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$501+ 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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ORD
May 17 — May 241
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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 April 17, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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
-
ORD
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/88:30 am
ORD
-
SYD
3 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,073
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 5/91:15 pm
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops31h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/317:15 am
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,093
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/811:45 am
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops32h 00m
ANA
Fri 9/115:45 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 25m
ANA
Deal found 4/14$1,143
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1112:25 pm
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop35h 55m
ANA
Mon 11/168:00 pm
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 15m
ANA
Deal found 4/13$1,162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 6/35:50 pm
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop27h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/239:13 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop43h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,201
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/211:45 am
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops32h 00m
ANA
Fri 9/115:45 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop24h 40m
ANA
Deal found 4/17$1,203
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 5/55:50 pm
SYD
-
MDW
2 stops32h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/206:00 am
MDW
-
SYD
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/195:50 pm
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop27h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/268:46 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop43h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/285:50 pm
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop27h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/49:20 am
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$1,242
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/209:20 am
SYD
-
STL
2 stops26h 23m
Air Canada
Thu 6/114:48 pm
STL
-
SYD
2 stops23h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/13$1,245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 6/15:50 pm
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop27h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/89:37 pm
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops42h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,256
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/209:20 am
SYD
-
STL
2 stops26h 05m
Air Canada
Fri 6/124:48 pm
STL
-
SYD
2 stops23h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/13$1,257

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 April 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,073
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$501
(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 Sydney Kingsford Smith to Illinois
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith 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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Illinois that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/20

9:20 am-8:25 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/28

1:05 pm-7:20 am

3 stops51h 15m

$1,314

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/16

3:40 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

2:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop35h 50m

$1,497

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/10

3:40 pm-3:21 pm

2 stops38h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

2:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop35h 50m

$1,497

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/27

9:15 am-11:53 pm

2 stops29h 38m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/12

8:50 am-6:50 am

2 stops31h 00m

$1,502

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/27

9:15 am-11:53 pm

2 stops29h 38m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/11

12:10 pm-6:50 am

2 stops27h 40m

$1,502

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/20

9:10 am-11:59 pm

1 stop29h 49m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/28

1:45 pm-7:05 am

2 stops26h 20m

$1,513

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/23

10:20 am-3:46 pm

2 stops44h 26m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 8/7

7:23 pm-6:55 am

1 stop20h 32m

$1,552

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/25

10:20 am-3:46 pm

2 stops44h 26m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/9

7:23 pm-6:55 am

1 stop20h 32m

$1,552

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/24

10:20 am-3:46 pm

2 stops44h 26m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/8

7:23 pm-6:55 am

1 stop20h 32m

$1,603

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/2

8:45 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops31h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/23

5:42 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops34h 08m

$1,652

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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, 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 April 17, 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.

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

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 Air Canada, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Sydney to Illinois in about 26h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 44m. Sydney and Illinois are separated by a distance of 9054 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 $553 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 April 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$795Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$970Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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