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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cairns from $1,715

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CNS
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,307

One-way from

$1,715
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 20/10-5/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 57m total
  • Chicago to Cairns
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27/7
  • 27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 04m total
  • Chicago to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Mon 20/1019:41ORD - CNS
2 stops26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1106:00CNS - ORD
2 stops26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$2,307
Fri 1/819:40ORD - CNS
2 stops48h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 9/818:40CNS - ORD
3 stops44h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/6$2,392
Mon 28/717:49ORD - CNS
2 stops28h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/814:25CNS - ORD
2 stops31h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$2,852
Fri 1/817:49ORD - CNS
2 stops31h 41mQantas Airways
Sat 9/814:25CNS - ORD
3 stops53h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$2,903
Tue 22/718:45ORD - CNS
2 stops25h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 29/712:25CNS - ORD
2 stops23h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/6$2,969
Mon 21/715:40ORD - CNS
2 stops30h 30mAir Canada
Mon 28/719:15CNS - ORD
3 stops51h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 12/6$4,074
Mon 20/1012:10ORD - CNS
1 stop25h 15mJapan Airlines
Wed 5/1112:35CNS - ORD
2 stops34h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 13/6$16,240

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

19:41-13:00

2 stops26h 19m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

06:00-16:38

2 stops26h 38m

$2,307

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/8

19:40-10:45

2 stops48h 05m

Cairns

Sat 9/8

18:40-23:59

3 stops44h 19m

$2,392

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/7

17:49-12:55

2 stops28h 06m

Cairns

Mon 4/8

14:25-07:02

2 stops31h 37m

$2,852

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/8

17:49-16:30

2 stops31h 41m

Cairns

Sat 9/8

14:25-05:24

3 stops53h 59m

$2,903

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/7

18:45-11:25

2 stops25h 40m

Cairns

Tue 29/7

12:25-21:00

2 stops23h 35m

$2,969

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/7

15:40-13:10

2 stops30h 30m

Cairns

Mon 28/7

19:15-07:59

3 stops51h 44m

$4,074

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

12:10-04:25

1 stop25h 15m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

12:35-07:25

2 stops34h 50m

$16,240

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/7

15:21-11:25

2 stops29h 04m

$1,715

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/7

10:53-16:40

3 stops38h 47m

$2,508

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/7

20:25-15:55

3 stops52h 30m

$3,121

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Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
194 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre vof the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 0 airlines have flights to Cairns from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cairns round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Cairns round-trip from $2,392. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $2,852, and Qantas Airways, from $2,903.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Cairns one-way?

    $2,508 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air New Zealand. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Japan Airlines, with prices starting from $3,121 and $10,898, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Chicago to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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