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$1,010+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Cairns (CNS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CNS
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Sat 11/9
Sat 11/16
1 adult, Economy
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This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/33:15 pmORD - CNS
2 stops30h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 12/106:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops27h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,010
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/37:05 pmORD - CNS
3 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/109:45 amCNS - ORD
3 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$2,185
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/39:50 amORD - CNS
3 stops37h 05mAir Canada
Tue 12/105:35 pmCNS - ORD
3 stops55h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 11/3$2,259
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/242:40 pmORD - CNS
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/1812:35 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops64h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/3$3,627
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/187:45 pmORD - CNS
3 stops48h 20mEmirates
Wed 12/2512:45 pmCNS - ORD
3 stops66h 10mEmirates
Deal found 11/3$6,627

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/26

1:07 pm-4:40 pm

3 stops59h 33m

$1,236

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/26

4:55 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops51h 10m

$1,550

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/26

2:40 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 50m

$2,242

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/3

3:15 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Cairns

Tue 12/10

6:00 am-5:34 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$1,010

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

6:45 pm-11:15 am

2 stops24h 30m

Cairns

Tue 3/25

12:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop41h 00m

$1,231

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/3

9:50 am-2:55 pm

3 stops37h 05m

Cairns

Tue 12/10

5:35 pm-8:57 am

3 stops55h 22m

$2,259

St. LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/9

3:50 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops55h 05m

Cairns

Mon 2/17

3:45 pm-3:06 pm

3 stops63h 21m

$1,451

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/28

10:56 am-5:00 pm

2 stops39h 04m

Cairns

Fri 4/4

6:15 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$3,221

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/24

2:40 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 50m

Cairns

Sat 1/18

12:35 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops64h 25m

$3,627

St. LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/9

1:40 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Sun 2/16

9:05 am-7:29 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$1,857

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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 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 November 4, 2024.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

Cathay Pacific
7.7
Good
874 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
836 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

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 flights from Illinois to Cairns for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Illinois to Cairns for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qantas Airways for just $1,010, but on average you can expect to pay $4,223.

  • What does ORD to CNS mean?

    ORD and CNS are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. ORD to CNS refers to a flight route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairns Airport. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Moline Quad-City Airport (MLI), Greater Peoria Airport (PIA), Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI), Champaign University-Willard Airport (CMI).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Illinois to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Illinois to Cairns with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Illinois to Cairns flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Illinois to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Illinois to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Illinois to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Illinois to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The Illinois to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/3.

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