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Cheap flights from Illinois to Cairns from $2,398

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ORD — CNS
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

When is the cheapest time to fly from Illinois to Cairns (IL - CNS)?

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Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Illinois to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Illinois and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Wed 29/518:02STL - CNS
2 stops27h 48mQantas Airways
Wed 5/609:10CNS - STL
3 stops28h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$2,747
Wed 29/518:02STL - CNS
3 stops37h 33mQantas Airways
Wed 5/609:10CNS - STL
3 stops28h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$2,925
Thu 13/606:29STL - CNS
2 stops39h 11mQantas Airways
Thu 20/614:35CNS - STL
3 stops47h 23mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$3,116
Thu 13/618:25ORD - CNS
2 stops33h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 20/618:55CNS - ORD
2 stops36h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$3,314
Thu 13/611:55ORD - CNS
2 stops33h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 21/618:55CNS - ORD
2 stops37h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$3,333
Thu 13/618:25ORD - CNS
3 stops32h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 21/618:55CNS - ORD
2 stops37h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$3,580

Cheap Illinois to Cairns flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Illinois to Cairns specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Prices were last updated on 16 May 2024.
Fri 14/615:40ORD - CNS
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/606:00CNS - ORD
2 stops38h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,414
Fri 14/618:00ORD - CNS
3 stops54h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/606:00CNS - ORD
2 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,010
Thu 13/618:25ORD - CNS
2 stops33h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 20/618:55CNS - ORD
2 stops36h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$3,314
Fri 14/615:40ORD - CNS
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/606:00CNS - ORD
2 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,326
Thu 13/611:55ORD - CNS
2 stops33h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 21/618:55CNS - ORD
2 stops37h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$3,333
Thu 13/615:44ORD - CNS
2 stops28h 01mAir New Zealand
Thu 20/619:20CNS - ORD
2 stops44h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/5$3,363
Fri 14/615:40ORD - CNS
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/620:50CNS - ORD
2 stops63h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,372
Thu 13/612:25ORD - CNS
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/612:00CNS - ORD
2 stops55h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$3,401
Thu 13/609:00ORD - CNS
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/620:50CNS - ORD
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$3,537

Illinois to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Illinois and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Wed 30/1016:10STL - CNS
3 stops54h 55mAir Canada
Sun 3/1117:35CNS - STL
3 stops61h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 15/5$2,398
Fri 14/615:40ORD - CNS
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/606:00CNS - ORD
2 stops38h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,414
Wed 30/1018:02STL - CNS
2 stops27h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/1105:00CNS - STL
2 stops26h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,441
Fri 14/618:00ORD - CNS
3 stops54h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/606:00CNS - ORD
2 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,010
Thu 13/618:25ORD - CNS
2 stops33h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 20/618:55CNS - ORD
2 stops36h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$3,314
Fri 14/615:40ORD - CNS
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/606:00CNS - ORD
2 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,326
Thu 13/611:55ORD - CNS
2 stops33h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 21/618:55CNS - ORD
2 stops37h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$3,333
Thu 13/615:44ORD - CNS
2 stops28h 01mAir New Zealand
Thu 20/619:20CNS - ORD
2 stops44h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/5$3,363
Fri 14/615:40ORD - CNS
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/620:50CNS - ORD
2 stops63h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,372

Find flights from Illinois to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.

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$2,489 - $5,382

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Return

Price

Lambert-St LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 29/5

2 stops37h 48m

Cairns

Wed 5/6

2 stops43h 03m

$2,489

Lambert-St LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 13/6

2 stops37h 46m

Cairns

Thu 20/6

2 stops42h 38m

$2,688

Lambert-St LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 29/5

2 stops27h 48m

Cairns

Wed 5/6

3 stops28h 48m

$2,747

Lambert-St LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 29/5

3 stops37h 33m

Cairns

Wed 5/6

3 stops28h 48m

$2,925

Lambert-St LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 13/6

2 stops39h 11m

Cairns

Thu 20/6

3 stops47h 23m

$3,116

Chicago O'Hare IntlCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/6

2 stops33h 05m

Cairns

Thu 20/6

2 stops36h 00m

$3,314

Chicago O'Hare IntlCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/6

2 stops28h 01m

Cairns

Thu 20/6

2 stops44h 30m

$3,363

Chicago O'Hare IntlCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/6

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Fri 21/6

2 stops63h 10m

$3,372

Chicago O'Hare IntlCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/6

3 stops37h 55m

Cairns

Fri 21/6

3 stops26h 09m

$5,382

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Deals found on 15/5

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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 16 May 2024.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
626 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
967 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,947 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from Illinois to Cairns for under $2,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Illinois to Cairns for under $2,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $2,489, but on average you can expect to pay $3,405.

  • What does ORD to CNS mean?

    This is defined as Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Cairns Airport (CNS). Codes like Cairns Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Moline Quad-City Airport (MLI), Greater Peoria Airport (PIA), Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI), Springfield Capital Airport (SPI).

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  • 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?

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  • 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 16/5.

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