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$473+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Cairns (CNS)

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ORD — CNS
janv. 26 — févr. 21
dim. 1/26
dim. 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 janvier 21, 2025.

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$1,005
(Kissandfly.com)

One-way from

$473
(Kiwi.com)
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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 janvier 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.
jeu. 3/62:13 pmORD - CNS
2 stops34h 57mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 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.
dim. 2/165:40 pmORD - CNS
2 stops27h 50mQantas Airways
dim. 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.
mar. 3/42:40 pmORD - CNS
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
mar. 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.
mar. 3/42:05 pmORD - CNS
3 stops32h 50mAir Canada
mar. 3/116:00 amCNS - ORD
3 stops26h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$1,809
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 3/77:45 pmORD - CNS
3 stops48h 20mEmirates
ven. 3/1412:45 pmCNS - ORD
3 stops66h 00mEmirates
Deal found 1/21$2,913
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 3/2811:44 amORD - CNS
3 stops38h 16mSingapore Airlines
ven. 4/46:15 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops37h 38mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/21$3,886
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.
lun. 2/1710:35 amORD - CNS
1 stop26h 00mJapan Airlines
mer. 2/2611:25 amCNS - ORD
1 stop36h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$10,560

Find flights from Illinois to Cairns within your budget

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 3/6

2:13 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops34h 57m

Cairns

jeu. 3/13

7:35 am-9:06 pm

2 stops28h 31m

$1,005

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 2/16

5:40 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Cairns

dim. 2/23

9:05 am-7:18 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$1,032

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 5/23

3:00 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Cairns

dim. 6/1

2:35 pm-5:05 am

2 stops29h 30m

$1,057

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/4

2:40 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 50m

Cairns

mar. 3/11

12:45 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops64h 15m

$1,617

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/4

2:05 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops32h 50m

Cairns

mar. 3/11

6:00 am-5:10 pm

3 stops26h 10m

$1,809

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 3/7

7:45 pm-12:05 pm

3 stops48h 20m

Cairns

ven. 3/14

12:45 pm-3:45 pm

3 stops66h 00m

$2,913

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 3/28

11:44 am-5:00 pm

3 stops38h 16m

Cairns

ven. 4/4

6:15 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops37h 38m

$3,886

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/17

10:35 am-4:35 am

1 stop26h 00m

Cairns

mer. 2/26

11:25 am-7:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

$10,560

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 4/10

7:20 am-11:25 am

2 stops37h 05m

$473

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 4/10

3:17 pm-11:15 am

2 stops28h 58m

$514

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Cairns

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 janvier 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois 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 janvier 21, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
3,360 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Illinois?

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Cairns. It is only a 2.8 mi journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city center.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois 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 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cairns (average of $1,068). Flying from Illinois 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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