Cheap flights from Sydney to Illinois from $461

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Air New Zealand Logo
9:55 am - 8:23 pm
SYD
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ORD
26h 28m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
4:00 pm - 10:30 am
ORD
-
SYD
26h 30m
2 stops
$1,037Air New Zealand
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
American Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 9:12 pm
SYD
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STL
26h 52m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:27 pm - 7:05 am
STL
-
SYD
27h 38m
2 stops
$1,039American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Apr 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 4:49 am
SYD
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ORD
30h 49m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:39 pm - 7:25 am
ORD
-
SYD
43h 46m
1 stop
$1,043Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 7:39 pm
SYD
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STL
25h 59m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:23 pm - 6:50 am
STL
-
SYD
27h 27m
2 stops
$1,055Delta
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Apr 13
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 11:25 pm
SYD
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STL
26h 10m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:28 pm - 6:05 am
STL
-
SYD
25h 37m
2 stops
$1,083Delta
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 7:54 am
SYD
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ORD
34h 54m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:59 am - 12:35 pm
ORD
-
SYD
34h 36m
3 stops
$1,129Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Mar 1
Air New Zealand Logo
9:55 am - 11:26 pm
SYD
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ORD
30h 31m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
2:33 pm - 10:30 am
ORD
-
SYD
26h 57m
2 stops
$1,134Air New Zealand
Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Mar 1
Qantas Airways Logo
11:20 am - 2:53 pm
SYD
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ORD
20h 33m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
4:45 pm - 9:00 am
ORD
-
SYD
23h 15m
1 stop
$1,179Qantas Airways
Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 2:43 pm
SYD
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ORD
19h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 9:05 am
ORD
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SYD
25h 30m
2 stops
$1,193United Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 2:45 pm
SYD
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ORD
19h 35m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 9:05 am
ORD
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SYD
25h 30m
2 stops
$1,195United Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 3

Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Illinois

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Sydney to Illinois flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Feb 16
SYD11:20 amSydney Kingsford Smith
20h 33m
1 stop
ORD2:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 3
ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
23h 15m
1 stop
SYD9:00 amSydney Kingsford Smith
$1,179
Qantas Airways
Mar 7
SYD11:20 amSydney Kingsford Smith
20h 33m
1 stop
ORD2:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 28
ORD9:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
42h 35m
1 stop
SYD8:05 amSydney Kingsford Smith
$1,241
Qantas Airways
Jul 10
SYD9:10 amSydney Kingsford Smith
21h 38m
1 stop
ORD3:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 26
ORD7:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 05m
1 stop
SYD7:05 amSydney Kingsford Smith
$1,344

United Airlines flights from Sydney to Illinois

Our best United Airlines deals on Sydney to Illinois flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 16
SYD11:50 amSydney Kingsford Smith
19h 53m
1 stop
ORD2:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 4
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 30m
2 stops
SYD9:05 amSydney Kingsford Smith
$1,193
United Airlines
Feb 16
SYD12:10 pmSydney Kingsford Smith
19h 35m
1 stop
ORD2:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 3
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 30m
2 stops
SYD9:05 amSydney Kingsford Smith
$1,195
United Airlines
Feb 23
SYD11:50 amSydney Kingsford Smith
27h 24m
1 stop
STL10:14 pmLambert-St Louis
Mar 2
STL4:28 pmLambert-St Louis
21h 32m
1 stop
SYD7:00 amSydney Kingsford Smith
$1,213

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SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/10

9:55 am-8:23 pm

2 stops26h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

4:00 pm-10:30 am

2 stops26h 30m

$1,037

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

11:20 am-9:12 pm

2 stops26h 52m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/13

12:27 pm-7:05 am

2 stops27h 38m

$1,039

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/11

2:00 pm-4:49 am

2 stops30h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

7:39 pm-7:25 am

1 stop43h 46m

$1,043

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

10:40 am-7:39 pm

2 stops25h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/13

12:23 pm-6:50 am

2 stops27h 27m

$1,055

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/12

1:15 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/19

12:28 pm-6:05 am

2 stops25h 37m

$1,083

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/14

2:00 pm-7:54 am

3 stops34h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

8:59 am-12:35 pm

3 stops34h 36m

$1,129

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/14

9:55 am-11:26 pm

2 stops30h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

2:33 pm-10:30 am

2 stops26h 57m

$1,134

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/16

11:20 am-2:53 pm

1 stop20h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

4:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 15m

$1,179

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/16

11:50 am-2:43 pm

1 stop19h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

2:35 pm-9:05 am

2 stops25h 30m

$1,193

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/16

12:10 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

2:35 pm-9:05 am

2 stops25h 30m

$1,195

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Sydney is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $741, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of March, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $755.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $958 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Sydney for as low as $762 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Sydney to Illinois flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sydney to Illinois flight.

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Fastest flight time

19h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Sydney to Illinois takes 19h 45m
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Illinois. There are no popular flight routes from Sydney to Illinois.
  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Illinois?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Illinois?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Illinois.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $631Free CancellationRating
7.5
978 reviews
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