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Cheap flights from Australia to Illinois from $723

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ORD
25 Apr — 2 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2026.

Sat 18/411:55
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops26h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/408:00
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,263
Wed 13/513:25
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/515:00
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,276
Fri 1/513:15
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops25h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/515:00
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,285
Tue 21/409:20
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop20h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 28/407:13
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops33h 07m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/3$1,288
Thu 7/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/505:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,298
Sat 25/413:15
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/515:00
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,300
Wed 6/509:20
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops22h 41m
Air Canada
Wed 13/508:45
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/3$1,302
Wed 6/510:00
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 45m
Air Canada
Wed 13/515:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/3$1,303
Tue 26/510:15
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops24h 53m
Air Canada
Tue 9/608:45
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/3$1,305
Thu 14/509:20
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops25h 48m
Air Canada
Wed 20/508:45
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/3$1,306
Tue 5/511:35
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops25h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/507:30
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,311
Thu 28/509:20
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops25h 48m
Air Canada
Thu 11/608:45
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/3$1,312

Find flight deals from Australia to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 26 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,263

One-way from

$723

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,596
18/4-25/4
  • 18/4-25/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 12m total
  • Australia to Illinois
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30/8
  • 30/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 15m total
  • Australia to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($105 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 28/5

10:15-17:05

2 stops21h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

08:45-07:05

2 stops31h 20m

$1,354
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 28/5

10:15-14:45

1 stop19h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/6

15:40-07:05

1 stop24h 25m

$1,381

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Thu 7/5

10:00-12:06

2 stops41h 06m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 14/5

14:15-08:30

3 stops51h 15m

$1,395

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 16/7

10:15-14:41

1 stop19h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/7

20:40-07:05

2 stops43h 25m

$1,397

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Thu 7/5

10:00-20:25

2 stops49h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/5

13:05-07:05

2 stops27h 00m

$1,410

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 28/5

10:15-17:05

2 stops21h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/6

15:40-14:30

2 stops31h 50m

$1,415

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Wed 6/5

17:15-14:45

2 stops36h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/5

15:40-11:50

2 stops29h 40m

$1,470

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Thu 7/5

20:00-14:45

2 stops33h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/5

15:40-11:05

2 stops28h 55m

$1,507

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

13:35-23:41

1 stop25h 06m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 27/9

20:07-06:45

2 stops43h 38m

$1,659

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

10:20-16:38

1 stop21h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/7

15:57-06:55

1 stop23h 58m

$1,675

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Illinois?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Illinois (average of $962). Flying from Australia to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,523). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 26 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Australia to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
621 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
621 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
621 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,011 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
621 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,488 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
621 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,496 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
621 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,843 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
621 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Illinois?

    Airlines like Air Canada, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Australia to Illinois in about 21h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 48m. There are 14851 km between Australia and Illinois. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Illinois one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $182. Qantas Airways flights start at $665 while deals on Air Canada start at $757 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Illinois?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Illinois (average of $962). Flying from Australia to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,523). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Australia to Illinois

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$971Average$1,909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,088Average$1,625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,102Average$1,570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,119Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,281Average$2,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,396Average$1,929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ANACheapest$1,508Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,856Average$2,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,180Average$2,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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