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Cheap flights from Cairns to Illinois from $975

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ORD
11 Apr — 18 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 March 2026.

Wed 22/412:35
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops64h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 26/416:15
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops52h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 9/3$2,387
Sat 25/412:40
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops25h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/515:00
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$2,441
Thu 7/506:00
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops23h 45m
Air Canada
Mon 11/515:40
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops33h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/3$2,444
Fri 24/412:35
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/519:20
ORD
-
CNS
3 stops47h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$2,702
Wed 22/416:35
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops37h 10m
Air Canada
Sun 26/421:20
ORD
-
CNS
3 stops51h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/3$2,803

Find flight deals from Cairns to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,387

One-way from

$975
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 22/4-26/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 116h 55m total
  • Cairns to Illinois
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 20m total
  • Cairns to Illinois
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Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 22/4

12:35-13:55

2 stops64h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

16:15-11:50

2 stops52h 35m

$2,387
Fastest return journey

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 7/5

06:00-14:45

2 stops23h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/5

15:40-15:55

2 stops33h 15m

$2,441

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 25/4

15:45-17:05

3 stops40h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

20:48-08:40

3 stops44h 52m

$2,511

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 24/4

12:35-13:55

2 stops40h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/5

19:20-05:30

2 stops43h 10m

$2,702

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 22/4

16:35-14:45

2 stops37h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

21:20-15:55

3 stops51h 35m

$2,803
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 30/5

11:55-23:15

2 stops26h 20m

$975

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 30/5

19:10-05:35

3 stops49h 25m

$1,135

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 18/4

13:55-21:00

2 stops46h 05m

$1,137

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Mon 6/7

20:55-21:10

2 stops63h 15m

$1,319

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 17/4

06:00-13:55

2 stops46h 55m

$1,471

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

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Illinois from Cairns.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Illinois?

    For as low as $2,441, Cathay Pacific can have you in Illinois from Cairns in 23h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14225 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Illinois.

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

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