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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cairns from $780

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CNS
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,888

One-way from

$780
6/5-13/5
  • 6/5-13/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 49m total
  • Chicago to Cairns
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8/5
  • 8/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 34m total
  • Chicago to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Cairns
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 27 March 2025.

Mon 3/1108:40ORD - CNS
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1114:35CNS - ORD
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,855
Fri 23/515:35ORD - CNS
2 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Sun 1/606:00CNS - ORD
2 stops38h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 26/3$2,291
Sun 8/617:36ORD - CNS
2 stops28h 19mQantas Airways
Mon 23/617:35CNS - ORD
2 stops35h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$2,537
Sun 8/607:10ORD - CNS
2 stops36h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 26/612:15CNS - ORD
2 stops50h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/3$3,365
Sun 8/612:30ORD - CNS
1 stop24h 55mJapan Airlines
Wed 25/612:30CNS - ORD
2 stops35h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 26/3$16,785

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Cairns

Route

Depart

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Price

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

11:53-11:25

2 stops32h 32m

Cairns

Tue 13/5

12:25-06:42

2 stops33h 17m

$1,888

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/5

15:35-13:10

2 stops30h 35m

Cairns

Sun 1/6

06:00-05:38

2 stops38h 38m

$2,291

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/6

17:36-12:55

2 stops28h 19m

Cairns

Mon 23/6

17:35-14:15

2 stops35h 40m

$2,537

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/6

07:10-10:45

2 stops36h 35m

Cairns

Thu 26/6

12:15-23:59

2 stops50h 44m

$3,365

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/6

12:30-04:25

1 stop24h 55m

Cairns

Wed 25/6

12:30-09:15

2 stops35h 45m

$16,785

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/5

05:51-11:25

3 stops38h 34m

$780

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/5

18:30-15:55

3 stops54h 25m

$1,574

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/4

15:17-14:00

3 stops31h 43m

$2,102

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Cairns

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 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 27 March 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,981 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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?

    For a flight from Chicago to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre vof the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 0 airlines have flights to Cairns from Chicago on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Cairns round-trip from $2,291. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $2,537, and Air New Zealand, from $3,365.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Cairns 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 Chicago to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cairns (average of $170). Flying from Chicago to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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