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$1,123+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ORD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops23h 41mAir Canada
Sun 3/153:40 pmORD - CNS
2 stops32h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 10/29$1,123
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/112:50 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops62h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 3/153:35 pmORD - CNS
2 stops34h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/27$1,556

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CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops23h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

3:40 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$1,123

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 3/11

2:50 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops62h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

3:35 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,556

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 12/20

6:40 am-6:05 am

3 stops39h 25m

$1,309

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Sat 12/20

11:25 am-12:55 pm

1 stop41h 30m

$1,467

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Deals found on 10/29

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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 23h 41m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8839 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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