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Cheap flights from Cairns to Chicago from $2,354
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CHI
9 Nov — 16 Nov1
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2026.
Thu 5/1112:35 -
2 stops39h 55m
Mon 9/1114:10 -
2 stops58h 40m
Deal found 7/10$2,354
Wed 2/1219:15 -
2 stops59h 15m
Wed 9/1218:50 -
2 stops42h 55m
Deal found 6/10$2,645
Tue 1/1218:05 -
2 stops58h 25m
Tue 8/1214:10 -
2 stops50h 20m
Deal found 7/10$2,662
Best flights from Cairns to ChicagoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Thu 5/1115:40 -
2 stops36h 50m
Mon 9/1114:10 -
2 stops34h 40m
Deal found 8/10$2,360
Wed 2/1219:15 -
2 stops59h 15m
Wed 9/1218:50 -
2 stops42h 55m
Deal found 6/10$2,645
Tue 1/1215:45 -
3 stops44h 13m
Tue 8/1208:49 -
2 stops38h 06m
Deal found 9/10$3,492
Tue 1/1218:05 -
2 stops58h 25m
Tue 8/1214:10 -
2 stops50h 20m
Deal found 7/10$2,662
Last-minute flights from Cairns to ChicagoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Chicago. Data last updated 10 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Chicago. Data last updated 10 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 5/1112:35 -
2 stops39h 55m
Mon 9/1114:10 -
2 stops58h 40m
Deal found 7/10$2,354
Thu 5/1117:35 -
3 stops42h 23m
Mon 9/1115:30 -
2 stops30h 30m
Deal found 9/10$3,728
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Cairns
Thu 5/11
15:40-12:30
2 stops36h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 9/11
14:10-16:50
2 stops34h 40m
$2,360
CairnsChicago
CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
CNSORD
Cairns
Wed 2/12
19:15-14:30
2 stops59h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 9/12
18:50-05:45
2 stops42h 55m
$2,645
CairnsChicago
CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
CNSORD
Cairns
Tue 1/12
18:05-12:30
2 stops58h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 8/12
14:10-08:30
2 stops50h 20m
$2,662
CairnsChicago
CNS Cairns - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
CNSORD
Cairns
Tue 1/12
15:45-19:58
3 stops44h 13m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 8/12
08:49-14:55
2 stops38h 06m
$3,492
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