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Cheap flights from Cairns to Chicago from $831

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7:00 pm - 4:50 pm
CNS
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ORD
36h 50m
2 stops
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7:20 pm - 5:30 am
ORD
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CNS
43h 10m
2 stops
$1,698Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
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12:40 pm - 5:59 am
CNS
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ORD
32h 19m
2 stops
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10:40 am - 4:30 am
ORD
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CNS
26h 50m
1 stop
$1,972Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
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12:40 pm - 5:59 am
CNS
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ORD
32h 19m
2 stops
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9:55 am - 4:30 am
ORD
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CNS
27h 35m
2 stops
$1,991Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
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6:00 am - 10:59 pm
CNS
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ORD
31h 59m
2 stops
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4:30 pm - 4:10 pm
ORD
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CNS
32h 40m
3 stops
$2,010Virgin Australia
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
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11:00 am - 4:50 pm
CNS
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ORD
44h 50m
3 stops
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7:20 pm - 9:45 am
ORD
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CNS
47h 25m
3 stops
$2,041Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
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6:00 am - 2:45 pm
CNS
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ORD
23h 45m
2 stops
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2:15 pm - 1:40 pm
ORD
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CNS
32h 25m
3 stops
$2,085Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
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6:20 pm - 5:43 pm
CNS
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ORD
38h 23m
2 stops
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5:10 pm - 10:35 am
ORD
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CNS
26h 25m
2 stops
$2,127Qantas Airways
Sat, Jun 27 - Thu, Jul 23
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6:00 am - 11:58 pm
CNS
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ORD
32h 58m
3 stops
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8:05 am - 10:35 am
ORD
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CNS
35h 30m
2 stops
$2,215Qantas Airways
Sat, Jun 27 - Thu, Jul 23
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1:40 pm - 2:35 pm
CNS
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ORD
39h 55m
3 stops
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3:26 pm - 4:10 pm
ORD
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CNS
33h 44m
3 stops
$2,391Virgin Australia
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
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7:15 pm - 8:22 pm
CNS
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ORD
40h 07m
2 stops
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4:35 pm - 11:10 am
ORD
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CNS
27h 35m
2 stops
$2,416Virgin Australia
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Chicago

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Virgin Australia
May 27
CNS6:00 amCairns
31h 59m
2 stops
ORD10:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 3
ORD4:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 40m
3 stops
CNS4:10 pmCairns
$2,010
Virgin Australia
May 27
CNS1:40 pmCairns
39h 55m
3 stops
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 3
ORD3:26 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 44m
3 stops
CNS4:10 pmCairns
$2,391
Virgin Australia
Apr 30
CNS7:15 pmCairns
40h 07m
2 stops
ORD8:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 4
ORD4:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 35m
2 stops
CNS11:10 amCairns
$2,416

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Chicago

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Chicago flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Jun 27
CNS6:20 pmCairns
38h 23m
2 stops
ORD5:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 23
ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
2 stops
CNS10:35 amCairns
$2,127
Qantas Airways
Jun 27
CNS6:00 amCairns
32h 58m
3 stops
ORD11:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 23
ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 30m
2 stops
CNS10:35 amCairns
$2,215

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CairnsChicago

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CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 5/27

7:00 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

7:20 pm-5:30 am

2 stops43h 10m

$1,698

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 5/28

12:40 pm-5:59 am

2 stops32h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

10:40 am-4:30 am

1 stop26h 50m

$1,972

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 5/28

12:40 pm-5:59 am

2 stops32h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

9:55 am-4:30 am

2 stops27h 35m

$1,991

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 5/27

6:00 am-10:59 pm

2 stops31h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

4:30 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops32h 40m

$2,010

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 5/28

11:00 am-4:50 pm

3 stops44h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

7:20 pm-9:45 am

3 stops47h 25m

$2,041
Quickest round-trip

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 5/28

6:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

2:15 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops32h 25m

$2,085

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 6/27

6:20 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops38h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/23

5:10 pm-10:35 am

2 stops26h 25m

$2,127

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 6/27

6:00 am-11:58 pm

3 stops32h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/23

8:05 am-10:35 am

2 stops35h 30m

$2,215

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 5/27

1:40 pm-2:35 pm

3 stops39h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

3:26 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops33h 44m

$2,391

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 4/30

7:15 pm-8:22 pm

2 stops40h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

4:35 pm-11:10 am

2 stops27h 35m

$2,416

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Fastest flight time

34h 08m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Cairns to Chicago takes 34h 08m
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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 34h 08m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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    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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