$1,103+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cairns (CNS)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CNS
Nov 8 — Nov 151
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to CairnsExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 9, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 9, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2611:30 am -
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Wed 11/1111:45 am -
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Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,703
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Tue 12/16:50 pm -
2 stops48h 15m
Mon 3/2912:40 pm -
2 stops41h 25m
Deal found 10/8![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,710
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/249:20 pm -
3 stops68h 00m
Sat 11/143:45 pm -
2 stops44h 14m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,752
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/16:50 pm -
3 stops45h 40m
Mon 3/2911:10 am -
2 stops42h 55m
Deal found 10/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,765
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2611:30 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Sun 11/1511:45 am -
2 stops48h 14m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,773
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/267:50 pm -
2 stops36h 15m
Mon 11/165:25 pm -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 10/7![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,778
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2711:30 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Wed 11/1111:45 am -
2 stops48h 14m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,794
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2511:30 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Wed 11/1111:45 am -
2 stops48h 14m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,803
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2611:30 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Tue 11/179:45 am -
2 stops47h 10m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,844
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/217:20 pm -
2 stops46h 10m
Mon 11/165:25 pm -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 10/7![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,857
Best flights from Chicago to CairnsDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 9, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 9, 2026.
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
Sat 2/133:35 pm -
2 stops30h 25m
Wed 2/176:00 am -
2 stops24h 32m
Deal found 10/5![Air Canada logo]()
$1,693
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/267:50 pm -
2 stops36h 15m
Mon 11/165:25 pm -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 10/7![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,778
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/110:30 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Mon 3/2912:40 pm -
2 stops33h 25m
Deal found 10/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,859
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Fri 11/63:30 pm -
2 stops33h 20m
Fri 11/136:00 am -
2 stops29h 59m
Deal found 10/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,871
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/237:20 pm -
2 stops56h 45m
Tue 11/175:25 pm -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 10/7![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,970
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/227:20 pm -
2 stops56h 45m
Fri 11/135:25 pm -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 10/7![Qatar Airways logo]()
$2,206
Last-minute flights from Chicago to CairnsDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Cairns. Data last updated October 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Cairns. Data last updated October 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/217:20 pm -
2 stops46h 10m
Mon 11/165:25 pm -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 10/7![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,857
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/249:20 pm -
3 stops68h 00m
Sat 11/143:45 pm -
2 stops44h 14m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,752
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2511:30 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Wed 11/1111:45 am -
2 stops48h 14m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,803
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2611:30 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Wed 11/1111:45 am -
2 stops48h 14m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,703
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2611:30 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Sun 11/1511:45 am -
2 stops48h 14m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,773
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/267:50 pm -
2 stops36h 15m
Tue 11/175:25 pm -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 10/7![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,778
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2611:30 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Tue 11/179:45 am -
2 stops47h 10m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,844
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2711:30 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Wed 11/1111:45 am -
2 stops48h 14m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,794
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2711:30 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Sun 11/1511:45 am -
2 stops48h 14m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,865
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Fri 11/63:30 pm -
2 stops33h 20m
Fri 11/136:00 am -
2 stops29h 59m
Deal found 10/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,871
One-way flights from Chicago to CairnsSearch for one-way flight options from Chicago to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 9, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 9, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/16:50 pm -
2 stops41h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,103
Find flight deals from Chicago to Cairns
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Most accurate provider | Expedia 1 star |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,693 (Air Canada) |
One-way from | $1,103 (Expedia) |
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ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 12/1
6:50 pm-4:35 am
2 stops41h 45m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-8:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,103
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 2/13
3:35 pm-2:00 pm
2 stops30h 25m
Cairns
Wed 2/17
6:00 am-2:32 pm
2 stops24h 32m
$1,693
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 10/26
7:50 pm-11:05 pm
2 stops36h 15m
Cairns
Mon 11/16
5:25 pm-2:30 pm
2 stops37h 05m
$1,778
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 12/1
10:30 am-4:35 am
1 stop26h 05m
Cairns
Mon 3/29
12:40 pm-7:05 am
2 stops33h 25m
$1,859
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 11/6
3:30 pm-4:50 pm
2 stops33h 20m
Cairns
Fri 11/13
6:00 am-7:59 pm
2 stops29h 59m
$1,871
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 10/23
7:20 pm-7:05 pm
2 stops56h 45m
Cairns
Tue 11/17
5:25 pm-2:30 pm
2 stops37h 05m
$1,970
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 10/22
7:20 pm-7:05 pm
2 stops56h 45m
Cairns
Fri 11/13
5:25 pm-2:30 pm
2 stops37h 05m
$2,206
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