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$586+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Sydney (SYD)

ORD — SYD
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Sydney

Sun 11/86:29 am -
2 stops34h 21m
Wed 11/1811:30 am -
2 stops34h 32m
Deal found 11/5$1,307
Fri 12/49:05 pm -
1 stop40h 20m
Fri 12/117:15 pm -
2 stops38h 00m
Deal found 11/4$1,339
Tue 12/12:22 pm -
2 stops25h 13m
Tue 1/2611:50 am -
2 stops25h 45m
Deal found 11/8$1,344
Sun 11/85:30 am -
2 stops34h 05m
Wed 11/182:05 pm -
2 stops23h 32m
Deal found 11/6$1,346
Wed 12/27:00 am -
2 stops34h 35m
Mon 1/252:05 pm -
2 stops23h 33m
Deal found 11/8$1,351
Sat 12/127:50 pm -
2 stops48h 00m
Wed 1/2711:50 am -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 11/8$1,356
Tue 12/12:22 pm -
2 stops27h 13m
Sat 12/57:25 pm -
2 stops42h 12m
Deal found 11/5$1,364
Mon 11/165:30 am -
2 stops34h 05m
Wed 11/257:25 pm -
2 stops42h 12m
Deal found 11/6$1,365
Sat 11/147:55 pm -
2 stops56h 55m
Fri 11/2011:50 am -
2 stops24h 06m
Deal found 11/4$1,369
Wed 12/21:57 pm -
2 stops27h 38m
Sat 1/307:25 pm -
2 stops43h 34m
Deal found 11/8$1,370
Sat 12/56:21 am -
3 stops56h 14m
Sat 12/1211:10 am -
2 stops40h 14m
Deal found 11/8$1,377
Sun 12/204:50 pm -
1 stop21h 05m
Sun 12/277:15 pm -
2 stops37h 21m
Deal found 11/4$1,780

Find flight deals from Illinois to Sydney

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,288
(Qantas Airways)

One-way from

$586
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,483
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Sydney Kingsford Smith flight deals.
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From Illinois to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from Illinois to Sydney Kingsford Smith
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/17

6:29 am-9:50 am

2 stops35h 21m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$617

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/24

7:35 am-9:50 am

2 stops34h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$617

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/25

8:50 pm-9:50 am

2 stops44h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$653

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/2

8:00 am-6:25 am

2 stops29h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$655

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/5

5:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops35h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$656

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/25

6:00 am-6:25 am

3 stops31h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$719

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/22

5:40 am-4:15 pm

2 stops41h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$729
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

9:30 am-6:25 am

3 stops27h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$828

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/13

11:45 am-7:25 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$853

PeoriaSydney

PIA Greater Peoria - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

PIASYD

Greater Peoria

Wed 3/31

11:04 am-6:30 am

3 stops27h 26m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/4

9:50 am-11:13 pm

3 stops28h 23m

$1,378

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sydney (average of $1,268). Flying from Illinois to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,062). 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 Illinois to Sydney?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Illinois to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,288 and $1,466 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,307 on Multiple Airlines (Mar 1-Mar 18).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Illinois to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Sydney from Illinois, you will be flying to Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 4.6 mi from the center of Sydney.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Sydney?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Sydney in 28h. Fly via Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Illinois to Sydney is about 9119 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $423. Users have also found prices from $733 and $762 on ANA and Air Canada, respectively.

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

  • 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sydney (average of $1,268). Flying from Illinois to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,062). 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 9 airlines flying from Illinois to Sydney

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$237Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$716Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$935Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,121Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,166Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,209Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,260Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,279Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,382Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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