Cheap flights from Sydney to Illinois from $969

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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ORD
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Tue 30/1212:10SYD - ORD
1 stop28h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/118:30ORD - SYD
1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,724
Tue 23/1212:10SYD - ORD
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/213:55ORD - SYD
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,727
Mon 15/1212:10SYD - ORD
2 stops21h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/116:16ORD - SYD
1 stop21h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,799
Wed 17/1211:20SYD - ORD
1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/116:10ORD - SYD
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,801
Thu 25/1212:10SYD - ORD
2 stops21h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/114:36ORD - SYD
2 stops25h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,802
Sun 14/1212:10SYD - ORD
1 stop28h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/114:40ORD - SYD
1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,874
Tue 23/1211:20SYD - ORD
1 stop20h 12mVirgin Australia
Mon 2/213:00ORD - SYD
1 stop27h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/12$2,026
Thu 25/1212:10SYD - ORD
1 stop24h 55mVirgin Australia
Thu 22/116:10ORD - SYD
1 stop23h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/12$2,101
Wed 31/1211:50SYD - ORD
1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/114:40ORD - SYD
1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$2,197
Fri 26/1211:20SYD - ORD
1 stop35h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/115:23ORD - SYD
2 stops30h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,370
Fri 26/1210:40SYD - MDW
2 stops28h 42mDelta
Tue 6/113:28MDW - SYD
2 stops24h 22mDelta
Deal found 10/12$2,589
Sun 28/1210:40SYD - MDW
2 stops28h 42mDelta
Thu 8/111:21MDW - SYD
2 stops26h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/12$3,139

Find flight deals from Sydney to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,523

One-way from

$969

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,199
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 2/2-19/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 21m total
  • Sydney to Illinois
23/3
  • 23/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • Sydney to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($545 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Illinois that are best for you.

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Price

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/1

06:20-14:41

2 stops25h 21m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 31/1

17:04-22:15

2 stops36h 11m

$1,660

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/12

12:10-23:14

1 stop28h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/1

18:30-09:05

1 stop21h 35m

$1,724

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

10:40-16:57

2 stops23h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/5

19:59-06:35

2 stops43h 36m

$1,727

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

12:10-17:04

2 stops21h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/5

16:40-06:55

1 stop23h 15m

$1,727

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

14:00-18:48

1 stop21h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

21:20-06:55

1 stop42h 35m

$1,727

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/12

14:00-21:32

1 stop24h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

18:29-09:15

1 stop21h 46m

$1,727

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

10:20-17:00

2 stops22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

21:10-07:00

1 stop42h 50m

$1,727

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

11:50-14:40

1 stop19h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

21:20-06:55

1 stop42h 35m

$1,727

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

11:20-17:04

2 stops22h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/5

18:20-06:55

1 stop21h 35m

$1,727

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

11:20-14:41

1 stop20h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/1

15:35-13:00

2 stops28h 25m

$1,729

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Illinois

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Illinois (average of $931). Flying from Sydney to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,541). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Illinois is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Illinois. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Illinois flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Illinois?

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 12 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Illinois, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Illinois from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Illinois?

    Departing from Sydney to Illinois will take you 23h 49m. The distance between Sydney and Illinois is about 14861 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to Illinois?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Illinois?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Illinois (average of $931). Flying from Sydney to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,541). 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 6 airlines flying from Sydney to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$987Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,171Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,174Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,421Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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ANACheapest$1,578Average$1,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,601Average$2,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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