Illinois

$631+ 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ORD
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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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 May 13, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Tue 9/89:10 am
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops25h 42m
American Airlines
Mon 9/217:01 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop21h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,033
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 8/1210:20 am
SYD
-
STL
1 stop23h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 9/55:59 pm
STL
-
SYD
2 stops45h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,042
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Thu 9/109:15 am
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops24h 24m
Delta
Mon 9/213:50 pm
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops24h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/11$1,052
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Sat 10/3111:15 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop34h 46m
American Airlines
Wed 11/48:35 am
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop28h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,073
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Wed 5/209:10 am
SYD
-
STL
2 stops25h 20m
American Airlines
Thu 5/281:19 pm
STL
-
SYD
2 stops26h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,074
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 9/109:10 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop22h 35m
American Airlines
Thu 9/247:01 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop21h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,082
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 10/1910:10 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
American Airlines
Sat 10/313:14 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop24h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,083
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Fri 9/119:10 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop21h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 9/207:01 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop21h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,084
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 8/129:10 am
SYD
-
STL
1 stop28h 45m
American Airlines
Sat 9/55:11 pm
STL
-
SYD
1 stop22h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,088
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 10/19:10 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop27h 12m
American Airlines
Fri 10/98:25 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop43h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,088
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/109:10 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop22h 35m
Qantas Airways
Thu 9/243:52 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop24h 13m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/9$1,091
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sat 9/1212:00 pm
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop21h 24m
American Airlines
Mon 9/217:01 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop21h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,092

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 May 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,033
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$631
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,166
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Illinois
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/10

9:30 am-9:10 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/17

1:38 pm-7:00 am

2 stops26h 22m

$1,042

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/12

10:20 am-6:39 pm

1 stop23h 19m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/5

5:59 pm-6:55 am

2 stops45h 56m

$1,042

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/12

9:10 am-10:55 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/5

12:45 pm-6:55 am

1 stop27h 10m

$1,092

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/12

9:30 am-8:38 pm

2 stops26h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/4

4:40 pm-7:00 am

2 stops23h 20m

$1,096

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/3

9:20 am-9:10 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/7

8:40 am-7:20 am

2 stops31h 40m

$1,221

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/4

8:45 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

8:20 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$1,591

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/5

8:45 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

8:20 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$1,618

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/31

8:45 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/10

7:20 am-6:50 pm

2 stops44h 30m

$1,640
Quickest round-trip

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/2

6:00 am-3:52 pm

2 stops24h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/23

6:59 pm-7:05 am

1 stop21h 06m

$1,649

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/30

8:45 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops31h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/12

5:42 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops34h 08m

$1,662

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Illinois?

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Illinois (average of $468). Flying from Sydney to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $865). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Illinois?

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 May 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and United Airlines 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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 United Airlines and Delta fly from Sydney to Illinois in about 24h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 24m. Sydney and Illinois are separated by a distance of 9234 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?

    $469 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $732 and $796, 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Illinois (average of $468). Flying from Sydney to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $865). 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 Sydney to Illinois

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$795Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$970Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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