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$473+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Cairns (CNS)

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ORD — CNS
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
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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 January 21, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,005
(Kissandfly.com)

One-way from

$473
(Kiwi.com)
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/62:13 pmORD - CNS
2 stops34h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/137:35 amCNS - ORD
2 stops28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,005
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/165:40 pmORD - CNS
2 stops27h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 2/239:05 amCNS - ORD
2 stops26h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,032
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/42:40 pmORD - CNS
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 3/1112:45 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops64h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$1,617
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/42:05 pmORD - CNS
3 stops32h 50mAir Canada
Tue 3/116:00 amCNS - ORD
3 stops26h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$1,809
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 stops37h 38mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/20$3,923
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 2/1710:35 amORD - CNS
1 stop26h 00mJapan Airlines
Wed 2/2611:25 amCNS - ORD
1 stop36h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$10,560

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ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

2:13 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops34h 57m

Cairns

Thu 3/13

7:35 am-9:06 pm

2 stops28h 31m

$1,005

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/16

5:40 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Cairns

Sun 2/23

9:05 am-7:18 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$1,032

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

2:40 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 50m

Cairns

Tue 3/11

12:45 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops64h 15m

$1,617

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

2:05 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops32h 50m

Cairns

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-5:10 pm

3 stops26h 10m

$1,809

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-4:53 pm

2 stops37h 38m

$3,923

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

10:35 am-4:35 am

1 stop26h 00m

Cairns

Wed 2/26

11:25 am-7:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

$10,560

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

7:20 am-11:25 am

2 stops37h 05m

$473

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

3:17 pm-11:15 am

2 stops28h 58m

$514

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

6:45 pm-11:25 am

2 stops25h 40m

$566

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Air Canada from Chicago to Cairns have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,449 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,328 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8.1
Very good
188 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
824 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
830 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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 $1,068). 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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