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Cheap flights from Illinois to Cairns from $1,705

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 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CNS
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,488

One-way from

$1,705
6/6-12/6
  • 6/6-12/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 20m total
  • Illinois to Cairns
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 53m total
  • Illinois to Cairns
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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 1 May 2025.

Fri 6/617:29STL - CNS
2 stops33h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/619:00CNS - STL
2 stops42h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,488
Fri 1/810:00ORD - CNS
2 stops34h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 9/814:25CNS - ORD
3 stops54h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$2,577
Mon 17/1113:55STL - CNS
2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 1/1217:40CNS - STL
2 stops46h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$2,621
Sat 14/609:59ORD - CNS
2 stops43h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/619:00CNS - ORD
2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,892
Fri 23/514:00ORD - CNS
3 stops34h 55mAir Canada
Sun 1/606:00CNS - ORD
2 stops23h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 30/4$3,398
Thu 12/601:30ORD - CNS
2 stops37h 25mJapan Airlines
Fri 20/612:30CNS - ORD
2 stops35h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 30/4$16,385

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Cairns that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/6

17:29-17:50

2 stops33h 21m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

19:00-22:59

2 stops42h 59m

$2,488

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/8

10:00-11:05

2 stops34h 05m

Cairns

Sat 9/8

14:25-05:25

3 stops54h 00m

$2,577

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/6

09:59-20:40

2 stops43h 41m

Cairns

Sat 21/6

19:00-23:35

2 stops43h 35m

$2,892

St. LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/6

17:29-17:50

2 stops33h 21m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

15:35-16:39

3 stops40h 04m

$3,210

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/5

14:00-15:55

3 stops34h 55m

Cairns

Sun 1/6

06:00-14:43

2 stops23h 43m

$3,398

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/6

01:30-05:55

2 stops37h 25m

Cairns

Fri 20/6

12:30-09:15

2 stops35h 45m

$16,385

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/6

15:12-11:05

2 stops28h 53m

$1,705

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/6

21:14-15:55

3 stops51h 41m

$2,262

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/6

01:30-12:55

2 stops44h 25m

$4,036

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/4

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Cairns

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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 1 May 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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
1,464 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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
829 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,252 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Cairns one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,705. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Japan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Cairns for a low price.

  • 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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Cairns?

    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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Illinois to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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