Air Canada Aeroplan award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Cairns (CNS)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for ORD→CNS in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 55,828 points + $125.61 (economy space on 5 dates). Lowest business class: 484,967 points + $124.91 (business-class space on 6 dates). Lowest premium economy: 80,714 points + $133.61 (premium economy space on 5 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 55,828 points + $125.61
- economy space on 5 dates
- Lowest business class
- 484,967 points + $124.91
- business-class space on 6 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 80,714 points + $133.61
- premium economy space on 5 dates
In economy, 55,828 points + $125.61 with Air Canada Aeroplan was the lowest of the 2 programs with economy award space on this route; the next was 202,375 miles + $332.20 with Etihad Guest. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 484,967 points + $124.91, about 8.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (55,828 points + $125.61).
Aeroplan award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on ORD→CNS in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 55,828 points + $125.61 | 2 stops |  AC BR NH SQ+2 | 8 | 5 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 80,714 points + $133.61 | 3 stops | ACSQ UA VA | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Business | 484,967 points + $124.91 | 2 stops | ACSQUAVA | 1 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed Aeroplan award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 204,674 points + $111.21 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 212,704 points + $111.21 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 324,280 points + $111.21 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 324,280 points + $111.21 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 484,967 points + $124.91 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 485,016 points + $111.21 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 485,016 points + $111.21 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often Aeroplan award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Air Canada Aeroplan in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 5 of 6 | 83% | |
| Premium Economy | 5 of 6 | 83% | |
| Business | 6 of 6 | 100% |
How to get Aeroplan points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Aeroplan vs other programs from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Cairns (CNS)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,828 pts + $125.61Lowest | 80,714 pts + $133.61Lowest | 484,967 pts + $124.91Lowest |
| Etihad Guest | 202,375 pts + $332.20 | — | 1,035,625 pts + $820.40Mixed cabin |
Questions about Aeroplan award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Cairns (CNS)
How many points do you need to fly from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Cairns (CNS) with Air Canada Aeroplan?
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 55,828 points + $125.61, with award space on 5 departure dates (newest observation Nov 5, 2026); premium economy 80,714 points + $133.61, with award space on 5 departure dates (newest observation Nov 5, 2026); business class 484,967 points + $124.91, with award space on 6 departure dates (newest observation Nov 12, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (55,828 to 204,674 points + taxes vary), premium economy (80,714 to 324,280 points + taxes vary) and business class (484,967 to 484,991 points + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Aeroplan award from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Cairns (CNS)?
In economy, 55,828 points + $125.61. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 5 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 5, 2026, 18:31 UTC). In business class, 484,967 points + $124.91. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 05:14 UTC for a Dec 26, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 6 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:14 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Cairns (CNS) with Aeroplan?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Air Canada Aeroplan award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Aeroplan awards from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Cairns (CNS)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
When does Air Canada Aeroplan release award seats for Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Cairns (CNS)?
Air Canada Aeroplan publishes a booking window of about 355 days (about 12 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for departures as late as Feb 21, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Aeroplan award release dates.