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$1,099+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ORD
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 September 17, 2025.

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$1,099
(Cathay Pacific)
From Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl
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Tue 10/710:55 amCNS - ORD
2 stops27h 17mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/139:26 pmORD - CNS
2 stops45h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/15$1,745
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/75:25 pmCNS - ORD
3 stops38h 42mVirgin Australia
Mon 10/137:40 pmORD - CNS
2 stops27h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/15$2,199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/78:30 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops51h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/135:45 pmORD - CNS
1 stop43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$2,326

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

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CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 3/11

2:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops62h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

3:40 pm-10:45 am

2 stops52h 05m

$1,099

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 3/12

12:35 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops40h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

3:35 pm-10:45 am

2 stops52h 10m

$1,130

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-7:53 pm

2 stops28h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

2:00 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops33h 55m

$1,230

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 10/7

10:55 am-11:12 pm

2 stops27h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

9:26 pm-9:45 am

2 stops45h 19m

$1,745

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 10/7

5:25 pm-5:07 pm

3 stops38h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

7:40 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$2,199

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 10/7

8:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops51h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

5:45 pm-4:25 am

1 stop43h 40m

$2,326

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 1/2

3:35 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops23h 24m

$1,805

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 1/2

11:45 am-11:40 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$2,070

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

    For a flight from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl, you will be flying from Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 2.8 mi from the center of the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. 0 airlines have flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Cairns on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    For as low as $1,745, Cathay Pacific can have you in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Cairns in 27h 17m. The distance from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is about 8839 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to O'Hare Intl?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to O'Hare Intl 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 Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Cairns to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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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