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Cheap flights from Cairns to Chicago from $723

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Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 2:41 pm
CNS
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ORD
24h 41m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:40 pm - 2:55 pm
ORD
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CNS
31h 15m
2 stops
$1,997Air Canada
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 am - 6:35 pm
CNS
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ORD
27h 35m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
4:45 pm - 1:00 pm
ORD
-
CNS
29h 15m
2 stops
$2,001Virgin Australia
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:35 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
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ORD
65h 20m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:35 pm - 10:45 am
ORD
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CNS
52h 10m
2 stops
$2,002Cathay Pacific
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 2:41 pm
CNS
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ORD
24h 41m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:40 am - 2:55 pm
ORD
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CNS
36h 15m
3 stops
$2,005Air Canada
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 2:41 pm
CNS
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ORD
24h 41m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:10 pm - 2:55 pm
ORD
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CNS
33h 45m
2 stops
$2,006Air Canada
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 2:41 pm
CNS
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ORD
24h 41m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
2:00 pm - 2:55 pm
ORD
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CNS
32h 55m
3 stops
$2,014Air Canada
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 2:41 pm
CNS
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ORD
24h 41m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
2:00 pm - 2:55 pm
ORD
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CNS
32h 55m
3 stops
$2,066Air Canada
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 4:38 pm
CNS
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ORD
26h 38m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:00 pm - 2:55 pm
ORD
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CNS
34h 55m
3 stops
$2,070Air Canada
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 10:58 am
CNS
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ORD
57h 23m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:40 am - 2:55 pm
ORD
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CNS
36h 15m
3 stops
$2,081Air Canada
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:05 pm
CNS
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ORD
26h 05m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 1:00 pm
ORD
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CNS
27h 50m
2 stops
$2,245United Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8

Air Canada flights from Cairns to Chicago

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Air Canada
Nov 5
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 41m
2 stops
ORD2:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 9
ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 15m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
$1,997
Air Canada
Nov 5
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 41m
2 stops
ORD2:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 9
ORD10:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 15m
3 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
$2,005
Air Canada
Nov 5
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 41m
2 stops
ORD2:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 9
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 45m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
$2,006

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CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 11/5

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

3:40 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$1,997

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 7/1

6:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/8

4:45 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$2,001

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 11/11

11:35 am-12:55 pm

2 stops65h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

2:35 pm-10:45 am

2 stops52h 10m

$2,002

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 11/5

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

10:40 am-2:55 pm

3 stops36h 15m

$2,005

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 11/5

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

1:10 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$2,006

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 11/5

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

2:00 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops32h 55m

$2,014

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

2:00 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops32h 55m

$2,066

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-4:38 pm

2 stops26h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

12:00 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops34h 55m

$2,070

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 11/5

5:35 pm-10:58 am

3 stops57h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

10:40 am-2:55 pm

3 stops36h 15m

$2,081
Quickest round-trip

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 7/1

6:00 am-5:05 pm

3 stops26h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/8

6:10 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$2,245

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Fastest flight time

27h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Chicago takes 27h 35m
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 27h 35m, 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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