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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns from $1,100

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CNS
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,660

One-way from

$1,100
6/5-13/5
  • 6/5-13/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 72h 14m total
  • Chicago to Cairns
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 10/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 40m total
  • Chicago to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2025.

Tue 6/511:53ORD - CNS
2 stops32h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/506:00CNS - ORD
3 stops39h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,660
Fri 23/515:35ORD - CNS
2 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Sun 1/606:00CNS - ORD
2 stops38h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 25/3$2,294
Sun 8/615:12ORD - CNS
2 stops30h 43mQantas Airways
Mon 23/617:35CNS - ORD
2 stops35h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$2,570
Sun 6/708:50ORD - CNS
2 stops43h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/806:00CNS - ORD
2 stops26h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3$2,981
Mon 7/711:35ORD - CNS
3 stops38h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 4/818:15CNS - ORD
3 stops44h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/3$6,289
Tue 8/712:30ORD - CNS
1 stop24h 55mJapan Airlines
Tue 5/811:40CNS - ORD
1 stop36h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 25/3$16,758

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O'Hare Intl

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

11:53-11:25

2 stops32h 32m

Cairns

Tue 13/5

06:00-06:42

3 stops39h 42m

$1,660

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

$2,294

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/8

15:15-13:00

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Sat 9/8

17:35-15:36

2 stops37h 01m

$2,578

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/7

08:50-19:45

2 stops43h 55m

Cairns

Tue 5/8

06:00-17:02

2 stops26h 02m

$2,981

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/7

11:35-17:00

3 stops38h 25m

Cairns

Mon 4/8

18:15-23:25

3 stops44h 10m

$6,289

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/7

12:30-04:25

1 stop24h 55m

Cairns

Tue 5/8

11:40-09:15

1 stop36h 35m

$16,758

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/4

18:45-11:25

2 stops25h 40m

$1,100

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/4

15:17-14:00

3 stops31h 43m

$2,105

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Deals found on 24/3

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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 26 March 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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

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

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from Chicago O'Hare Intl. On average, Cairns has 0 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 0 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns round-trip?

    Currently priced at $2,294, Air Canada will fly you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,578 and $2,981, respectively.

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns (average of $170). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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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