Illinois

$696+ Cheap flights from Australia 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ORD
abr. 21 — abr. 281
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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 marzo 22, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/1811:55 am
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops26h 32m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 4/258:00 am
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$880
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/21:30 pm
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 5/93:00 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$883
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/31:30 pm
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 5/105:15 am
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$892
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/169:20 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop20h 25m
Air Canada
mié. 4/298:40 am
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/18$899
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/111:35 am
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops26h 52m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 5/67:30 am
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$900
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/31:15 pm
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 5/105:15 am
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$900
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/111:35 am
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops26h 52m
Multiple Airlines
vie. 5/85:15 am
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$901
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/59:20 am
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops44h 33m
Air Canada
mar. 5/123:40 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop24h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/21$901
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/169:20 am
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops25h 45m
Air Canada
jue. 4/238:40 am
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/18$902
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/49:20 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop20h 25m
Air Canada
lun. 5/118:45 am
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/19$904
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/311:35 am
BNE
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ORD
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 5/105:15 am
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$908
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/511:35 am
BNE
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ORD
2 stops25h 29m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 5/127:30 am
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$913

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 marzo 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$880
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$696
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,112
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Australia to Illinois
One-way flight from Australia to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

sáb. 4/18

11:55 am-11:27 pm

2 stops26h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 4/25

8:00 am-10:40 am

2 stops35h 40m

$880

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

vie. 5/1

11:35 am-11:27 pm

2 stops26h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 5/8

5:15 am-10:35 am

2 stops38h 20m

$901

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

lun. 5/4

7:05 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/11

3:40 pm-7:05 am

1 stop24h 25m

$934

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

jue. 6/4

10:15 am-7:50 am

2 stops36h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 6/8

11:05 am-7:05 am

2 stops29h 00m

$950

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

jue. 5/21

10:15 am-2:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 5/30

3:40 pm-7:05 am

1 stop24h 25m

$1,010

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

jue. 4/23

6:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 5/6

10:52 am-11:05 am

3 stops33h 13m

$1,020

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

lun. 5/4

9:20 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/11

3:40 pm-11:50 am

2 stops29h 40m

$1,026

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

mar. 5/5

6:00 am-7:25 pm

3 stops28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/12

2:15 pm-11:35 am

3 stops30h 20m

$1,048

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

dom. 5/3

10:00 am-5:26 pm

2 stops22h 26m

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 5/10

7:01 pm-7:50 am

2 stops45h 49m

$1,067

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

mar. 5/5

9:45 am-11:09 am

2 stops40h 24m

Chicago Midway

mar. 5/12

6:00 am-6:45 am

2 stops33h 45m

$1,106

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Illinois

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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 $670). Flying from Australia to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,061). 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 marzo 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Australia to Illinois to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Evan,Feb 2026

NRT - ORD

They didn't get my order for vegetarian meals, and the non-veggie options were mediocre. But the crew was very nice an tried to help as well as they could.

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Evan,Feb 2026

NRT - ORD

They didn't get my order for vegetarian meals, and the non-veggie options were mediocre. But the crew was very nice an tried to help as well as they could.

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Evan,Feb 2026

NRT - ORD

They didn't get my order for vegetarian meals, and the non-veggie options were mediocre. But the crew was very nice an tried to help as well as they could.

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Evan,Feb 2026

NRT - ORD

They didn't get my order for vegetarian meals, and the non-veggie options were mediocre. But the crew was very nice an tried to help as well as they could.

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Evan,Feb 2026

NRT - ORD

They didn't get my order for vegetarian meals, and the non-veggie options were mediocre. But the crew was very nice an tried to help as well as they could.

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?

    A quick flight from Australia to Illinois can take about 22h 26m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,067. Australia and Illinois are separated by a distance of 9479 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $469 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $530 and Qantas Airways from $796 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 vacation 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 $670). Flying from Australia to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,061). 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 4 airlines flying from Australia to Illinois

Discover the top 4 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$759Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$795Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$862Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$973Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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