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2:50 pm - 2:00 pmCNS-ORD
62h 10m2 stops
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3:40 pm - 10:45 amORD-CNS
52h 05m2 stops
$1,099Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
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12:35 pm - 1:55 pmCNS-ORD
40h 20m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:35 pm - 10:45 amORD-CNS
52h 10m2 stops
$1,130Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 15
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 7:53 pmCNS-ORD
28h 53m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:00 am - 2:55 pmORD-CNS
37h 55m3 stops
$1,230Air Canada
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 7:53 pmCNS-ORD
28h 53m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:00 am - 2:55 pmORD-CNS
37h 55m3 stops
$1,663Air Canada
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Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 15
Air New Zealand Logo
10:55 am - 11:12 pmCNS-ORD
27h 17m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
9:26 pm - 9:45 amORD-CNS
45h 19m2 stops
$1,745Air New Zealand
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 13
Virgin Australia Logo
5:25 pm - 5:07 pmCNS-ORD
38h 42m3 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
7:40 pm - 2:10 pmORD-CNS
27h 30m2 stops
$2,199Virgin Australia
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 13
Virgin Australia Logo
5:25 pm - 5:07 pmCNS-ORD
38h 42m3 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
3:40 pm - 11:20 pmORD-CNS
40h 40m3 stops
$2,215Virgin Australia
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 13
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8:30 pm - 8:45 amCNS-ORD
51h 15m2 stops
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5:45 pm - 4:25 amORD-CNS
43h 40m1 stop
$2,326
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 13
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11:40 am - 8:40 amCNS-ORD
36h 00m1 stop
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5:45 pm - 4:25 amORD-CNS
43h 40m1 stop
$3,637
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 13
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6:40 pm - 2:25 pmCNS-ORD
34h 45m2 stops
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1:05 am - 4:25 amORD-CNS
36h 20m1 stop
$9,040
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Tue, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 12

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Chicago

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Cathay Pacific
Mar 11
CNS2:50 pmCairns
62h 10m
2 stops
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 15
ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
52h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:45 amCairns
Cathay Pacific
Mar 12
CNS12:35 pmCairns
40h 20m
2 stops
ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 15
ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
52h 10m
2 stops
CNS10:45 amCairns

Air Canada flights from Cairns to Chicago

Our best Air Canada deals on Cairns to Chicago flight tickets
Air Canada
Mar 11
CNS6:00 amCairns
28h 53m
2 stops
ORD7:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 15
ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 55m
3 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Air Canada
Mar 12
CNS6:00 amCairns
28h 53m
2 stops
ORD7:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 15
ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 55m
3 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns

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CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 3/11

2:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops62h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

3:40 pm-10:45 am

2 stops52h 05m

$1,099

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 3/12

12:35 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops40h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

3:35 pm-10:45 am

2 stops52h 10m

$1,130

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-7:53 pm

2 stops28h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

10:00 am-2:55 pm

3 stops37h 55m

$1,230

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-7:53 pm

2 stops28h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

10:00 am-2:55 pm

3 stops37h 55m

$1,663

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 10/7

10:55 am-11:12 pm

2 stops27h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

9:26 pm-9:45 am

2 stops45h 19m

$1,745

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 10/7

5:25 pm-5:07 pm

3 stops38h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

7:40 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$2,199

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 10/7

5:25 pm-5:07 pm

3 stops38h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

3:40 pm-11:20 pm

3 stops40h 40m

$2,215

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 10/7

8:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops51h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

5:45 pm-4:25 am

1 stop43h 40m

$2,326

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 10/7

11:40 am-8:40 am

1 stop36h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

5:45 pm-4:25 am

1 stop43h 40m

$3,637

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 10/7

6:40 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/12

1:05 am-4:25 am

1 stop36h 20m

$9,040

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  • 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 27h 17m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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    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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