$969+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CNS
Sep 15 — Sep 221
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 August 16, 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 August 16, 2026.
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 9/137:48 pm -
2 stops24h 22m
Sat 9/197:10 pm -
2 stops34h 33m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,380
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 9/157:48 pm -
2 stops30h 07m
Mon 9/216:00 am -
2 stops23h 43m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,420
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/127:48 pm -
2 stops30h 07m
Fri 9/187:15 pm -
2 stops34h 28m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,494
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/266:30 am -
3 stops43h 10m
Sat 10/36:50 am -
3 stops37h 48m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,634
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/283:40 pm -
2 stops34h 15m
Mon 10/56:00 am -
2 stops23h 43m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,646
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/96:50 pm -
2 stops56h 15m
Tue 12/15:25 pm -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 8/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,657
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/109:55 am -
2 stops27h 35m
Thu 9/176:00 am -
2 stops23h 43m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,666
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 August 16, 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 August 16, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/96:50 pm -
2 stops56h 15m
Tue 12/15:25 pm -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 8/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,657
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/109:55 am -
2 stops27h 35m
Thu 9/176:00 am -
2 stops23h 43m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,666
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/253:35 pm -
2 stops37h 45m
Fri 10/26:00 am -
2 stops29h 22m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$2,199
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 11/93:30 pm -
2 stops33h 45m
Tue 12/16:00 am -
2 stops24h 37m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,690
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/273:40 pm -
2 stops34h 15m
Sun 10/46:55 pm -
2 stops34h 48m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,713
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/287:03 pm -
2 stops26h 52m
Mon 10/53:45 pm -
3 stops28h 15m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,210
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/307:03 pm -
2 stops27h 37m
Wed 10/73:45 pm -
3 stops28h 15m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,210
Last-minute flights from Chicago to CairnsDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Cairns. Data last updated August 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Cairns. Data last updated August 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/109:55 am -
2 stops27h 35m
Thu 9/176:00 am -
2 stops23h 43m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,666
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/127:48 pm -
2 stops30h 07m
Fri 9/187:15 pm -
2 stops34h 28m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,494
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 9/137:48 pm -
2 stops24h 22m
Sat 9/197:10 pm -
2 stops34h 33m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,380
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 9/157:48 pm -
2 stops30h 07m
Mon 9/216:00 am -
2 stops23h 43m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,420
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/266:30 am -
3 stops43h 10m
Sat 10/36:50 am -
3 stops37h 48m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,634
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/283:40 pm -
2 stops34h 15m
Mon 10/56:00 am -
2 stops23h 43m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,646
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 August 16, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 16, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/115:15 pm -
2 stops29h 40m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$969
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/264:00 pm -
2 stops33h 55m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,115
This Goibibo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Goibibo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/287:45 pm -
2 stops30h 25m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,125
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/265:16 pm -
2 stops26h 19m
Deal found 8/13![American Airlines logo]()
$1,164
This Goibibo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Goibibo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/276:45 am -
2 stops39h 55m
Deal found 8/13![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,181
This Goibibo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Goibibo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/304:15 pm -
2 stops35h 10m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,374
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 11/1111:05 am -
3 stops35h 50m
Deal found 8/16![Air Canada logo]()
$1,725
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2610:40 am -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 8/15![Japan Airlines logo]()
$7,342
Find 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 August 16, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,380 (Air Canada) |
One-way from | $969 (American Airlines) |
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 16, 2026.
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ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 11/9
6:50 pm-7:05 pm
2 stops56h 15m
Cairns
Tue 12/1
5:25 pm-2:30 pm
2 stops37h 05m
$1,657
Quickest round-trip
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 9/10
9:55 am-4:30 am
2 stops27h 35m
Cairns
Thu 9/17
6:00 am-2:43 pm
2 stops23h 43m
$1,666
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 11/9
3:30 pm-5:15 pm
2 stops33h 45m
Cairns
Tue 12/1
6:00 am-2:37 pm
2 stops24h 37m
$1,690
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/27
3:40 pm-4:55 pm
2 stops34h 15m
Cairns
Sun 10/4
6:55 pm-2:43 pm
2 stops34h 48m
$1,713
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 9/25
3:35 pm-8:20 pm
2 stops37h 45m
Cairns
Fri 10/2
6:00 am-8:22 pm
2 stops29h 22m
$2,199
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 9/28
7:03 pm-12:55 pm
2 stops26h 52m
Cairns
Mon 10/5
3:45 pm-5:00 am
3 stops28h 15m
$2,210
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 9/30
7:03 pm-1:40 pm
2 stops27h 37m
Cairns
Wed 10/7
3:45 pm-5:00 am
3 stops28h 15m
$2,210
Cheapest one-way
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 8/26
4:00 pm-4:55 pm
2 stops33h 55m
$1,115
Quickest one-way
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 8/26
5:16 pm-10:35 am
2 stops26h 19m
$1,164
ChicagoCairns
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns
ORDCNS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/27
6:45 am-1:40 pm
2 stops39h 55m
$1,181
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Cairns in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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