Q: What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the evening , when round-trip flights cost $1,180 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,621.

Q: How long is the flight to Australia?

An average direct flight from Illinois to Australia takes 31h 09m , covering a distance of 24155 km. The shortest route is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Sydney (SYD) with an average flight time of 21h 21m.

Question 1

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Illinois to Australia?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Illinois to Australia. <a href='/flight-routes/Illinois-USIL/Australia-AU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Illinois to Australia?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Illinois to Australia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Illinois-USIL/Australia-AU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Illinois to Australia?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Illinois to Australia with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Illinois-USIL/Australia-AU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Illinois to Australia?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Illinois to Australia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Illinois-USIL/Australia-AU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly to Australia?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Australia is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,417. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are $3,787 on average.

Question 6

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,180 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,621.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to Australia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Illinois to Australia is January, when tickets cost $2,125 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,351 and $3,322 respectively.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from Illinois to Australia, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 9

How long is the flight to Australia?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from Illinois to Australia takes 31h 09m, covering a distance of 24155 km. The shortest route is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Sydney (SYD) with an average flight time of 21h 21m.

Question 10

What are the most popular destinations in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Sydney (52% of total searches to Australia). The next most popular destinations are Melbourne (20%) and Brisbane (10%). Searches for flights to Perth (5%), to Adelaide (3%), and to Hobart (2%) are also popular.

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Illinois to Australia?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Illinois to Australia.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Illinois to Australia?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Illinois to Australia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Illinois to Australia?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Illinois to Australia with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Illinois to Australia?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Illinois to Australia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Australia?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Australia is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,417. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are $3,787 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to Australia?

The cheapest month for flights from Illinois to Australia is January, when tickets cost $2,125 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,351 and $3,322 respectively.

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

To get a below-average price on the flight from Illinois to Australia, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

How long is the flight to Australia?

An average direct flight from Illinois to Australia takes 31h 09m, covering a distance of 24155 km. The shortest route is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Sydney (SYD) with an average flight time of 21h 21m.

What are the most popular destinations in Australia?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Sydney (52% of total searches to Australia). The next most popular destinations are Melbourne (20%) and Brisbane (10%). Searches for flights to Perth (5%), to Adelaide (3%), and to Hobart (2%) are also popular.

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