Illinois

$476+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ORD
May 24 — May 311
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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 April 24, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/209:20 am
SYD
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STL
2 stops41h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/284:48 pm
STL
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SYD
2 stops23h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,028
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 5/259:20 am
SYD
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STL
2 stops41h 46m
Air Canada
Wed 8/512:10 pm
STL
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SYD
2 stops52h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/23$1,069
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/209:20 am
SYD
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STL
2 stops26h 05m
Air Canada
Thu 5/281:05 pm
STL
-
SYD
3 stops51h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/23$1,070
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 5/41:15 pm
SYD
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ORD
3 stops48h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/88:30 am
ORD
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SYD
3 stops46h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$1,076
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 6/31:20 pm
SYD
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ORD
3 stops48h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/107:12 am
ORD
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SYD
3 stops47h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,084
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Mon 5/46:00 am
SYD
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ORD
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/96:55 am
ORD
-
SYD
3 stops48h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,090
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/229:20 am
SYD
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STL
2 stops22h 13m
Air Canada
Fri 5/294:48 pm
STL
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SYD
2 stops23h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/21$1,093
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Fri 6/56:00 am
SYD
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ORD
2 stops39h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/129:33 am
ORD
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SYD
3 stops35h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$1,095
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Mon 6/81:15 pm
SYD
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ORD
3 stops46h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/107:12 am
ORD
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SYD
3 stops47h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,096
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/229:20 am
SYD
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STL
2 stops26h 05m
Air Canada
Sun 5/311:05 pm
STL
-
SYD
2 stops51h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/23$1,100
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 6/79:20 am
SYD
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STL
2 stops50h 05m
Air Canada
Sun 6/141:05 pm
STL
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SYD
2 stops51h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/22$1,101
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Thu 6/41:15 pm
SYD
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ORD
3 stops48h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/117:12 am
ORD
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SYD
3 stops37h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,103

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 April 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,028
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$476
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,592
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. 7% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Illinois that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 6/3

9:45 am-6:04 am

1 stop35h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/10

6:55 am-6:45 am

2 stops32h 50m

$1,418

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 6/5

10:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops23h 33m

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/12

11:05 am-7:50 am

2 stops29h 45m

$1,520

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 6/3

10:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops23h 33m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/10

12:45 pm-7:50 am

2 stops28h 05m

$1,522

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 8/11

1:25 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops22h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

5:50 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,536

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/14

9:30 am-9:22 pm

2 stops26h 52m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/6

1:18 pm-7:00 am

2 stops26h 42m

$1,550

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 6/1

1:30 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/25

6:00 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,603

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/21

11:55 am-11:16 pm

2 stops26h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/22

4:45 pm-8:45 am

2 stops25h 00m

$1,611

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 6/1

7:25 am-7:45 am

1 stop39h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/25

10:40 am-5:45 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,615

PerthChicago

PER - ORD

PERORD

Perth

Wed 9/2

12:10 am-7:20 am

2 stops44h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

2:10 pm-12:40 am

2 stops45h 30m

$1,623

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Fri 8/7

11:35 am-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/24

7:00 pm-10:35 am

2 stops24h 35m

$1,635

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Illinois

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

The best time to book flights from Australia to Illinois is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Illinois (average of $123). Flying from Australia to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $842). 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 April 24, 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.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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 23h 33m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,520. Australia and Illinois are separated by a distance of 9665 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 $732 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Illinois (average of $123). Flying from Australia to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $842). 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 April 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$795Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$862Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$970Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$973Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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