What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Cairns?

Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Cairns

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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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11:45 am - 11:00 amORD-CNS

31h 15m2 stops

3:35 pm - 7:27 amCNS-ORD

31h 52m2 stops

$1,088American Airlines

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Sat, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 24

3:10 pm - 11:00 amORD-CNS

27h 50m2 stops

6:00 am - 9:23 pmCNS-ORD

31h 23m2 stops

$1,090American Airlines

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Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 27

8:50 am - 11:50 amORD-CNS

35h 00m2 stops

12:35 pm - 5:20 amCNS-ORD

32h 45m2 stops

$1,153Qantas Airways

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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16

11:26 am - 11:50 amORD-CNS

32h 24m2 stops

12:35 pm - 5:20 amCNS-ORD

32h 45m2 stops

$1,171Qantas Airways

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Sun, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 16

5:10 pm - 2:05 pmORD-CNS

28h 55m2 stops

6:40 am - 7:35 pmCNS-ORD

28h 55m2 stops

$1,291Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 15

6:17 pm - 11:20 amORD-CNS

25h 03m2 stops

12:05 pm - 5:20 amCNS-ORD

33h 15m3 stops

$1,328Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16

2:35 pm - 9:55 amORD-CNS

27h 20m1 stop

11:25 am - 12:55 pmCNS-ORD

41h 30m1 stop

$1,932Cathay Pacific

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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16

8:15 pm - 2:55 pmORD-CNS

50h 40m3 stops

6:00 am - 4:44 pmCNS-ORD

26h 44m2 stops

$2,006Air Canada

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Sat, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 17

2:35 pm - 11:50 amORD-CNS

53h 15m2 stops

11:25 am - 12:55 pmCNS-ORD

41h 30m1 stop

$2,010Cathay Pacific

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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16

8:15 pm - 2:55 pmORD-CNS

50h 40m3 stops

6:00 am - 7:54 pmCNS-ORD

29h 54m2 stops

$2,056Air Canada

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Sat, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 18

American Airlines flights from Chicago to Cairns

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American Airlines

Nov 15

ORD11:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 15m

2 stops

CNS11:00 amCairns

Nov 24

CNS3:35 pmCairns

31h 52m

2 stops

ORD7:27 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,088

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American Airlines

Jan 14

ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 50m

2 stops

CNS11:00 amCairns

Jan 27

CNS6:00 amCairns

31h 23m

2 stops

ORD9:23 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,090

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Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to Cairns

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Qantas Airways

Dec 9

ORD8:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 00m

2 stops

CNS11:50 amCairns

Dec 16

CNS12:35 pmCairns

32h 45m

2 stops

ORD5:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,153

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Qantas Airways

Dec 7

ORD11:26 amChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 24m

2 stops

CNS11:50 amCairns

Dec 16

CNS12:35 pmCairns

32h 45m

2 stops

ORD5:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,171

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Qantas Airways

Dec 6

ORD9:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

38h 40m

2 stops

CNS4:15 pmCairns

Dec 14

CNS12:35 pmCairns

44h 23m

2 stops

ORD4:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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ORD - CNS

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Sat 11/15

11:45 am-11:00 am

2 stops31h 15m

Cairns

Mon 11/24

3:35 pm-7:27 am

2 stops31h 52m

$1,088

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

3:10 pm-11:00 am

2 stops27h 50m

Cairns

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-9:23 pm

2 stops31h 23m

$1,090

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

8:50 am-11:50 am

2 stops35h 00m

Cairns

Tue 12/16

12:35 pm-5:20 am

2 stops32h 45m

$1,153

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

11:26 am-11:50 am

2 stops32h 24m

Cairns

Tue 12/16

12:35 pm-5:20 am

2 stops32h 45m

$1,171

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

5:10 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Cairns

Mon 12/15

6:40 am-7:35 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,291

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

6:17 pm-11:20 am

2 stops25h 03m

Cairns

Tue 12/16

12:05 pm-5:20 am

3 stops33h 15m

$1,328

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

2:35 pm-9:55 am

1 stop27h 20m

Cairns

Tue 12/16

11:25 am-12:55 pm

1 stop41h 30m

$1,932

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

8:15 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops50h 40m

Cairns

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-4:44 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$2,006

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

2:35 pm-11:50 am

2 stops53h 15m

Cairns

Tue 12/16

11:25 am-12:55 pm

1 stop41h 30m

$2,010

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

8:15 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops50h 40m

Cairns

Thu 12/18

6:00 am-7:54 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$2,056

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Cairns. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,493. The most expensive day to fly to Cairns is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,994.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

Our data shows that the cheapest Chicago to Cairns flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Cairns in the afternoon for as low as $1,771. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Cairns, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,927 per ticket.

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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 25h 03m.
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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