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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns from $745

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CNS
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
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 24 March 2026.

Thu 22/1015:40
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1106:00
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops26h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$2,072
Sat 23/521:15
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops51h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/519:10
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$2,073
Sat 23/520:20
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops52h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/506:00
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$2,124
Sat 23/520:20
ORD
-
CNS
3 stops52h 35m
Air Canada
Fri 29/506:00
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops23h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/3$2,130
Mon 25/507:09
ORD
-
CNS
3 stops39h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/519:10
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$2,133
Tue 5/516:03
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops28h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/521:10
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops39h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$2,134
Sat 23/515:40
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/515:45
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$2,146
Sat 29/819:48
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops30h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/916:35
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops37h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$2,147
Thu 22/1015:40
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1117:35
CNS
-
ORD
3 stops44h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$2,150
Mon 4/515:40
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/506:00
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$2,174

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Round-trip from

$2,073

One-way from

$745
23/5-31/5
  • 23/5-31/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 15m total
  • Chicago to Cairns
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30/5
  • 30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 35m total
  • Chicago to Cairns
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Customise your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2026.
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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

20:20-15:55

2 stops52h 35m

Cairns

Fri 29/5

06:00-14:45

2 stops23h 45m

$2,124

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Sat 30/5

15:45-14:45

2 stops38h 00m

$2,146
Fastest return journey

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

15:40-13:40

2 stops31h 00m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

06:00-20:15

2 stops29h 15m

$2,174

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/8

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Mon 10/8

19:15-14:41

2 stops34h 26m

$2,246

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

15:40-15:55

2 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

19:15-22:05

2 stops41h 50m

$2,345

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/5

18:59-18:25

2 stops32h 26m

Cairns

Sun 31/5

19:10-19:58

2 stops39h 48m

$2,596

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

14:15-15:55

3 stops34h 40m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

19:15-08:00

3 stops51h 45m

$2,775

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/4

19:20-09:45

3 stops47h 25m

Cairns

Sat 25/4

11:00-15:05

3 stops43h 05m

$3,021
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 30/5

18:05-11:40

2 stops26h 35m

$745

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/8

20:27-20:10

3 stops56h 43m

$872

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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 28h 30m. Fly via Air Canada to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cairns is about 14225 km.

  • 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?

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

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