Illinois

$455+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ORD
Mar 4 — Mar 111
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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Illinois

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 February 2, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/251:15 pm
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/96:00 am
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,006
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/172:00 pm
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops30h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/247:31 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop43h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,017
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Thu 2/1911:20 am
SYD
-
STL
2 stops28h 38m
American Airlines
Mon 2/2311:46 am
STL
-
SYD
2 stops28h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,044
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1811:50 am
SYD
-
STL
1 stop20h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 3/2510:00 am
STL
-
SYD
2 stops28h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,062
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/1611:20 am
SYD
-
STL
2 stops24h 09m
American Airlines
Mon 3/234:13 pm
STL
-
SYD
2 stops24h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,063
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Thu 3/1910:25 am
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops37h 35m
Air Canada
Tue 4/218:42 am
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 38m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/31$1,063
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/161:05 pm
SYD
-
STL
1 stop20h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/234:13 pm
STL
-
SYD
1 stop22h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,064
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1611:50 am
SYD
-
STL
1 stop26h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 3/234:47 pm
STL
-
SYD
1 stop22h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,066
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Tue 3/1710:20 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop20h 21m
Air Canada
Tue 3/2410:35 am
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops30h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/31$1,068
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1911:50 am
SYD
-
STL
1 stop20h 48m
United Airlines
Mon 2/235:25 pm
STL
-
SYD
1 stop22h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,075
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 3/1110:20 am
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops22h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 3/303:40 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop24h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/1$1,087
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/119:40 am
SYD
-
MDW
2 stops23h 42m
Delta
Mon 3/3010:45 am
MDW
-
SYD
2 stops29h 05m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$1,202

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 February 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,006
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$455
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,012
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 Sydney Kingsford Smith to Illinois
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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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SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/19

11:20 am-10:58 pm

2 stops28h 38m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/23

11:46 am-9:00 am

2 stops28h 14m

$1,044

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/18

9:40 am-9:06 pm

2 stops27h 26m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/25

7:15 am-7:25 am

2 stops32h 10m

$1,062

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/19

11:50 am-3:38 pm

1 stop20h 48m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/23

10:10 am-7:00 am

1 stop27h 50m

$1,062

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/18

12:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/25

4:47 pm-7:00 am

1 stop22h 13m

$1,062

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/16

11:20 am-11:58 pm

1 stop28h 38m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/23

2:31 pm-9:00 am

2 stops26h 29m

$1,063

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/16

1:05 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop20h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/23

4:13 pm-6:55 am

1 stop22h 42m

$1,064

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/21

11:20 am-2:41 pm

1 stop20h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

3:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 00m

$1,152

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/28

2:00 pm-4:49 am

2 stops30h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

7:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop44h 45m

$1,153

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops22h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

4:47 pm-8:35 am

2 stops47h 48m

$1,158

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/23

11:20 am-2:41 pm

1 stop20h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

3:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 00m

$1,191

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Illinois

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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 $620). Flying from Sydney to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,034). 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 February 2, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, United Airlines, and Air Canada from Sydney to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.

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?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 4.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sydney to Illinois.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Illinois?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta fly from Sydney to Illinois in about 20h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 17m. Sydney and Illinois are separated by a distance of 9228 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $372 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from $465 and $530, respectively.

  • 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 vacation 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 $620). Flying from Sydney to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,034). 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 airline flying from Sydney to Illinois

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$646Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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