How long is the flight from Illinois to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

For as low as £662, British Airways can have you in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from Illinois in 14h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3665 mi.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £384). Flying from Illinois to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of £480). 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport ranges from 50.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Lerwick Sumburgh Airport when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 12.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to LSI?

When flying from Illinois to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Wed 25/221:45ORD - LSI

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How long is the flight from Illinois to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?
For as low as £662, British Airways can have you in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from Illinois in 14h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3665 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Sumburgh/Shetland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Sumburgh/Shetland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Sumburgh/Shetland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Sumburgh/Shetland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Sumburgh/Shetland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Sumburgh/Shetland 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 Illinois to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £384). Flying from Illinois to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of £480). 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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