air Canada Logo
10:45 - 15:55
ORD
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CNS
38h 10m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:15 - 19:52
CNS
-
ORD
39h 37m
3 stops
$2,956Air Canada
Tue, 28 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 13:50
ORD
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CNS
32h 55m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:15 - 08:03
CNS
-
ORD
52h 48m
3 stops
$3,786Multiple Airlines
Sun, 22 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 - 04:35
ORD
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CNS
26h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:25 - 04:59
CNS
-
ORD
50h 34m
2 stops
$3,886Multiple Airlines
Sun, 22 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Japan Airlines Logo
10:40 - 04:30
ORD
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CNS
26h 50m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
11:40 - 07:45
CNS
-
ORD
35h 05m
1 stop
$15,206Japan Airlines
Tue, 28 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
Japan Airlines Logo
14:30 - 05:55
ORD
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CNS
48h 25m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
11:40 - 07:45
CNS
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ORD
35h 05m
1 stop
$15,245Japan Airlines
Tue, 28 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug

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
13 Feb
ORD16:49Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 11m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
17 Feb
CNS15:35Cairns
45h 05m
2 stops
ORD20:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,422
Qantas Airways
13 Feb
ORD16:49Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 16m
2 stops
CNS23:05Cairns
17 Feb
CNS17:35Cairns
40h 10m
2 stops
ORD17:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,425
Qantas Airways
13 Feb
ORD16:49Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 11m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
17 Feb
CNS15:35Cairns
42h 10m
2 stops
ORD17:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,514

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
13 Feb
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 15m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
17 Feb
CNS11:25Cairns
41h 30m
1 stop
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
$4,940
Cathay Pacific
13 Feb
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 15m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
17 Feb
CNS11:25Cairns
41h 30m
1 stop
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
$4,942
Cathay Pacific
13 Feb
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
50h 00m
2 stops
CNS08:35Cairns
17 Feb
CNS11:25Cairns
41h 30m
1 stop
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
$7,497

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

19:50-11:10

2 stops24h 20m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

06:00-14:41

2 stops23h 41m

$2,104

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

16:49-11:00

2 stops27h 11m

Cairns

Sun 29/3

12:40-05:37

2 stops31h 57m

$2,158

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

17:10-10:35

2 stops26h 25m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

11:20-00:12

3 stops27h 52m

$2,404

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

16:49-11:00

2 stops27h 11m

Cairns

Sun 29/3

15:45-05:25

3 stops28h 40m

$2,906

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

10:45-15:55

3 stops38h 10m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

19:15-19:52

3 stops39h 37m

$2,956

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

13:55-13:50

3 stops32h 55m

Cairns

Sun 29/3

18:15-08:03

3 stops52h 48m

$3,786

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

11:30-04:35

1 stop26h 05m

Cairns

Sun 29/3

17:25-04:59

2 stops50h 34m

$3,886

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

10:40-04:30

1 stop26h 50m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

11:40-07:45

1 stop35h 05m

$15,206

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

14:30-05:55

2 stops48h 25m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

11:40-07:45

1 stop35h 05m

$15,245

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

21:20-11:40

2 stops47h 20m

$898

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Fastest flight time

27h 11m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns takes 27h 11m
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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  • 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. 27h 11m 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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