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Prices for flights from Illinois to Cairns Airport are updated daily.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Cairns Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$1,365 Cheap Flights from Illinois to Cairns in 2025

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15:40 - 14:10ORD-CNS

31h 30m2 stops

06:00 - 14:41CNS-ORD

24h 41m2 stops

$1,912

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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

15:40 - 13:35ORD-CNS

30h 55m2 stops

06:00 - 14:41CNS-ORD

24h 41m2 stops

$2,143

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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

09:15 - 04:25STL-CNS

28h 10m2 stops

19:15 - 15:18CNS-STL

59h 03m3 stops

$2,219

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Mon, 8 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep

15:45 - 11:05ORD-CNS

28h 20m2 stops

06:00 - 15:00CNS-ORD

24h 00m2 stops

$2,261

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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep

14:00 - 14:15ORD-CNS

33h 15m3 stops

06:00 - 14:41CNS-ORD

24h 41m2 stops

$2,376Air Canada

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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

16:45 - 11:35ORD-CNS

26h 50m2 stops

12:35 - 19:18CNS-ORD

22h 43m2 stops

$2,837Fiji Airways

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Sat, 13 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec

06:45 - 13:45STL-CNS

40h 00m2 stops

13:40 - 16:46CNS-STL

42h 06m2 stops

$3,528Qantas Airways

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Sat, 23 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug

12:00 - 15:55ORD-CNS

36h 55m3 stops

19:15 - 19:29CNS-ORD

39h 14m3 stops

$4,051Air Canada

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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep

10:20 - 04:35ORD-CNS

26h 15m1 stop

11:55 - 07:25CNS-ORD

35h 30m1 stop

$16,173Japan Airlines

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Fri, 21 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov

12:10 - 04:25ORD-CNS

25h 15m1 stop

12:35 - 07:25CNS-ORD

34h 50m2 stops

$16,208Japan Airlines

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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

Air Canada flights from Illinois to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Illinois to Cairns flight tickets

Air Canada

20 Oct

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m

3 stops

CNS14:15Cairns

5 Nov

CNS06:00Cairns

24h 41m

2 stops

ORD14:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,376

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Air Canada

23 Sept

ORD12:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 55m

3 stops

CNS15:55Cairns

30 Sept

CNS19:15Cairns

39h 14m

3 stops

ORD19:29Chicago O'Hare Intl

$4,051

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Air Canada

24 Sept

ORD10:48Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 07m

3 stops

CNS15:55Cairns

1 Oct

CNS19:15Cairns

39h 14m

3 stops

ORD19:29Chicago O'Hare Intl

$4,500

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Japan Airlines

21 Nov

ORD10:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 15m

1 stop

CNS04:35Cairns

30 Nov

CNS11:55Cairns

35h 30m

1 stop

ORD07:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

$16,173

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Japan Airlines

20 Oct

ORD12:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 15m

1 stop

CNS04:25Cairns

5 Nov

CNS12:35Cairns

34h 50m

2 stops

ORD07:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

$16,208

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Japan Airlines

20 Oct

ORD12:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 15m

1 stop

CNS04:25Cairns

5 Nov

CNS11:55Cairns

41h 40m

1 stop

ORD13:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

$16,219

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

15:40-14:10

2 stops31h 30m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

06:00-14:41

2 stops24h 41m

$1,912

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

15:40-13:35

2 stops30h 55m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

06:00-14:41

2 stops24h 41m

$2,143

St. LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/9

09:15-04:25

2 stops28h 10m

Cairns

Mon 15/9

19:15-15:18

3 stops59h 03m

$2,218

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/9

15:45-11:05

2 stops28h 20m

Cairns

Tue 30/9

06:00-15:00

2 stops24h 00m

$2,261

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

14:00-14:15

3 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

06:00-14:41

2 stops24h 41m

$2,376

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/12

16:45-11:35

2 stops26h 50m

Cairns

Sat 20/12

12:35-19:18

2 stops22h 43m

$2,837

St. LouisCairns

STL - CNS

STLCNS

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 23/8

06:45-13:45

2 stops40h 00m

Cairns

Wed 27/8

13:40-16:46

2 stops42h 06m

$3,528

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/9

12:00-15:55

3 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Tue 30/9

19:15-19:29

3 stops39h 14m

$4,051

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/11

10:20-04:35

1 stop26h 15m

Cairns

Sun 30/11

11:55-07:25

1 stop35h 30m

$16,173

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

12:10-04:25

1 stop25h 15m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

12:35-07:25

2 stops34h 50m

$16,208

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Cairns

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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

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	$1,365
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 $1,365. The best return flight deal from Illinois to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,912.

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 updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Cairns Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Cairns Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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