$793+ Cheap flights to Illinois

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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17 May — 24 May1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Illinois in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Illinois. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Mon 4/513:15
SYD
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ORD
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/508:30
ORD
-
SYD
3 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,496
Sat 9/513:15
SYD
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ORD
2 stops31h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/507:15
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,524
Fri 1/513:15
SYD
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ORD
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/506:55
ORD
-
SYD
3 stops48h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,529
Fri 1/513:15
SYD
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MDW
3 stops41h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/506:00
MDW
-
SYD
3 stops49h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,567
Tue 8/911:45
SYD
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ORD
2 stops32h 00m
ANA
Fri 11/917:45
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 25m
ANA
Deal found 14/4$1,594
Wed 11/1112:25
SYD
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ORD
1 stop35h 55m
ANA
Mon 16/1120:00
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 15m
ANA
Deal found 13/4$1,620
Wed 3/617:50
SYD
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ORD
1 stop27h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/621:13
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop43h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,674
Tue 5/517:50
SYD
-
MDW
2 stops32h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/506:00
MDW
-
SYD
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,697
Tue 19/517:50
SYD
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ORD
1 stop27h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/520:46
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop43h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,698
Thu 28/517:50
SYD
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ORD
1 stop27h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/609:20
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,732
Wed 20/509:20
SYD
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STL
2 stops26h 23m
Air Canada
Thu 11/616:48
STL
-
SYD
2 stops23h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/4$1,736
Wed 20/509:20
SYD
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STL
2 stops26h 05m
Air Canada
Fri 12/616:48
STL
-
SYD
2 stops23h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/4$1,752

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Find the latest flights to Illinois in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

Return from

$1,496

One-way from

$698

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,220
4/5-8/5
  • 4/5-8/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 67h 55m total
  • Sydney to Chicago
4/9
  • 4/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 09m total
  • Sydney to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($142 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

09:20-12:06

2 stops41h 46m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 28/5

16:48-07:20

2 stops23h 32m

$1,752

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

09:20-12:06

2 stops41h 46m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 28/5

13:05-07:20

3 stops51h 15m

$2,054

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/5

15:40-14:20

2 stops37h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

14:00-16:50

1 stop35h 50m

$2,087

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/7

09:15-23:53

2 stops29h 38m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/8

12:10-06:50

2 stops27h 40m

$2,094

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/7

09:15-18:59

2 stops24h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/8

15:57-06:50

2 stops23h 53m

$2,094

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/7

09:15-23:22

2 stops29h 07m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/8

12:10-06:50

2 stops27h 40m

$2,094

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/7

09:15-16:51

2 stops22h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/8

08:48-06:50

2 stops31h 02m

$2,094

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

09:10-23:59

1 stop29h 49m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 28/5

13:45-07:05

2 stops26h 20m

$2,109

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

20:45-13:13

3 stops31h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/5

17:44-18:50

2 stops34h 06m

$2,218

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

20:45-13:14

2 stops31h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/6

17:42-18:50

2 stops34h 08m

$2,303

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Illinois

How long is the flight to Illinois?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Illinois takes 23 hours 28 minutes. Flights to Illinois from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Illinois?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Illinois are Qantas Airways, Air Canada and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

FAQs about flying to Illinois

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Illinois if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Illinois on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Illinois?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Illinois.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois. One-way flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl typically cost $117, while return flights cost around $181.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around $405, however they can be found for as little as $181.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Illinois depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Illinois, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 1 minute).

  • Does Chicago O'Hare Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chicago O'Hare Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Chicago O'Hare Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest property to Chicago O'Hare Intl (0.0 km away from Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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