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$510+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Cairns (CNS)

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ORD — CNS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,043
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$510
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,179
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/68:25 amORD - CNS
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/137:00 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops35h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,043
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/233:17 pmORD - CNS
2 stops28h 43mQantas Airways
Tue 2/257:00 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops35h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,089
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/233:35 pmORD - CNS
2 stops33h 20mAir Canada
Sun 6/16:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops23h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$1,537
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:45 pmORD - CNS
2 stops25h 55mFiji Airways
Sat 10/1812:40 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops26h 46mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,566
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/232:40 pmORD - CNS
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 2/2512:45 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops40h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/20$1,713
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2811:44 amORD - CNS
3 stops38h 16mSingapore Airlines
Fri 4/46:15 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops39h 01mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/20$5,572
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1712:30 pmORD - CNS
1 stop24h 55mJapan Airlines
Sat 5/3112:00 pmCNS - ORD
1 stop36h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/19$10,563

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

8:25 am-6:15 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Cairns

Sun 4/13

7:00 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops35h 56m

$1,043

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

9:54 am-11:05 am

2 stops34h 11m

Cairns

Sun 7/13

5:25 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops62h 22m

$1,128

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

3:35 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Cairns

Sun 6/1

6:00 am-2:43 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$1,537

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

$5,572

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

12:30 pm-4:25 am

1 stop24h 55m

Cairns

Sat 5/31

12:00 pm-9:15 am

1 stop36h 15m

$10,563

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

3:17 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 38m

$510

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

5:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$529

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/28

12:30 pm-4:25 am

1 stop24h 55m

$7,002

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Deals found on 2/19

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cairns in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl to Cairns

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

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns as you normally would.

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 February 20, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

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

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

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
1,301 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

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
7.4
Good
815 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

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
8,748 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from Chicago O'Hare Intl, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 2.8 mi from the center of Cairns. There are 0 flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cairns per day from 0 different airlines.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 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 $1,136). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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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