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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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7:41 pm - 4:45 pmORD-CNS

30h 04m2 stops

6:00 am - 4:44 pmCNS-ORD

26h 44m2 stops

$973

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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5

7:41 pm - 2:10 pmORD-CNS

27h 29m2 stops

6:00 am - 2:41 pmCNS-ORD

24h 41m2 stops

$1,073Air Canada

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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5

7:35 pm - 11:05 amORD-CNS

24h 30m2 stops

6:40 pm - 2:54 pmCNS-ORD

35h 14m2 stops

$1,109

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Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 16

1:10 pm - 2:55 pmORD-CNS

33h 45m2 stops

5:35 pm - 4:44 pmCNS-ORD

39h 09m2 stops

$1,227Air Canada

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Tue, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 30

1:19 pm - 2:55 pmORD-CNS

33h 36m3 stops

5:35 pm - 4:44 pmCNS-ORD

39h 09m2 stops

$1,233Air Canada

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Tue, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 30

12:00 pm - 2:15 pmORD-CNS

35h 15m3 stops

6:00 am - 2:41 pmCNS-ORD

24h 41m2 stops

$1,406

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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5

12:00 pm - 2:15 pmORD-CNS

35h 15m3 stops

6:00 am - 2:41 pmCNS-ORD

24h 41m2 stops

$1,411Air Canada

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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5

1:36 pm - 5:00 pmORD-CNS

36h 24m3 stops

6:35 pm - 9:48 pmCNS-ORD

43h 13m3 stops

$2,198Singapore Airlines

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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5

10:20 am - 4:35 amORD-CNS

26h 15m1 stop

11:55 am - 7:25 amCNS-ORD

35h 30m1 stop

$10,547Japan Airlines

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Tue, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 30

12:10 pm - 4:25 amORD-CNS

25h 15m1 stop

12:35 pm - 7:25 amCNS-ORD

34h 50m2 stops

$10,579Japan Airlines

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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5

Air Canada flights from Chicago to Cairns

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Air Canada

Oct 20

ORD7:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 29m

2 stops

CNS2:10 pmCairns

Nov 5

CNS6:00 amCairns

24h 41m

2 stops

ORD2:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,073

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Air Canada

Nov 18

ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 45m

2 stops

CNS2:55 pmCairns

Nov 30

CNS5:35 pmCairns

39h 09m

2 stops

ORD4:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,227

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Air Canada

Nov 18

ORD1:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 36m

3 stops

CNS2:55 pmCairns

Nov 30

CNS5:35 pmCairns

39h 09m

2 stops

ORD4:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,233

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Japan Airlines

Nov 18

ORD10:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 15m

1 stop

CNS4:35 amCairns

Nov 30

CNS11:55 amCairns

35h 30m

1 stop

ORD7:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$10,547

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Japan Airlines

Oct 20

ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 15m

1 stop

CNS4:25 amCairns

Nov 5

CNS12:35 pmCairns

34h 50m

2 stops

ORD7:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$10,579

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Japan Airlines

Oct 20

ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 15m

1 stop

CNS4:25 amCairns

Nov 5

CNS11:55 amCairns

41h 40m

1 stop

ORD1:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$10,586

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ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

7:41 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops30h 04m

Cairns

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-4:44 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$973

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

7:41 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Cairns

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$1,073

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

7:35 pm-11:05 am

2 stops24h 30m

Cairns

Sat 8/16

6:40 pm-2:54 pm

2 stops35h 14m

$1,109

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

1:10 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Cairns

Sun 11/30

5:35 pm-4:44 pm

2 stops39h 09m

$1,227

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

1:19 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops33h 36m

Cairns

Sun 11/30

5:35 pm-4:44 pm

2 stops39h 09m

$1,233

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

12:00 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops35h 15m

Cairns

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$1,406

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

12:00 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops35h 15m

Cairns

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$1,411

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

1:36 pm-5:00 pm

3 stops36h 24m

Cairns

Wed 11/5

6:35 pm-9:48 pm

3 stops43h 13m

$2,198

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

10:20 am-4:35 am

1 stop26h 15m

Cairns

Sun 11/30

11:55 am-7:25 am

1 stop35h 30m

$10,547

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

12:10 pm-4:25 am

1 stop25h 15m

Cairns

Wed 11/5

12:35 pm-7:25 am

2 stops34h 50m

$10,579

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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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Best Price Found	$610
Fastest flight time	24h 30m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Cairns	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cairns from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $610. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $973.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Cairns takes 24h 30m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Cairns. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cairns Airport.

There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

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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 24h 30m.
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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