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$491+ 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CNS
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 23, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,058
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$585
(Qantas Airways)
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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 December 23, 2024.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/249:00 amORD - CNS
2 stops39h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 1/1812:35 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops43h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,400
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:18 pmORD - CNS
2 stops26h 12mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/276:20 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,468
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/217:05 pmORD - CNS
2 stops47h 25mSWISS
Mon 12/306:35 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops37h 40mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$4,340
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/242:40 pmORD - CNS
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/1812:00 pmCNS - ORD
1 stop41h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/22$5,640

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

8:35 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops47h 25m

Cairns

Mon 2/10

12:45 pm-5:05 am

2 stops32h 20m

$1,060

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/5

5:40 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Cairns

Wed 2/12

6:20 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops38h 57m

$1,126

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

5:40 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops32h 20m

Cairns

Mon 2/10

12:35 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops45h 10m

$1,252

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/6

3:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Thu 2/13

6:00 am-11:31 pm

2 stops33h 31m

$2,059

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/6

7:45 pm-12:05 pm

3 stops48h 20m

Cairns

Thu 2/13

12:45 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops42h 10m

$3,045

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/2

2:35 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops31h 25m

Cairns

Sat 1/18

6:00 am-5:15 pm

3 stops27h 15m

$3,790

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/28

11:44 am-5:00 pm

3 stops38h 16m

Cairns

Fri 4/4

6:15 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops39h 01m

$4,068

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/6

3:22 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 43m

$491

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/6

5:40 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops32h 20m

$837

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/6

2:40 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 50m

$1,146

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Deals found on 12/22

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Cairns in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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 December 23, 2024.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
834 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,421 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

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?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from Chicago. On average, Cairns has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Cairns’s city center.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $1,058. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at $1,208 and $1,822, respectively.

  • 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 vacation 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cairns (average of $1,371). Flying from Chicago to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,397). 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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