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$856+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Cairns (CNS)

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ORD — CNS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$1,558
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$856
(Kiwi.com)
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cairns
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/208:05 pmORD - CNS
2 stops46h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/56:00 amCNS - ORD
3 stops32h 59mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,503
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/216:40 amORD - CNS
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/286:45 amCNS - ORD
3 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,632
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/203:07 pmORD - CNS
2 stops28h 28mQantas Airways
Wed 11/56:00 amCNS - ORD
3 stops27h 31mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,656
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/226:45 pmORD - CNS
2 stops25h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 7/2912:25 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops23h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,934
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 7/213:40 pmORD - CNS
2 stops30h 30mAir Canada
Mon 7/287:15 pmCNS - ORD
3 stops51h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$2,654
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 10/2012:10 pmORD - CNS
1 stop25h 15mJapan Airlines
Wed 11/512:35 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops34h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/11$10,579

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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

Fri 8/1

7:40 pm-10:45 am

2 stops48h 05m

Cairns

Sat 8/9

6:40 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops44h 19m

$1,558

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

6:40 am-4:25 am

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Mon 7/28

6:45 am-5:25 am

3 stops37h 40m

$1,632

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

5:49 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops31h 41m

Cairns

Sat 8/9

2:25 pm-5:24 am

3 stops53h 59m

$1,891

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/22

6:45 pm-11:25 am

2 stops25h 40m

Cairns

Tue 7/29

12:25 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,934

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

3:40 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Cairns

Mon 7/28

7:15 pm-7:59 am

3 stops51h 44m

$2,654

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/24

1:30 am-5:55 am

2 stops37h 25m

Cairns

Fri 8/1

12:30 pm-9:15 am

2 stops35h 45m

$10,650

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/15

7:42 am-12:55 pm

2 stops38h 13m

$856

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

10:53 am-4:40 pm

3 stops38h 47m

$1,634

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/27

8:25 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops52h 30m

$2,033

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

12:30 pm-4:25 am

1 stop24h 55m

$7,099

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Deals found on 6/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns as you normally would.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,537 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.

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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 New Zealand ($1,558), Qantas Airways ($1,891), and Fiji Airways ($1,934) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns.

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  • 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 $1,981). 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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