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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns from $1,526

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CNS
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
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 25 July 2026.

Mon 7/919:07
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops26h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/907:00
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops27h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,796
Wed 19/815:22
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops28h 13m
American Airlines
Wed 26/813:55
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops30h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,807
Tue 8/916:57
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops28h 58m
American Airlines
Tue 15/913:55
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops30h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,813
Tue 28/717:10
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops30h 50m
American Airlines
Fri 7/815:45
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops30h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,879
Fri 4/917:16
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops26h 19m
Qantas Airways
Sun 13/911:20
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops43h 33m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/7$2,036
Tue 8/917:16
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops26h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/915:45
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$2,065
Tue 8/919:48
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops24h 22m
Air Canada
Tue 15/916:35
CNS
-
ORD
3 stops54h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/7$2,086
Tue 28/717:10
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops26h 25m
Qantas Airways
Fri 7/812:35
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops42h 19m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/7$2,095

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Round-trip from

$1,796

One-way from

$1,526
7/9-14/9
  • 7/9-14/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 24m total
  • Chicago to Cairns
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7/9
  • 7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 19m total
  • Chicago to Cairns
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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/9

17:16-10:35

2 stops26h 19m

Cairns

Sun 13/9

11:20-15:53

2 stops43h 33m

$2,036

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/9

17:16-10:35

2 stops26h 19m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

15:45-05:00

2 stops28h 15m

$2,065

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/9

19:48-11:10

2 stops24h 22m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

16:35-08:00

3 stops54h 25m

$2,106
Fastest return journey

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/8

17:16-10:35

2 stops26h 19m

Cairns

Wed 26/8

11:20-23:30

3 stops27h 10m

$2,132

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/9

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Sun 13/9

19:15-09:00

3 stops52h 45m

$3,395

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/9

20:35-12:55

2 stops49h 20m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

06:00-15:45

2 stops72h 45m

$4,747

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/11

15:25-10:40

2 stops27h 15m

Cairns

Tue 15/12

09:15-23:30

2 stops30h 15m

$10,064

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/12

20:45-13:35

2 stops48h 50m

Cairns

Sat 9/1

14:35-18:35

2 stops44h 00m

$10,064

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/11

17:15-14:55

2 stops29h 40m

Cairns

Tue 15/12

06:00-16:51

2 stops26h 51m

$10,161

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/12

16:25-04:35

1 stop44h 10m

Cairns

Sat 9/1

11:55-19:35

2 stops47h 40m

$13,220

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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 24h 22m. Fly via 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Cairns?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Cairns?

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