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$454+ Cheap flights from South Pacific to Illinois

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SYD — ORD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Pacific to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1111:10 amBNE - ORD
2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/141:00 pmORD - BNE
2 stops26h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/27$928
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2112:10 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops28h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/510:45 amORD - MEL
2 stops31h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$928
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:55 amSYD - ORD
2 stops26h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/310:38 amORD - SYD
2 stops30h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$938
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/241:20 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops21h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/88:50 amORD - AKL
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$938
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/11:55 pmSYD - ORD
2 stops23h 08mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/82:30 pmORD - SYD
2 stops27h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/26$963
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1412:10 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/281:00 pmORD - MEL
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/27$996
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1012:30 amBNE - ORD
1 stop28h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 11/142:35 pmORD - BNE
1 stop27h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/27$1,013
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/210:45 amBNE - ORD
2 stops25h 25mAir Canada
Tue 12/97:05 amORD - BNE
2 stops33h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$1,026
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/319:45 amBNE - ORD
2 stops46h 25mAir Canada
Thu 11/68:45 amORD - BNE
2 stops32h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 10/29$1,036
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1811:20 amSYD - ORD
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 12/311:45 amORD - SYD
1 stop28h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/29$1,048
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Fri 10/319:45 amBNE - ORD
2 stops46h 25mAir Canada
Tue 11/43:40 pmORD - BNE
2 stops49h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 10/29$1,059
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1510:45 amBNE - ORD
2 stops25h 15mAir Canada
Mon 12/157:05 amORD - BNE
2 stops33h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$1,070

Cheap flight deals from South Pacific to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Pacific to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$874
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$454
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,123
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 South Pacific to Illinois
One-way flight from South Pacific to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($280 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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

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South Pacific

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/3

2:00 pm-8:05 am

2 stops37h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

1:05 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$902

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/3

1:20 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop32h 05m

$937

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 3/11

6:05 am-11:57 am

2 stops47h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

6:51 am-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 29m

$954

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 3/17

8:40 am-7:50 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

7:13 pm-5:00 am

1 stop42h 47m

$959

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

7:10 am-2:41 pm

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

2:00 pm-1:05 pm

3 stops31h 05m

$993

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 1/17

8:00 am-7:30 pm

3 stops28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

3:40 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$998

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 11/10

12:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

2:35 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 55m

$1,013

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 11/17

4:05 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop22h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

1:15 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,022

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/20

11:45 am-8:25 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

3:53 pm-8:45 am

2 stops23h 52m

$1,025

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 12/2

10:45 am-4:44 pm

1 stop21h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

7:05 am-8:45 am

2 stops33h 40m

$1,026

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Best time to book a flight from South Pacific to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from South Pacific with our price prediction graph.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Pacific to Illinois?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Pacific to Illinois (average of $554). Flying from South Pacific to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,044). 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 SP to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from South Pacific 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 October 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Pacific to Illinois in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Pacific to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from South Pacific to Illinois. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their South Pacific to Illinois flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines from South Pacific to Illinois have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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  • How long is the flight from South Pacific to Illinois?

    A quick flight from South Pacific to Illinois can take about 19h 35m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $937. The distance from South Pacific to Illinois is about 8186 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $497 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $615 and $675, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Pacific to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Pacific to Illinois?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Pacific 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 South Pacific to Illinois?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Pacific to Illinois (average of $554). Flying from South Pacific to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,044). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$456Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$631Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$965Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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