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Cheap flights from Illinois to Sydney from $815

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SYD
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,579

One-way from

$815

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,529
2/12-9/12
  • 2/12-9/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 25m total
  • Illinois to Sydney
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4/12
  • 4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Illinois to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($489 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 November 2025.

Tue 2/1208:20ORD - SYD
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1211:20SYD - ORD
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,579
Mon 8/1206:50ORD - SYD
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1217:45SYD - ORD
2 stops37h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,592
Mon 17/1109:32ORD - SYD
2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1217:45SYD - ORD
1 stop23h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,612
Mon 29/1221:04ORD - SYD
1 stop42h 56mQantas Airways
Wed 28/107:05SYD - ORD
2 stops24h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,631
Mon 17/1108:30MDW - SYD
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1217:45SYD - MDW
2 stops33h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,639
Mon 10/1106:30ORD - SYD
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1117:45SYD - ORD
1 stop24h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,666
Mon 1/1215:40ORD - SYD
1 stop24h 55mAir Canada
Sun 18/108:00SYD - ORD
2 stops23h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 3/11$1,677
Sat 6/1215:40ORD - SYD
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/121:20SYD - ORD
2 stops34h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,697
Wed 5/1107:00STL - SYD
2 stops33h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 23/1114:05SYD - STL
1 stop19h 27mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,909
Mon 1/1206:05MDW - SYD
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1217:45SYD - MDW
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,918
Mon 3/1107:00STL - SYD
1 stop30h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/1114:05SYD - STL
1 stop19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,918
Fri 28/1117:50STL - SYD
2 stops35h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 14/1214:05SYD - STL
1 stop20h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,944

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ChicagoSydney

MDW - SYD

MDWSYD

Chicago Midway

Mon 26/1

06:00-07:25

2 stops32h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

11:20-23:25

2 stops29h 05m

$1,760

St. LouisSydney

STL - SYD

STLSYD

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 25/1

07:04-09:00

1 stop32h 56m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

19:15-16:14

2 stops37h 59m

$1,771

St. LouisSydney

STL - SYD

STLSYD

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/5

13:30-07:20

3 stops50h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

09:20-18:25

2 stops48h 05m

$1,901

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

18:23-09:00

1 stop21h 37m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

11:20-16:58

1 stop22h 38m

$1,917

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/11

18:03-09:00

1 stop21h 57m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

11:20-16:58

1 stop22h 38m

$1,917

ChicagoSydney

MDW - SYD

MDWSYD

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/12

06:05-09:00

2 stops33h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/12

17:45-11:08

2 stops34h 23m

$1,918

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/12

08:45-06:55

2 stops29h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/12

11:20-14:41

1 stop20h 21m

$1,920

St. LouisSydney

STL - SYD

STLSYD

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/5

14:33-07:30

2 stops25h 57m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

09:10-23:16

1 stop29h 06m

$1,924

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/12

20:15-09:35

2 stops44h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/12

16:00-14:41

1 stop39h 41m

$1,929

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

09:00-06:20

1 stop28h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/12

11:20-14:25

1 stop20h 05m

$1,941

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Sydney

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sydney (average of $304). Flying from Illinois to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,311). 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 IL to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 November 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Illinois to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 7.5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sydney from Illinois.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Sydney?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Sydney can take about 25h 57m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,924. The distance between Illinois and Sydney is about 14571 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Sydney, consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Chicago Midway - Sydney Kingsford Smith or Lambert-St Louis - Sydney Kingsford Smith, as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sydney (average of $304). Flying from Illinois to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,311). 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 2 airlines flying from Illinois to Sydney

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Sydney. 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 5 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,317Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,343Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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