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$425+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Cairns (CNS)

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CNS
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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$425
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:00 amORD - CNS
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2212:25 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops38h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$983
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/136:45 pmORD - CNS
2 stops25h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 5/2012:25 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops22h 59mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,233
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2312:00 pmORD - CNS
3 stops36h 55mAir Canada
Sun 6/16:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops38h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$1,551
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/253:12 pmORD - CNS
2 stops30h 43mQantas Airways
Mon 7/75:35 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops45h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,586
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 6/2512:30 pmORD - CNS
1 stop24h 55mJapan Airlines
Mon 7/711:40 amCNS - ORD
1 stop36h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/1$10,558

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

7:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops37h 25m

Cairns

Thu 5/22

12:25 pm-12:07 pm

2 stops38h 42m

$983

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

6:45 pm-11:25 am

2 stops25h 40m

Cairns

Tue 5/20

12:25 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$1,233

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

12:00 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Sun 6/1

6:00 am-5:38 am

2 stops38h 38m

$1,551

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/25

3:12 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops30h 43m

Cairns

Mon 7/7

5:35 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops45h 08m

$1,586

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/25

12:30 pm-4:25 am

1 stop24h 55m

Cairns

Mon 7/7

11:40 am-9:15 am

1 stop36h 35m

$10,558

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

9:10 am-11:25 am

2 stops35h 15m

$425

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

3:17 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops35h 33m

$1,125

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

12:00 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops36h 55m

$1,266

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Deals found on 3/31

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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 April 1, 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 April 1, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

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
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

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
8.0
Very good
180 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

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
813 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,013 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

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.

  • 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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    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 $1,134). 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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