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$863+ 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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ORD
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Illinois

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 January 29, 2026.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1211:25 am
CNS
-
ORD
1 stop41h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 2/162:35 pm
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops52h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/26$1,414
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/126:00 am
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops24h 41m
Air Canada
Mon 2/162:00 pm
ORD
-
CNS
3 stops32h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/26$4,609

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Round-trip from

$1,414
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$863
(KAYAK)
From Cairns to Illinois
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CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 2/12

11:25 am-12:55 pm

1 stop41h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

2:35 pm-10:45 am

2 stops52h 10m

$1,414

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 2/12

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

2:00 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops32h 55m

$4,609

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 4/17

7:00 am-9:19 pm

2 stops29h 19m

$863

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Mon 7/6

9:20 am-9:10 pm

2 stops50h 50m

$918

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 4/17

9:25 am-11:49 pm

3 stops29h 24m

$1,084

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Deals found on 1/28

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Illinois?

    Departing from Cairns to Illinois will take you 41h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8839 mi.

  • 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?

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