Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cairns (CNS) from $1,396

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CHI — CNS
Mar 24 — Mar 311

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 March 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,679
From Chicago (CHI) to Cairns

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cairns?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cairns. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cairns (CHI - CNS)?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Cairns at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Chicago and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Qantas Airways flights traveling from Chicago to Cairns. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Fri 5/313:01 pmORD - CNS
2 stops31h 54mQantas Airways
Tue 8/63:50 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops47h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,565
Wed 4/1712:02 pmORD - CNS
2 stops34h 03mQantas Airways
Wed 4/242:35 pmCNS - ORD
3 stops47h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,651
Fri 5/317:00 pmORD - CNS
2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 8/66:00 amCNS - ORD
3 stops32h 56mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,732
Mon 6/33:01 pmORD - CNS
2 stops30h 49mQantas Airways
Mon 6/173:50 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops38h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,844

Cheap Air Canada flights from Chicago to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Chicago and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Air Canada flights from Chicago to Cairns. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Sat 6/14:00 pmORD - CNS
3 stops56h 55mAir Canada
Wed 7/36:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops23h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 3/18$1,443
Wed 5/83:40 pmORD - CNS
2 stops30h 30mAir Canada
Sun 5/127:15 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops34h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 3/17$1,449
Wed 5/84:00 pmORD - CNS
3 stops56h 55mAir Canada
Sun 5/127:15 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops34h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 3/17$1,979
Mon 6/33:40 pmORD - CNS
2 stops30h 30mAir Canada
Mon 6/177:15 pmCNS - ORD
3 stops53h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 3/18$2,152
Mon 6/36:00 amORD - CNS
3 stops42h 55mAir Canada
Mon 6/177:15 pmCNS - ORD
3 stops56h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 3/18$2,237
Sat 6/14:00 pmORD - CNS
3 stops56h 55mAir Canada
Wed 7/34:35 pmCNS - ORD
3 stops43h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 3/18$2,522
Fri 5/3112:00 pmORD - CNS
3 stops36h 55mAir Canada
Wed 6/126:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops23h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 3/19$9,770
Fri 5/311:00 pmORD - CNS
3 stops35h 55mAir Canada
Wed 6/126:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops23h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 3/18$9,771
Fri 5/3111:00 amORD - CNS
3 stops37h 55mAir Canada
Wed 6/127:15 pmCNS - ORD
3 stops40h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 3/19$10,177

Cheap Chicago to Cairns flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Cairns specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cairns in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 4/174:40 pmORD - CNS
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/246:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,396
Wed 4/1712:02 pmORD - CNS
2 stops34h 03mQantas Airways
Wed 4/242:35 pmCNS - ORD
3 stops47h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,651
Wed 4/1712:05 pmORD - CNS
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/247:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$2,088
Tue 4/1612:30 amORD - CNS
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/247:05 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$2,373
Tue 4/1612:30 amORD - CNS
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/249:10 amCNS - ORD
3 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$2,757
Wed 4/178:45 pmORD - CNS
3 stops48h 55mEmirates
Wed 4/241:45 pmCNS - ORD
3 stops65h 00mEmirates
Deal found 3/18$2,995
Wed 4/1712:05 pmORD - CNS
1 stop25h 20mJapan Airlines
Wed 4/2412:00 pmCNS - ORD
1 stop36h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$8,291
Wed 4/1712:50 pmORD - CNS
1 stop26h 35mANA
Wed 4/241:15 pmCNS - ORD
1 stop34h 25mANA
Deal found 3/18$12,788

Chicago to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cairns in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 4/174:40 pmORD - CNS
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/246:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,396
Sat 6/14:00 pmORD - CNS
3 stops56h 55mAir Canada
Wed 7/36:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops23h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 3/18$1,443
Wed 5/83:40 pmORD - CNS
2 stops30h 30mAir Canada
Sun 5/127:15 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops34h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 3/17$1,449
Sat 6/13:40 pmORD - CNS
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/36:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops23h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,496
Fri 5/313:01 pmORD - CNS
2 stops31h 54mQantas Airways
Tue 8/63:50 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops47h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,565
Wed 4/1712:02 pmORD - CNS
2 stops34h 03mQantas Airways
Wed 4/242:35 pmCNS - ORD
3 stops47h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,651
Fri 5/317:00 pmORD - CNS
2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 8/66:00 amCNS - ORD
3 stops32h 56mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,732
Fri 5/317:00 pmORD - CNS
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/189:10 amCNS - ORD
3 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,804
Mon 6/33:01 pmORD - CNS
2 stops30h 49mQantas Airways
Mon 6/173:50 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops38h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,844

Find flights from Chicago to Cairns within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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$1,396 - $2,995

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Chicago O'Hare IntlCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/17

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Wed 4/24

2 stops28h 58m

$1,396

Chicago O'Hare IntlCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/1

3 stops56h 55m

Cairns

Wed 7/3

2 stops23h 16m

$1,443

Chicago O'Hare IntlCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/8

2 stops30h 30m

Cairns

Sun 5/12

2 stops34h 09m

$1,449

Chicago O'Hare IntlCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/1

2 stops35h 20m

Cairns

Wed 7/3

2 stops23h 16m

$1,496

Chicago O'Hare IntlCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/31

2 stops31h 54m

Cairns

Tue 8/6

2 stops47h 06m

$1,565

Chicago O'Hare IntlCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/17

2 stops34h 03m

Cairns

Wed 4/24

3 stops47h 59m

$1,651

Chicago O'Hare IntlCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/31

2 stops26h 50m

Cairns

Tue 8/6

3 stops32h 56m

$1,732

Chicago O'Hare IntlCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/31

2 stops55h 28m

Cairns

Tue 6/18

2 stops30h 04m

$2,164

Chicago O'Hare IntlCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/17

3 stops48h 55m

Cairns

Wed 4/24

3 stops65h 00m

$2,995

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/18

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cairns. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Cairns flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cairns by month

Plan your trip from Chicago to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago to Cairns is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,766. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cairns (average of $0). Flying from Chicago to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,342). 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.

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

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

CNS

Temperature

69.8 - 80.6 °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 March 19, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, Air Canada and ANA from Chicago to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
1,005 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.5
Very good
1,005 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,005 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.4
Very good
1,477 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,005 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,005 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

7.8
Good
1,071 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,005 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,005 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from Chicago. On average, Cairns has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 1 airline. Cairns is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Cairns’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Cairns for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Cairns for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,396, but on average you can expect to pay $1,972.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cairns round-trip?

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $1,443. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,565 and $2,164, respectively.

  • What does ORD to CNS mean?

    ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, while CNS stands for Cairns Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,680Average$1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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