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

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns was $1,308 for a one-way ticket and $1,570 for a round-trip. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Cairns?

A passport is required to fly from Chicago to Cairns. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Cairns?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Cairns?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Cairns. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Cairns?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Cairns?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and CNS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Cairns?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cairns (ORD-CNS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Cairns

Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 27

3:23 pm - 11:00 amORD-CNS

27h 37m2 stops

5:35 pm - 1:55 pmCNS-ORD

36h 20m2 stops

$1,570Qantas Airways

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Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 27

6:40 pm - 10:30 pmORD-CNS

35h 50m2 stops

6:00 am - 2:57 pmCNS-ORD

24h 57m2 stops

$1,667Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 27

3:23 pm - 11:50 amORD-CNS

28h 27m2 stops

9:20 am - 9:23 pmCNS-ORD

28h 03m3 stops

$1,674Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 27

6:40 pm - 9:55 amORD-CNS

47h 15m2 stops

11:25 am - 12:55 pmCNS-ORD

41h 30m1 stop

$1,891Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Dec 23 - Wed, Dec 31

9:05 pm - 2:00 pmORD-CNS

48h 55m2 stops

6:00 am - 5:27 amCNS-ORD

39h 27m2 stops

$2,248United Airlines

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Mon, Dec 22 - Wed, Dec 31

10:10 pm - 2:00 pmORD-CNS

47h 50m2 stops

6:00 am - 5:58 amCNS-ORD

39h 58m2 stops

$2,272United Airlines

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Tue, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 1

4:46 pm - 11:35 amORD-CNS

26h 49m2 stops

12:35 pm - 9:09 pmCNS-ORD

24h 34m2 stops

$2,483Fiji Airways

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Tue, Dec 23 - Mon, Jan 5

3:13 pm - 11:35 amORD-CNS

28h 22m2 stops

12:35 pm - 9:09 pmCNS-ORD

24h 34m2 stops

$2,538Fiji Airways

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Tue, Dec 23 - Wed, Dec 31

3:40 pm - 2:00 pmORD-CNS

30h 20m2 stops

5:35 pm - 10:05 pmCNS-ORD

44h 30m3 stops

$3,761Air Canada

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Tue, Dec 23 - Mon, Jan 5

3:40 pm - 2:00 pmORD-CNS

30h 20m2 stops

5:35 pm - 1:01 pmCNS-ORD

59h 26m3 stops

$3,952Air Canada

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Cairns flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cairns?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Chicago to Cairns were found on Qantas Airways ($1,570) and United Airlines ($2,248).

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Cheapest flight	$1,308

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When to book flights from Chicago to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns?
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns was $1,308 for a one-way ticket and $1,570 for a round-trip.
Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Cairns?
A passport is required to fly from Chicago to Cairns.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Cairns?
We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Cairns?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Cairns.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Cairns?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Cairns?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and CNS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Cairns?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Cairns flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cairns?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Chicago to Cairns were found on Qantas Airways ($1,570) and United Airlines ($2,248).

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When to book flights from Chicago to Cairns

FAQs for booking Chicago to Cairns flights

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

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns was $1,308 for a one-way ticket and $1,570 for a round-trip.

Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Cairns?

A passport is required to fly from Chicago to Cairns.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Cairns?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Cairns?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Cairns.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Cairns?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Cairns?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and CNS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Cairns?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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