Which airlines fly to Illinois?

Qantas Airways, Air Canada and Air New Zealand are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from New South Wales according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New South Wales to Illinois?

American Airlines and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from New South Wales to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New South Wales to Illinois?

Prices for flights from New South Wales to Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New South Wales to Illinois?

As of July 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from New South Wales to Illinois.

How old do you have to be to fly from New South Wales to Illinois?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New South Wales 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 licence 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.

$612 Cheap Flights from New South Wales to Illinois in 2026

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13:15 - 10:58

SYD

MDW

36h 43m

3 stops

07:25 - 11:50

MDW

SYD

37h 25m

3 stops

$1,318Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

13:15 - 05:59

SYD

ORD

31h 44m

2 stops

13:02 - 11:50

ORD

SYD

31h 48m

3 stops

$1,413Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

13:00 - 18:20

SYD

STL

21h 20m

1 stop

07:00 - 09:00

STL

SYD

33h 00m

1 stop

$1,419American Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

13:15 - 06:17

SYD

ORD

32h 02m

2 stops

09:20 - 22:25

ORD

SYD

46h 05m

3 stops

$1,455Multiple Airlines

Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug

13:15 - 09:51

SYD

MDW

35h 36m

3 stops

06:05 - 11:50

MDW

SYD

38h 45m

3 stops

$1,476Multiple Airlines

Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

10:30 - 16:37

SYD

STL

22h 07m

2 stops

13:08 - 09:05

STL

SYD

26h 57m

3 stops

$1,571United Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

18:50 - 23:46

SYD

STL

20h 56m

1 stop

14:54 - 06:55

STL

SYD

23h 01m

1 stop

$1,594Qantas Airways

Mon, 12 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

06:00 - 14:36

OOL

ORD

23h 36m

2 stops

09:50 - 10:40

ORD

OOL

33h 50m

3 stops

$3,017Air Canada

Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

06:00 - 19:52

OOL

ORD

28h 52m

3 stops

09:50 - 10:40

ORD

OOL

33h 50m

3 stops

$3,028Air Canada

Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

10:55 - 21:42

OOL

ORD

25h 47m

2 stops

16:11 - 09:45

ORD

OOL

26h 34m

2 stops

$11,328Air New Zealand

Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

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Air New Zealand flights from New South Wales to Illinois

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Air New Zealand

8 Sept

SYD09:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 10m

2 stops

ORD23:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

22 Sept

ORD16:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 15m

2 stops

SYD08:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,682

Air New Zealand

19 Aug

SYD09:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 31m

2 stops

ORD23:26Chicago O'Hare Intl

26 Aug

ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 10m

2 stops

SYD08:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,772

Air New Zealand

4 Aug

SYD09:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 21m

2 stops

ORD23:16Chicago O'Hare Intl

11 Aug

ORD15:48Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 57m

2 stops

SYD08:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,775

Air Canada flights from New South Wales to Illinois

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Air Canada

12 Oct

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 39m

3 stops

STL22:59Lambert-St Louis

5 Nov

STL08:58Lambert-St Louis

31h 37m

2 stops

SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,344

Air Canada

12 Oct

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 39m

3 stops

STL22:59Lambert-St Louis

5 Nov

STL07:33Lambert-St Louis

33h 02m

3 stops

SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,350

Air Canada

12 Oct

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 39m

3 stops

STL22:59Lambert-St Louis

5 Nov

STL07:33Lambert-St Louis

33h 02m

3 stops

SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,355

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

13:15-10:58

3 stops36h 43m

Chicago Midway

Sun 13/9

07:25-11:50

3 stops37h 25m

$1,318

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SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/9

13:15-05:59

2 stops31h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/9

13:02-11:50

3 stops31h 48m

$1,413

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/10

13:00-18:20

1 stop21h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/11

07:00-09:00

1 stop33h 00m

$1,419

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

13:15-06:17

2 stops32h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/8

09:20-22:25

3 stops46h 05m

$1,455

SydneyChicago

SYD - MDW

SYDMDW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/8

13:15-09:51

3 stops35h 36m

Chicago Midway

Wed 19/8

06:05-11:50

3 stops38h 45m

$1,476

SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/10

10:30-16:37

2 stops22h 07m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/11

13:08-09:05

3 stops26h 57m

$1,571

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SydneySt. Louis

SYD - STL

SYDSTL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

18:50-23:46

1 stop20h 56m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/11

14:54-06:55

1 stop23h 01m

$1,594

CoolangattaChicago

OOL - ORD

OOLORD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 27/8

06:00-14:36

2 stops23h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/8

09:50-10:40

3 stops33h 50m

$3,017

CoolangattaChicago

OOL - ORD

OOLORD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 27/8

06:00-19:52

3 stops28h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/8

09:50-10:40

3 stops33h 50m

$3,028

CoolangattaChicago

OOL - ORD

OOLORD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 6/10

10:55-21:42

2 stops25h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

16:11-09:45

2 stops26h 34m

$11,328

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New South Wales to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from New South Wales to Illinois. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,509. If you’re not able to fly to Illinois in September, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from New South Wales to Illinois during October average around $1,526.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New South Wales to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from New South Wales when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $1,958 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from New South Wales for as low as $1,468 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on New South Wales to Illinois flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a New South Wales to Illinois flight.

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Fastest flight time	20h 56m
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The fastest flight from New South Wales to Illinois takes 20h 56m

There are no direct flights from New South Wales to Illinois. There are no popular flight routes from New South Wales to Illinois.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New South Wales to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New South Wales to Illinois?
Prices for flights from New South Wales to Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New South Wales to Illinois?
As of July 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from New South Wales to Illinois.
How old do you have to be to fly from New South Wales to Illinois?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New South Wales 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 licence 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.

Best airlines flying from New South Wales to Illinois

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,083	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,371 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,261	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,067 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,262	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,832 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,413	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,024 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,423	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 654 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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