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Cheap flights from Cairns to Chicago from $4,862

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CHI
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Chicago (CHI). 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 21 November 2024.

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$4,862
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 4/1-11/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 39m total
  • Cairns to Chicago
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Best flights from Cairns to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

Sat 4/118:45CNS - ORD
2 stops34h 14mQantas Airways
Sat 11/116:35ORD - CNS
2 stops27h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$4,862
Sat 4/112:00CNS - ORD
1 stop41h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/114:40ORD - CNS
2 stops34h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/11$5,335
Sat 4/112:45CNS - ORD
2 stops66h 10mEmirates
Sat 11/119:45ORD - CNS
3 stops48h 20mEmirates
Deal found 20/11$6,021

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CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 4/1

18:45-12:59

2 stops34h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

16:35-12:00

2 stops27h 25m

$4,862

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 4/1

12:00-13:00

1 stop41h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

14:40-16:50

2 stops34h 10m

$5,335

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 4/1

12:45-14:55

2 stops66h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

19:45-12:05

3 stops48h 20m

$6,021

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Deals found on 20/11

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Chicago

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Rainfall in Chicago by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 21 November 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
820 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
878 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Chicago?

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

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($4,862), Cathay Pacific ($5,335), and Emirates ($6,021) offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Chicago 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Chicago (average of $957). Flying from Cairns to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,383). 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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