What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Cairns?

Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Cairns

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Cairns Airport?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Cairns Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Illinois to Cairns Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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3:40 pm - 2:10 pmORD-CNS

31h 30m2 stops

6:00 am - 2:41 pmCNS-ORD

24h 41m2 stops

$1,248

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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5

3:40 pm - 1:35 pmORD-CNS

30h 55m2 stops

6:00 am - 2:41 pmCNS-ORD

24h 41m2 stops

$1,399

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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5

9:15 am - 4:25 amSTL-CNS

28h 10m2 stops

7:15 pm - 3:18 pmCNS-STL

59h 03m3 stops

$1,448

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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 15

3:45 pm - 11:05 amORD-CNS

28h 20m2 stops

6:00 am - 3:00 pmCNS-ORD

24h 00m2 stops

$1,476

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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30

2:00 pm - 2:15 pmORD-CNS

33h 15m3 stops

6:00 am - 2:41 pmCNS-ORD

24h 41m2 stops

$1,551Air Canada

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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5

4:45 pm - 11:35 amORD-CNS

26h 50m2 stops

12:35 pm - 7:18 pmCNS-ORD

22h 43m2 stops

$1,852Fiji Airways

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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 20

6:45 am - 1:45 pmSTL-CNS

40h 00m2 stops

1:40 pm - 4:46 pmCNS-STL

42h 06m2 stops

$2,303Qantas Airways

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Sat, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 27

12:00 pm - 3:55 pmORD-CNS

36h 55m3 stops

7:15 pm - 7:29 pmCNS-ORD

39h 14m3 stops

$2,644Air Canada

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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30

10:20 am - 4:35 amORD-CNS

26h 15m1 stop

11:55 am - 7:25 amCNS-ORD

35h 30m1 stop

$10,556Japan Airlines

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Fri, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 30

12:10 pm - 4:25 amORD-CNS

25h 15m1 stop

12:35 pm - 7:25 amCNS-ORD

34h 50m2 stops

$10,579Japan Airlines

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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5

Air Canada flights from Illinois to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Illinois to Cairns flight tickets

Air Canada

Oct 20

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m

3 stops

CNS2:15 pmCairns

Nov 5

CNS6:00 amCairns

24h 41m

2 stops

ORD2:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,551

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Air Canada

Sep 23

ORD12:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 55m

3 stops

CNS3:55 pmCairns

Sep 30

CNS7:15 pmCairns

39h 14m

3 stops

ORD7:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,644

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Air Canada

Sep 24

ORD10:48 amChicago O'Hare Intl

38h 07m

3 stops

CNS3:55 pmCairns

Oct 1

CNS7:15 pmCairns

39h 14m

3 stops

ORD7:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,937

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Japan Airlines flights from Illinois to Cairns

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Illinois to Cairns flight tickets

Japan Airlines

Nov 21

ORD10:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 15m

1 stop

CNS4:35 amCairns

Nov 30

CNS11:55 amCairns

35h 30m

1 stop

ORD7:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$10,556

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Japan Airlines

Oct 20

ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 15m

1 stop

CNS4:25 amCairns

Nov 5

CNS12:35 pmCairns

34h 50m

2 stops

ORD7:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$10,579

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Japan Airlines

Oct 20

ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 15m

1 stop

CNS4:25 amCairns

Nov 5

CNS11:55 amCairns

41h 40m

1 stop

ORD1:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$10,586

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

3:40 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Cairns

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$1,248

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

3:40 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Cairns

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$1,399

St. LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

9:15 am-4:25 am

2 stops28h 10m

Cairns

Mon 9/15

7:15 pm-3:18 pm

3 stops59h 03m

$1,448

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

3:45 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 20m

Cairns

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,476

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

2:00 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$1,551

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/13

4:45 pm-11:35 am

2 stops26h 50m

Cairns

Sat 12/20

12:35 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops22h 43m

$1,852

St. LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/23

6:45 am-1:45 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Cairns

Wed 8/27

1:40 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops42h 06m

$2,303

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

12:00 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Tue 9/30

7:15 pm-7:29 pm

3 stops39h 14m

$2,644

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/21

10:20 am-4:35 am

1 stop26h 15m

Cairns

Sun 11/30

11:55 am-7:25 am

1 stop35h 30m

$10,556

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

12:10 pm-4:25 am

1 stop25h 15m

Cairns

Wed 11/5

12:35 pm-7:25 am

2 stops34h 50m

$10,579

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Cairns

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Cairns. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,493. The most expensive day to fly to Cairns is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,994.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

Our data shows that the cheapest Illinois to Cairns flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Cairns in the afternoon for as low as $1,771. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Cairns, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,927 per ticket.

Cheap Illinois to Cairns flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Illinois to Cairns

Best Price Found	$891
Fastest flight time	25h 15m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Cairns	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cairns from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $891. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,248.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Cairns takes 25h 15m

There are no direct flights from Illinois to Cairns. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cairns Airport and Lambert-St Louis Airport - Cairns Airport.

There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Cairns Airport?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Cairns Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Illinois to Cairns Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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