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Cheapest round-trip
$1,822
Typical prices: $1,327-$1,924
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Sun 12/2Fri 12/7
CNS - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$837
Typical prices: $820-$1,251
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Fri 10/5
CNS - ORD • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Chicago (CNS-ORD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cairns to Chicago

Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7
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6:00 am - 2:37 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 37m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
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3:30 pm - 5:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
33h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
$1,822Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7
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6:05 pm - 8:48 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
42h 43m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
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3:30 pm - 5:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
33h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
$1,839Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
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7:15 pm - 2:30 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 15m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Doha Hamad Intl
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6:50 pm - 8:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
69h 40m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne
$1,877Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
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2:40 pm - 12:30 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
61h 50m2 stops Melbourne Hong Kong Intl
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2:10 pm - 8:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
50h 20m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne
$1,923Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
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12:35 pm - 12:30 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl
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2:10 pm - 10:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
52h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne
$1,931Cathay Pacific
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
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12:35 pm - 12:30 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl
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2:10 pm - 10:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
52h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne
$1,935Cathay Pacific
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
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12:35 pm - 12:30 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl
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2:10 pm - 10:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
52h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne
$1,936Cathay Pacific
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
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12:35 pm - 12:30 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl
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2:10 pm - 10:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
52h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne
$1,937Cathay Pacific
Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7
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6:05 pm - 7:58 pmCNS  Cairns-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 53m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
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1:57 pm - 5:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CNS Cairns
35h 33m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,002Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Cathay Pacific ($1,931) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the last 5 days.

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Your Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,822 to $10,403. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,623, which is 87% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Ace

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flights from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport pass through Hong Kong Intl (HKG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On the Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 9%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,769 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,924: a $155 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What is the time difference between Cairns and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 15 hours behind Cairns (Central Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,769 - about $155 less than Tuesday (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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