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Cheap flights from Sydney to Illinois from $897

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.
SYD — ORD
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 13 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,418

One-way from

$897

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,393
Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/8-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 53m total
  • Sydney to Illinois
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22/5
  • 22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 39m total
  • Sydney to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($532 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($114 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 May 2025.

Mon 18/809:25SYD - STL
2 stops28h 36mDelta
Sat 8/1114:18STL - SYD
2 stops25h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/5$1,418
Thu 12/609:20SYD - ORD
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/606:10ORD - SYD
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,485
Sun 7/1207:05SYD - ORD
2 stops29h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 17/116:45ORD - SYD
2 stops25h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,712
Sat 18/1021:45SYD - ORD
2 stops47h 16mANA
Sun 2/1116:25ORD - SYD
1 stop25h 05mANA
Deal found 12/5$1,720
Sun 27/709:55SYD - ORD
2 stops30h 04mAir New Zealand
Mon 25/814:25ORD - SYD
2 stops27h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$1,784
Tue 2/921:50SYD - ORD
1 stop31h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 12/916:00ORD - SYD
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/5$1,800
Mon 18/809:20SYD - STL
3 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1113:30STL - SYD
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,826
Thu 26/609:10SYD - ORD
1 stop26h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/815:21ORD - SYD
1 stop24h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,848
Thu 31/709:20SYD - ORD
2 stops37h 39mAir Canada
Tue 26/815:35ORD - SYD
1 stop24h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 12/5$1,870
Mon 18/810:20SYD - STL
1 stop21h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1119:00STL - SYD
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,875
Wed 18/608:55SYD - ORD
1 stop39h 20mJapan Airlines
Sat 5/701:30ORD - SYD
1 stop37h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/5$2,020
Tue 9/1212:10SYD - ORD
2 stops22h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/118:15ORD - SYD
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$2,098

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Illinois that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

09:25-23:01

2 stops28h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/11

14:18-08:35

2 stops25h 17m

$1,418

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

09:20-23:05

2 stops28h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/6

06:10-07:20

2 stops34h 10m

$1,485

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

21:45-05:01

2 stops47h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/11

16:25-10:30

1 stop25h 05m

$1,720

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/7

09:55-00:59

2 stops30h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/8

14:25-08:45

2 stops27h 20m

$1,784

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/9

21:50-14:25

1 stop31h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/9

16:00-10:50

1 stop27h 50m

$1,800

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

09:20-20:00

3 stops49h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/11

13:30-09:35

2 stops27h 05m

$1,826

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/6

09:10-21:08

1 stop26h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

15:21-07:05

1 stop24h 44m

$1,848

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

09:20-07:59

2 stops37h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 26/8

10:40-07:20

2 stops29h 40m

$1,870

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

10:20-16:45

1 stop21h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/11

19:00-09:15

1 stop21h 15m

$1,875

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/6

08:55-09:15

1 stop39h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/7

01:30-06:20

1 stop37h 50m

$2,020

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

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 13 May 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Illinois as you normally would.

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 inches 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 13 May 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,072 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
860 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,054. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Illinois for a low price.

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

    The most popular route from Sydney to Illinois is Sydney Kingsford Smith - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Chicago Midway or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Lambert-St Louis.

  • 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Sydney to Illinois

Discover the top 7 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 13 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,036Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,300Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,541Average$1,722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,588Average$2,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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ANACheapest$1,717Average$2,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,735Average$2,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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DeltaCheapest$1,828Average$1,960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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