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$529+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to Illinois

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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ORD
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Illinois

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Round-trip from

$1,384
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$529
(Kiwi.com)
From Cairns to Illinois
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 5/126:50 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops58h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/194:00 pmORD - CNS
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,384
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 5/124:35 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops37h 08mAir Canada
Mon 5/192:00 pmORD - CNS
3 stops34h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$1,579

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CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Mon 5/12

6:50 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops58h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

4:00 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 55m

$1,384

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Mon 5/12

4:35 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops37h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

2:00 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops34h 55m

$1,579

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Tue 6/10

6:00 am-6:42 am

3 stops39h 42m

$529

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 6/7

4:35 pm-7:59 am

3 stops54h 24m

$1,008

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Deals found on 3/26

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Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,986 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.0

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2024

YVR - LAX

Seamless in all ways..arriving 25 minutes early into Los Angeles was outstanding
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,986 reviews
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,986 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.0

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2024

YVR - LAX

Seamless in all ways..arriving 25 minutes early into Los Angeles was outstanding

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Cairns to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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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