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Cheap flights from Illinois to Cairns from $1,580

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CNS
10 Nov — 17 Nov1
1 adult

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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 5 November 2024.

Tue 24/1220:25ORD - CNS
2 stops55h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 18/106:00CNS - ORD
2 stops24h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$2,736
Thu 19/1206:00ORD - CNS
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/1212:00CNS - ORD
1 stop41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$5,503
Thu 19/1209:50ORD - CNS
3 stops37h 05mAir Canada
Thu 26/1217:35CNS - ORD
3 stops59h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 4/11$8,104
Tue 24/1214:40ORD - CNS
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 18/112:00CNS - ORD
1 stop41h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/11$8,817
Sat 21/1219:45ORD - CNS
3 stops48h 20mEmirates
Mon 30/1212:45CNS - ORD
3 stops66h 10mEmirates
Deal found 4/11$11,030

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/2

15:20-12:00

2 stops28h 40m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

14:35-05:07

2 stops29h 32m

$1,580

St. LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/2

15:50-14:55

3 stops55h 05m

Cairns

Sun 16/2

15:45-15:06

3 stops63h 21m

$2,200

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/2

21:13-14:55

3 stops49h 42m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

19:15-14:29

2 stops34h 14m

$2,723

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/12

20:25-19:55

2 stops55h 30m

Cairns

Sat 18/1

06:00-14:25

2 stops24h 25m

$2,736

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/3

10:56-17:00

2 stops39h 04m

Cairns

Fri 4/4

18:15-17:50

2 stops38h 35m

$4,883

St. LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/2

13:40-12:05

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Sun 16/2

09:05-19:29

2 stops26h 24m

$2,815

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/2

19:45-08:30

3 stops44h 45m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

11:00-15:45

3 stops43h 45m

$2,848

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/12

14:40-10:30

1 stop27h 50m

Cairns

Sat 18/1

12:00-13:00

1 stop41h 00m

$8,817

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/12

19:45-12:05

3 stops48h 20m

Cairns

Mon 30/12

12:45-14:55

3 stops66h 10m

$11,030

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/2

13:10-06:40

1 stop25h 30m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

12:10-08:40

2 stops35h 30m

$16,330

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Deals found on 5/11

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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 5 November 2024.
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.1
Very Good
3,534 reviews
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.1
Very Good
1,334 reviews
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

7.7
Good
876 reviews
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

7.6
Good
832 reviews
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cairns (average of $190). Flying from Illinois to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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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