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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns from $2,096

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CNS
7 Jan — 14 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 December 2025.

Sun 21/1210:03ORD - CNS
3 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1215:35CNS - ORD
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$4,150
Fri 19/1216:34ORD - CNS
2 stops31h 41mQantas Airways
Mon 26/117:35CNS - ORD
2 stops46h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/12$15,562
Fri 19/1216:46ORD - CNS
2 stops26h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/111:45CNS - ORD
2 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$15,844
Fri 19/1211:15ORD - CNS
3 stops35h 40mAir Canada
Mon 26/117:35CNS - ORD
3 stops54h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 7/12$27,567
Fri 19/1210:20ORD - CNS
1 stop26h 15mJapan Airlines
Mon 26/111:55CNS - ORD
1 stop41h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/12$43,903

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$2,096
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 21/1-28/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 09m total
  • Chicago to Cairns
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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

13:15-11:00

2 stops29h 45m

Cairns

Wed 28/1

15:35-23:59

2 stops24h 24m

$2,096

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

13:15-14:05

2 stops32h 50m

Cairns

Wed 28/1

15:35-14:57

3 stops39h 22m

$2,352

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

15:35-14:00

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Thu 26/2

06:00-16:38

2 stops26h 38m

$2,445

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

14:35-09:55

1 stop27h 20m

Cairns

Thu 26/2

11:25-12:55

1 stop41h 30m

$2,964

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

09:40-17:20

3 stops39h 40m

Cairns

Wed 28/1

18:35-19:36

3 stops41h 01m

$3,762

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/12

15:40-23:05

2 stops39h 25m

$2,367

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/1

14:35-05:45

2 stops47h 10m

$3,026

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/12

14:35-09:55

1 stop27h 20m

$3,535

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/1

14:35-16:50

2 stops58h 15m

$4,040

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from Chicago O'Hare Intl. On average, Cairns has 0 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 0 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns in 29h 45m. Fly via American Airlines, Qantas Airways, or Air Canada to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cairns is about 14225 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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