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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns from $1,148

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CNS
25 Jun — 2 Jul1
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 26 May 2026.

Tue 28/721:30
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops55h 50m
United Airlines
Fri 7/806:00
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops31h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/5$2,519
Tue 28/719:45
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops24h 25m
Air Canada
Fri 7/819:15
CNS
-
ORD
3 stops51h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/5$2,605
Thu 9/719:08
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops26h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/715:45
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops28h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5$2,803
Mon 6/715:40
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops28h 30m
Air Canada
Mon 13/706:00
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops23h 36m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/5$2,958
Tue 7/718:28
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops32h 07m
Qantas Airways
Tue 14/706:50
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops32h 17m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/5$3,134
Tue 7/710:40
ORD
-
CNS
1 stop26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/712:10
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops33h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5$3,321
Mon 6/719:08
ORD
-
CNS
3 stops37h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/706:00
CNS
-
ORD
3 stops51h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5$3,376
Thu 10/1217:09
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops33h 56m
United Airlines
Mon 14/1206:00
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops28h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/5$3,410

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Round-trip from

$2,519

One-way from

$1,148
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/7-7/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 49m total
  • Chicago to Cairns
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3/8
  • 3/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 28m total
  • Chicago to Cairns
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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

21:30-20:20

2 stops55h 50m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

06:00-22:59

2 stops31h 59m

$2,519

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

19:45-11:10

2 stops24h 25m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

19:15-08:00

3 stops51h 45m

$2,605
Fastest return journey

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/7

19:08-12:55

2 stops26h 47m

Cairns

Thu 16/7

15:45-05:09

2 stops28h 24m

$2,803

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

18:28-17:35

2 stops32h 07m

Cairns

Tue 14/7

06:50-00:07

2 stops32h 17m

$3,134

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/7

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Mon 13/7

19:15-19:52

3 stops39h 37m

$3,146

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

10:40-04:30

1 stop26h 50m

Cairns

Tue 14/7

12:10-06:17

2 stops33h 07m

$3,321

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/7

10:40-04:30

1 stop26h 50m

Cairns

Mon 13/7

12:35-14:20

2 stops40h 45m

$4,063
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/8

21:57-22:25

3 stops57h 28m

$1,148

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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 25m. Fly via United Airlines, Air Canada, or Qantas Airways 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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    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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