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Cheap flights from Illinois to Cairns from $1,567

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Illinois to Cairns departing on 19/7. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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15:40 - 11:10
ORD
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:36
CNS
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ORD
23h 36m
2 stops
$2,116Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
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15:40 - 11:10
ORD
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 14:36
CNS
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ORD
23h 36m
2 stops
$2,117Air Canada
Tue, 28 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
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15:40 - 15:00
ORD
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CNS
32h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:36
CNS
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ORD
23h 36m
2 stops
$2,315Multiple Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:40 - 11:10
ORD
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:36
CNS
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ORD
23h 36m
2 stops
$2,552Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
19:00 - 12:55
ORD
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CNS
26h 55m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:50 - 18:29
CNS
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ORD
26h 39m
2 stops
$2,773Qantas Airways
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Air Canada Logo
10:43 - 15:55
ORD
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CNS
38h 12m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 14:36
CNS
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ORD
23h 36m
2 stops
$2,864Air Canada
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Air Canada Logo
21:20 - 15:55
ORD
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CNS
51h 35m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 14:36
CNS
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ORD
23h 36m
2 stops
$2,941Air Canada
Tue, 28 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
Air Canada Logo
15:40 - 11:10
ORD
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:15 - 09:00
CNS
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ORD
52h 45m
3 stops
$2,957Air Canada
Tue, 28 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
Air Canada Logo
15:40 - 11:10
ORD
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:15 - 09:00
CNS
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ORD
52h 45m
3 stops
$2,958Air Canada
Tue, 28 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
Air Canada Logo
15:40 - 11:10
ORD
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:15 - 09:00
CNS
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ORD
52h 45m
3 stops
$2,959Air Canada
Tue, 28 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug

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Qantas Airways flights from Illinois to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Illinois to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
5 Aug
ORD19:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
2 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
12 Aug
CNS06:50Cairns
26h 39m
2 stops
ORD18:29Chicago O'Hare Intl
$2,773
Qantas Airways
27 Nov
ORD14:54Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 11m
2 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
15 Dec
CNS09:25Cairns
23h 29m
2 stops
ORD16:54Chicago O'Hare Intl
$11,350
Qantas Airways
27 Nov
ORD16:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 20m
2 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
15 Dec
CNS06:00Cairns
26h 54m
2 stops
ORD16:54Chicago O'Hare Intl
$11,352

Air New Zealand flights from Illinois to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Illinois to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
17 July
ORD21:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
49h 05m
2 stops
CNS13:40Cairns
23 July
CNS11:55Cairns
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD21:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
$3,807
Air New Zealand
17 July
ORD17:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 00m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
23 July
CNS11:20Cairns
50h 56m
3 stops
ORD23:16Chicago O'Hare Intl
$3,849

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ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

06:00-14:36

2 stops23h 36m

$2,116

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

06:00-14:36

2 stops23h 36m

$2,117

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/8

15:40-15:00

2 stops32h 20m

Cairns

Wed 12/8

06:00-14:36

2 stops23h 36m

$2,315

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

06:00-14:36

2 stops23h 36m

$2,552

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/8

19:00-12:55

2 stops26h 55m

Cairns

Wed 12/8

06:50-18:29

2 stops26h 39m

$2,773

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/8

10:43-15:55

3 stops38h 12m

Cairns

Wed 12/8

06:00-14:36

2 stops23h 36m

$2,864

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

21:20-15:55

3 stops51h 35m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

06:00-14:36

2 stops23h 36m

$2,941

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

19:15-09:00

3 stops52h 45m

$2,957

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

19:15-09:00

3 stops52h 45m

$2,958

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

15:40-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

19:15-09:00

3 stops52h 45m

$2,959

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Fastest flight time

26h 55m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Illinois to Cairns takes 26h 55m
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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 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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