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Cheap flights from Cairns to Chicago from $1,159

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Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 am - 12:59 am
CNS
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ORD
33h 59m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
6:20 pm - 11:10 am
ORD
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CNS
25h 50m
2 stops
$2,063Virgin Australia
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 3:05 pm
CNS
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ORD
43h 05m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 6:25 pm
ORD
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CNS
34h 15m
2 stops
$2,200Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 am - 4:51 am
CNS
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ORD
31h 56m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
2:30 pm - 10:45 am
ORD
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CNS
29h 15m
2 stops
$2,214Air New Zealand
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
Virgin Australia Logo
7:15 pm - 2:29 pm
CNS
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ORD
34h 14m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
6:20 pm - 4:10 pm
ORD
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CNS
30h 50m
3 stops
$2,228Virgin Australia
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 4:50 pm
CNS
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ORD
36h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 9:50 am
ORD
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CNS
47h 30m
2 stops
$2,381Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Thu, May 21
Virgin Australia Logo
1:55 pm - 2:29 pm
CNS
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ORD
39h 34m
3 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
6:20 pm - 4:10 pm
ORD
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CNS
30h 50m
3 stops
$2,649Virgin Australia
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21
Qantas Airways Logo
11:00 am - 5:45 am
CNS
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ORD
33h 45m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:59 pm - 12:55 pm
ORD
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CNS
26h 56m
2 stops
$2,791Qantas Airways
Sun, May 17 - Thu, May 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 5:59 am
CNS
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ORD
38h 14m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 4:30 am
ORD
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CNS
25h 40m
1 stop
$2,931Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21
Air Canada Logo
4:35 pm - 8:00 am
CNS
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ORD
54h 25m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:55 pm - 3:55 pm
ORD
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CNS
36h 00m
3 stops
$2,970Air Canada
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 2:20 pm
CNS
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ORD
46h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 4:30 am
ORD
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CNS
25h 40m
1 stop
$3,279Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23

Air Canada flights from Cairns to Chicago

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Air Canada
Jun 16
CNS4:35 pmCairns
54h 25m
3 stops
ORD8:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 23
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 00m
3 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
$2,970
Air Canada
May 17
CNS4:35 pmCairns
42h 05m
3 stops
ORD7:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 21
ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
34h 40m
3 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
$5,333

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Chicago

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Chicago flight tickets
Virgin Australia
Jun 14
CNS6:00 amCairns
33h 59m
2 stops
ORD12:59 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 21
ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 50m
2 stops
CNS11:10 amCairns
$2,063
Virgin Australia
Jun 14
CNS7:15 pmCairns
34h 14m
2 stops
ORD2:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 21
ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 50m
3 stops
CNS4:10 pmCairns
$2,228
Virgin Australia
Jun 14
CNS1:55 pmCairns
39h 34m
3 stops
ORD2:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 21
ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 50m
3 stops
CNS4:10 pmCairns
$2,649

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CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 6/14

6:00 am-12:59 am

2 stops33h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/21

6:20 pm-11:10 am

2 stops25h 50m

$2,063

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 6/16

11:00 am-3:05 pm

3 stops43h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/23

5:10 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$2,200

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 6/16

11:55 am-4:51 am

2 stops31h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/23

2:30 pm-10:45 am

2 stops29h 15m

$2,214

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 6/14

7:15 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops34h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/21

6:20 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops30h 50m

$2,228

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 5/17

7:00 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/21

7:20 pm-9:50 am

2 stops47h 30m

$2,381

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 6/14

1:55 pm-2:29 pm

3 stops39h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/21

6:20 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops30h 50m

$2,649

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 5/17

11:00 am-5:45 am

3 stops33h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/21

6:59 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$2,791

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sun 6/14

6:45 am-5:59 am

2 stops38h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/21

11:50 am-4:30 am

1 stop25h 40m

$2,931

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 6/16

4:35 pm-8:00 am

3 stops54h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/23

12:55 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops36h 00m

$2,970

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 6/16

6:45 am-2:20 pm

2 stops46h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/23

11:50 am-4:30 am

1 stop25h 40m

$3,279

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Fastest flight time

43h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Chicago takes 43h 05m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Chicago.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Chicago

  • How far is Cairns to Chicago by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Cairns to Chicago is 8854.7 mi. Flights usually cover this in 43h 05m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Chicago refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Chicago?

    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 layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The required travel and health documents for your Chicago 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 license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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