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$1,082+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to Illinois

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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ORD
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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$1,082
(Gotogate)
From Cairns to Illinois
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This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 9/101:40 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops63h 45mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/174:00 pmORD - CNS
2 stops49h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/27$1,082
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops30h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/198:20 pmORD - CNS
2 stops52h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,451
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:45 amCNS - ORD
2 stops45h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1711:50 amORD - CNS
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,544

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CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 9/10

1:40 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops63h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

4:00 pm-8:35 am

2 stops49h 35m

$1,082

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 9/12

6:00 am-9:24 pm

2 stops30h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

8:20 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops52h 35m

$1,451

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 9/10

5:45 am-11:59 am

2 stops45h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

11:50 am-4:25 am

1 stop25h 35m

$1,544

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Deals found on 7/27

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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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific and United Airlines from Cairns to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

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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.

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  • 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 $321). 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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