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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cairns from $1,339

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10:30 am - 4:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
26h 05m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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12:35 pm - 7:05 amCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 30m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
$1,339Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 27
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7:17 pm - 12:45 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
26h 28m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:00 am - 5:57 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 57m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles
$1,385American Airlines
Tue, May 4 - Tue, May 11
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3:25 pm - 10:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
27h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane
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9:15 am - 4:58 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 43m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles
$1,883Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 27
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6:50 pm - 11:05 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
36h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane
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11:45 am - 2:30 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
42h 45m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,896Qatar Airways
Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17
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6:50 pm - 11:05 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
36h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane
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11:45 am - 2:30 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
42h 45m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,897Qatar Airways
Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17
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3:40 pm - 1:40 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
31h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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7:05 pm - 6:55 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 50m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$1,900Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 4 - Tue, May 11
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7:20 pm - 9:45 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
71h 25m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne
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11:00 am - 3:05 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
43h 05m3 stops Melbourne Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Doha Hamad Intl
$1,934Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 4 - Tue, May 11
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10:30 am - 10:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
32h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane
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5:40 pm - 11:27 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
45h 47m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles
$1,964Qantas Airways
Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 29
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4:00 pm - 10:40 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
38h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
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5:40 pm - 11:27 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
45h 47m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles
$1,967Qantas Airways
Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 29
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1:30 pm - 10:40 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
41h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane
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9:15 am - 11:27 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 12m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles
$2,004Qantas Airways
Fri, Dec 11 - Wed, Dec 30

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American Airlines flights from Chicago to Cairns

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American Airlines
May 4
ORD7:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 28m
2 stops
CNS12:45 pmCairns
May 11
CNS6:00 amCairns
26h 57m
2 stops
ORD5:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,385
American Airlines
Dec 24
ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 55m
2 stops
CNS11:50 amCairns
Dec 31
CNS6:00 amCairns
31h 00m
2 stops
ORD9:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$2,515

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chicago to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Feb 13
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 15m
2 stops
CNS11:05 pmCairns
Feb 17
CNS11:45 amCairns
42h 45m
2 stops
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,896
Qatar Airways
Feb 13
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 15m
2 stops
CNS11:05 pmCairns
Feb 17
CNS11:45 amCairns
42h 45m
2 stops
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,897

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/24

10:30 am-4:35 am

1 stop26h 05m

Cairns

Sat 2/27

12:35 pm-7:05 am

2 stops34h 30m

$1,339

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/4

7:17 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops26h 28m

Cairns

Tue 5/11

6:00 am-5:57 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$1,385
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ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/24

3:25 pm-10:30 am

2 stops27h 05m

Cairns

Sat 2/27

9:15 am-4:58 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$1,883

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/13

6:50 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Cairns

Wed 2/17

11:45 am-2:30 pm

2 stops42h 45m

$1,896

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/13

6:50 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Cairns

Wed 2/17

11:45 am-2:30 pm

2 stops42h 45m

$1,897

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/4

3:40 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Cairns

Tue 5/11

7:05 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops38h 50m

$1,900

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/4

7:20 pm-9:45 am

3 stops71h 25m

Cairns

Tue 5/11

11:00 am-3:05 pm

3 stops43h 05m

$1,934

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/11

10:30 am-10:30 am

2 stops32h 00m

Cairns

Tue 12/29

5:40 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops45h 47m

$1,964

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/12

4:00 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Cairns

Tue 12/29

5:40 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops45h 47m

$1,967

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/11

1:30 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Cairns

Wed 12/30

9:15 am-11:27 pm

2 stops30h 12m

$2,004

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$1,339

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29h 09m

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The best flight deal from Chicago to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,339
The fastest flight from Chicago to Cairns takes 29h 09m
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  • How far is Chicago to Cairns by plane?

    A flight from Chicago to Cairns will travel around 8854.7 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 29h 09m.

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

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Cairns Airport are updated daily.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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