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Cheap flights from Cairns to Chicago from $1,179

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Chicago departing on 8/6. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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12:40 pm - 6:17 am
CNS
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ORD
32h 37m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 11:40 am
ORD
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CNS
35h 20m
3 stops
$1,179Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
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12:40 pm - 5:37 am
CNS
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ORD
31h 57m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 11:40 am
ORD
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CNS
35h 20m
3 stops
$1,200Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:30 pm
CNS
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ORD
28h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:49 am - 10:30 pm
ORD
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CNS
43h 41m
2 stops
$1,304Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Qantas Airways Logo
6:50 am - 7:42 pm
CNS
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ORD
27h 52m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
3:22 pm - 11:50 am
ORD
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CNS
29h 28m
2 stops
$1,392Qantas Airways
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 am - 7:53 am
CNS
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ORD
34h 58m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
1:58 pm - 10:45 am
ORD
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CNS
29h 47m
2 stops
$1,709Air New Zealand
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 2:20 pm
CNS
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ORD
46h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
ORD
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CNS
57h 55m
2 stops
$1,752Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Tue, Aug 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 6:20 am
CNS
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ORD
29h 35m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 11:50 am
ORD
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CNS
36h 05m
2 stops
$1,849Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 pm - 2:20 pm
CNS
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ORD
40h 45m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 11:50 am
ORD
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CNS
52h 50m
2 stops
$2,005Cathay Pacific
Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 30
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6:00 am - 9:03 pm
CNS
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ORD
30h 03m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
12:51 pm - 4:10 pm
ORD
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CNS
36h 19m
3 stops
$2,102Virgin Australia
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Virgin Australia Logo
9:00 pm - 4:38 pm
CNS
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ORD
34h 38m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
6:20 pm - 4:10 pm
ORD
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CNS
30h 50m
3 stops
$2,181Virgin Australia
Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 30

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Virgin Australia
Aug 5
CNS6:00 amCairns
30h 03m
2 stops
ORD9:03 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 12
ORD12:51 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 19m
3 stops
CNS4:10 pmCairns
$2,102
Virgin Australia
Jul 16
CNS9:00 pmCairns
34h 38m
2 stops
ORD4:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 30
ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 50m
3 stops
CNS4:10 pmCairns
$2,181
Virgin Australia
Jul 16
CNS1:55 pmCairns
39h 40m
3 stops
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 11
ORD12:51 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 19m
3 stops
CNS4:10 pmCairns
$2,434

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CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 8/6

12:40 pm-6:17 am

2 stops32h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

9:20 am-11:40 am

3 stops35h 20m

$1,179

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 8/6

12:40 pm-5:37 am

3 stops31h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

9:20 am-11:40 am

3 stops35h 20m

$1,200

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 8/5

7:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

11:49 am-10:30 pm

2 stops43h 41m

$1,304
Quickest round-trip

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 8/6

6:50 am-7:42 pm

2 stops27h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

3:22 pm-11:50 am

2 stops29h 28m

$1,392

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 8/8

11:55 am-7:53 am

2 stops34h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

1:58 pm-10:45 am

2 stops29h 47m

$1,709

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 7/16

6:50 am-2:20 pm

2 stops46h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

4:00 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops57h 55m

$1,752

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 8/8

3:45 pm-6:20 am

3 stops29h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

8:45 am-11:50 am

2 stops36h 05m

$1,849

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 7/16

12:35 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/30

4:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops52h 50m

$2,005

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 8/5

6:00 am-9:03 pm

2 stops30h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

12:51 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops36h 19m

$2,102

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 7/16

9:00 pm-4:38 pm

2 stops34h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/30

6:20 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops30h 50m

$2,181

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Fastest flight time

32h 37m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Cairns to Chicago takes 32h 37m
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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 32h 37m, 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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