Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns from $890

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Air Canada Logo
7:41 pm - 2:10 pmORD-CNS
27h 29m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 4:44 pmCNS-ORD
25h 44m2 stops
$972Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 27
Air Canada Logo
8:51 am - 2:10 pmORD-CNS
38h 19m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 10:05 pmCNS-ORD
43h 30m3 stops
$982Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 27
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7:41 pm - 11:05 amORD-CNS
24h 24m2 stops
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6:00 am - 4:44 pmCNS-ORD
26h 44m2 stops
$1,088
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5
Air Canada Logo
7:41 pm - 2:10 pmORD-CNS
27h 29m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 2:41 pmCNS-ORD
24h 41m2 stops
$1,247Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5
Air Canada Logo
12:00 pm - 2:15 pmORD-CNS
35h 15m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 4:44 pmCNS-ORD
26h 44m2 stops
$1,410Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5
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3:45 pm - 3:55 pmORD-CNS
33h 10m2 stops
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6:00 am - 4:42 pmCNS-ORD
25h 42m2 stops
$1,582
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Fri, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 26
Singapore Airlines Logo
1:36 pm - 5:00 pmORD-CNS
36h 24m3 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 9:48 pmCNS-ORD
43h 13m3 stops
$2,333Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5
Singapore Airlines Logo
1:36 pm - 5:00 pmORD-CNS
36h 24m3 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 9:48 pmCNS-ORD
43h 13m3 stops
$2,386Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5
Japan Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 4:25 amORD-CNS
25h 15m1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 2:35 pmCNS-ORD
41h 40m1 stop
$10,550Japan Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 27
Japan Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 4:25 amORD-CNS
25h 15m1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 7:25 amCNS-ORD
34h 50m2 stops
$10,578Japan Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5

Air Canada flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns

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Air Canada
Oct 21
ORD7:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 29m
2 stops
CNS2:10 pmCairns
Oct 27
CNS6:00 amCairns
25h 44m
2 stops
ORD4:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Air Canada
Oct 21
ORD8:51 amChicago O'Hare Intl
38h 19m
2 stops
CNS2:10 pmCairns
Oct 27
CNS5:35 pmCairns
43h 30m
3 stops
ORD10:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
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

Singapore Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns

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Singapore Airlines
Oct 20
ORD1:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 24m
3 stops
CNS5:00 pmCairns
Nov 5
CNS6:35 pmCairns
43h 13m
3 stops
ORD9:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Singapore Airlines
Oct 20
ORD1:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 24m
3 stops
CNS5:00 pmCairns
Nov 5
CNS6:35 pmCairns
43h 13m
3 stops
ORD9:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

7:41 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Cairns

Mon 10/27

6:00 am-4:44 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$972

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

8:51 am-2:10 pm

2 stops38h 19m

Cairns

Mon 10/27

5:35 pm-10:05 pm

3 stops43h 30m

$982

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

7:41 pm-11:05 am

2 stops24h 24m

Cairns

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-4:44 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$1,088

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

$1,247

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-4:44 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$1,410

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

3:45 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Cairns

Fri 9/26

6:00 am-4:42 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$1,582

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

$2,333

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

$2,386

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

12:10 pm-4:25 am

1 stop25h 15m

Cairns

Mon 10/27

11:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop41h 40m

$10,550

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

$10,578

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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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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

$890

Fastest flight time

24h 24m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $890. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $972.
The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns takes 24h 24m
There are no direct flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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)
  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cairns by plane?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl and Cairns are 8839.3 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 24h 24m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns Airport are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns Airport?

    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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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