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Cheap flights from Illinois to Cairns from $757

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CNS
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,608

One-way from

$757
6/3-13/3
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 28m total
  • Illinois to Cairns
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10/4
  • 10/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • Illinois to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Thu 6/314:13ORD - CNS
2 stops34h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/307:35CNS - ORD
2 stops28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,608
Sun 16/217:40ORD - CNS
2 stops27h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 23/209:05CNS - ORD
2 stops26h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$1,651
Fri 23/515:00ORD - CNS
2 stops30h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/614:35CNS - ORD
2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,691
Tue 4/314:40ORD - CNS
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/312:45CNS - ORD
2 stops64h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/1$2,587
Tue 4/314:05ORD - CNS
3 stops32h 50mAir Canada
Tue 11/306:00CNS - ORD
3 stops26h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 20/1$2,894
Fri 7/319:45ORD - CNS
3 stops48h 20mEmirates
Fri 14/312:45CNS - ORD
3 stops66h 00mEmirates
Deal found 21/1$4,661
Fri 28/311:44ORD - CNS
3 stops38h 16mSingapore Airlines
Fri 4/418:15CNS - ORD
2 stops37h 38mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/1$6,218
Mon 17/210:35ORD - CNS
1 stop26h 00mJapan Airlines
Wed 26/211:25CNS - ORD
1 stop36h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 20/1$16,896

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/3

14:13-17:10

2 stops34h 57m

Cairns

Thu 13/3

07:35-21:06

2 stops28h 31m

$1,608

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/2

17:40-13:30

2 stops27h 50m

Cairns

Sun 23/2

09:05-19:18

2 stops26h 13m

$1,651

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/5

15:00-12:55

2 stops30h 55m

Cairns

Sun 1/6

14:35-05:05

2 stops29h 30m

$1,691

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/3

14:40-10:30

1 stop27h 50m

Cairns

Tue 11/3

12:45-14:00

2 stops64h 15m

$2,587

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/3

14:05-14:55

3 stops32h 50m

Cairns

Tue 11/3

06:00-17:10

3 stops26h 10m

$2,894

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/3

19:45-12:05

3 stops48h 20m

Cairns

Fri 14/3

12:45-15:45

3 stops66h 00m

$4,661

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/3

11:44-17:00

3 stops38h 16m

Cairns

Fri 4/4

18:15-16:53

2 stops37h 38m

$6,218

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/2

10:35-04:35

1 stop26h 00m

Cairns

Wed 26/2

11:25-07:35

1 stop36h 10m

$16,896

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/4

07:20-11:25

2 stops37h 05m

$757

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/4

15:17-11:15

2 stops28h 58m

$822

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Cairns

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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 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 22 January 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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
1,447 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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 Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from Illinois. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Cairns one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $822. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Cairns for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Illinois to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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