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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns from $2,225

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CNS
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from O'Hare Intl to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 December 2025.

Wed 4/215:35ORD - CNS
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/206:00CNS - ORD
2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$2,225
Thu 5/214:35ORD - CNS
1 stop27h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/211:25CNS - ORD
1 stop41h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/12$2,565
Sat 21/215:35ORD - CNS
2 stops31h 20mAir Canada
Wed 25/206:00CNS - ORD
2 stops26h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 20/12$2,598
Thu 5/215:35ORD - CNS
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/206:00CNS - ORD
2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$2,302

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Round-trip from

$2,225
4/2-11/2
  • 4/2-11/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 06m total
  • Chicago to Cairns
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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

15:35-14:00

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Wed 11/2

06:00-14:41

2 stops24h 41m

$2,225

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/2

15:35-14:05

2 stops30h 30m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:00-14:41

2 stops24h 41m

$2,302

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/2

14:35-09:55

1 stop27h 20m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:25-12:55

1 stop41h 30m

$2,565

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

15:35-14:55

2 stops31h 20m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

06:00-16:38

2 stops26h 38m

$2,598

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Deals found on 20/12

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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 27h 20m. Fly via Cathay Pacific 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?

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