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$585+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Cairns (CNS)

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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CNS
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lun. 8/4
lun. 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$991
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$585
(Kiwi.com)
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cairns
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This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/207:41 pmORD - CNS
2 stops24h 24mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/56:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$991
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/2012:00 pmORD - CNS
3 stops35h 15mAir Canada
mié. 11/56:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops26h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$1,412
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/117:01 pmORD - CNS
2 stops25h 39mFiji Airways
jue. 9/1812:40 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops24h 01mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,501
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/201:36 pmORD - CNS
3 stops36h 24mSingapore Airlines
mié. 11/56:35 pmCNS - ORD
3 stops43h 13mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/29$2,200
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/28:35 pmORD - CNS
2 stops59h 15mEmirates
sáb. 8/96:40 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops60h 05mEmirates
Deal found 7/30$4,530
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/2012:10 pmORD - CNS
1 stop25h 15mJapan Airlines
mié. 11/512:35 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops34h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/29$10,580

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns that are best for you.

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 10/20

7:41 pm-11:05 am

2 stops24h 24m

Cairns

mié. 11/5

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$991

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 10/20

12:00 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops35h 15m

Cairns

mié. 11/5

6:00 am-4:44 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$1,412

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 9/11

7:01 pm-11:40 am

2 stops25h 39m

Cairns

jue. 9/18

12:40 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$1,501

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 10/20

1:36 pm-5:00 pm

3 stops36h 24m

Cairns

mié. 11/5

6:35 pm-9:48 pm

3 stops43h 13m

$2,200

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 8/2

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops59h 15m

Cairns

sáb. 8/9

6:40 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops60h 05m

$4,530

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 10/20

12:10 pm-4:25 am

1 stop25h 15m

Cairns

mié. 11/5

12:35 pm-7:25 am

2 stops34h 50m

$10,580

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 8/22

4:00 pm-6:35 am

2 stops47h 35m

$585

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 8/5

6:45 pm-11:25 am

2 stops25h 40m

$875

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 8/2

4:50 pm-4:40 pm

3 stops32h 50m

$1,712

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 8/22

12:30 pm-4:25 am

1 stop24h 55m

$7,332

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated julio 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from Chicago O'Hare Intl, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 2.8 mi from the center of Cairns. There are 0 flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cairns per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($1,412), Fiji Airways ($1,501), and Singapore Airlines ($2,200) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns one-way?

    $875 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Japan Airlines, with prices starting from $1,712 and $7,332, respectively.

  • 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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,882). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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