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

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As of December 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Cairns Airport.

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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5:10 pm - 11:00 am

ORD

CNS

25h 50m2 stops

11:45 am - 11:59 pm

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ORD

28h 14m2 stops

$1,355Qantas Airways

Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6

5:52 pm - 6:25 pm

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33h 33m2 stops

6:45 am - 9:00 pm

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29h 15m2 stops

$1,409Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 23 - Sat, Jun 6

5:10 pm - 11:00 am

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25h 50m2 stops

9:20 am - 9:23 pm

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28h 03m3 stops

$1,469Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6

3:35 pm - 2:55 pm

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31h 20m2 stops

6:00 am - 4:38 pm

CNS

ORD

26h 38m2 stops

$1,627Air Canada

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

10:00 am - 2:55 pm

ORD

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36h 55m3 stops

6:00 am - 4:38 pm

CNS

ORD

26h 38m2 stops

$1,633Air Canada

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10:00 am - 2:55 pm

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36h 55m3 stops

6:00 am - 4:38 pm

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ORD

26h 38m2 stops

$1,634Air Canada

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

8:20 pm - 3:55 pm

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CNS

52h 35m3 stops

7:15 pm - 2:45 pm

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ORD

34h 30m2 stops

$1,717Air Canada

Sat, May 23 - Sat, Jun 6

9:59 am - 9:55 am

STL

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31h 56m2 stops

11:25 am - 11:48 pm

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STL

28h 23m2 stops

$1,733Cathay Pacific

Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21

6:50 pm - 8:30 am

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45h 40m3 stops

9:45 am - 2:30 pm

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44h 45m3 stops

$1,966Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6

2:35 pm - 9:55 am

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27h 20m1 stop

11:25 am - 12:55 pm

CNS

ORD

41h 30m1 stop

$1,971Cathay Pacific

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

Air Canada flights from Illinois to Cairns

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Air Canada

Feb 22

ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

2 stops

CNS2:55 pmCairns

Feb 26

CNS6:00 amCairns

26h 38m

2 stops

ORD4:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,627

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Air Canada

Feb 22

ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 55m

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CNS2:55 pmCairns

Feb 26

CNS6:00 amCairns

26h 38m

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ORD4:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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Feb 22

ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 55m

3 stops

CNS2:55 pmCairns

Feb 26

CNS6:00 amCairns

26h 38m

2 stops

ORD4:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,634

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Qantas Airways

Jan 30

ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

CNS11:00 amCairns

Feb 6

CNS11:45 amCairns

28h 14m

2 stops

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,355

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Qantas Airways

Jan 25

ORD9:02 amChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 58m

2 stops

CNS11:00 amCairns

Feb 7

CNS6:00 amCairns

33h 59m

2 stops

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,367

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Jan 25

ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 50m

2 stops

CNS2:05 pmCairns

Feb 7

CNS6:00 amCairns

27h 09m

3 stops

ORD5:09 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,434

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5:10 pm-11:00 am

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

Fri 2/6

11:45 am-11:59 pm

2 stops28h 14m

$1,355

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/23

5:52 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops33h 33m

Cairns

Sat 6/6

6:45 am-9:00 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$1,409

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ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

5:10 pm-11:00 am

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

Fri 2/6

9:20 am-9:23 pm

3 stops28h 03m

$1,469

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ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

3:35 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops31h 20m

Cairns

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-4:38 pm

2 stops26h 38m

$1,627

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ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

10:00 am-2:55 pm

3 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-4:38 pm

2 stops26h 38m

$1,633

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

10:00 am-2:55 pm

3 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-4:38 pm

2 stops26h 38m

$1,634

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/23

8:20 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops52h 35m

Cairns

Sat 6/6

7:15 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$1,717

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STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/17

9:59 am-9:55 am

2 stops31h 56m

Cairns

Sat 2/21

11:25 am-11:48 pm

2 stops28h 23m

$1,733

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

6:50 pm-8:30 am

3 stops45h 40m

Cairns

Fri 2/6

9:45 am-2:30 pm

3 stops44h 45m

$1,966

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

2:35 pm-9:55 am

1 stop27h 20m

Cairns

Thu 2/26

11:25 am-12:55 pm

1 stop41h 30m

$1,971

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Cairns

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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.

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Fastest flight time	25h 50m
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The fastest flight from Illinois to Cairns takes 25h 50m

There are no direct flights from Illinois to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Illinois to Cairns.

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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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Cairns Airport?
As of December 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Cairns Airport.
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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