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$162+ Cheap flights from Chicago

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CHI — SYD
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

What to know about flights from Chicago

Discover essential information about flights departing from Chicago, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Chicago airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Cheapest airline

Qantas Airways

Good round-trip deal

$171 or less

Good one-way deal

$67 or less
On average, Qantas Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Chicago (avg. price of $1,520).
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Wed 21/518:59ORD - SYD
2 stops33h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/513:15SYD - ORD
2 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,708
Thu 15/518:59ORD - MEL
2 stops33h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/506:00MEL - ORD
3 stops39h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,816
Tue 22/717:45ORD - SYD
1 stop34h 30mANA
Tue 9/911:50SYD - ORD
1 stop35h 50mANA
Deal found 14/4$1,875
Tue 13/518:45ORD - SYD
2 stops26h 00mFiji Airways
Tue 27/506:15SYD - ORD
2 stops29h 09mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,878
Thu 15/518:59ORD - ADL
2 stops26h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/512:35ADL - ORD
3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,924
Sun 8/608:37ORD - BNE
2 stops34h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/611:40BNE - ORD
2 stops34h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,962
Tue 6/518:58ORD - SYD
2 stops33h 47mAlaska Airlines
Tue 13/521:40SYD - ORD
2 stops35h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,041
Sat 20/913:20ORD - BNE
2 stops50h 45mAir Canada
Sun 28/910:00BNE - ORD
2 stops25h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4$2,082
Sun 21/910:40ORD - SYD
2 stops29h 40mAir Canada
Tue 30/909:20SYD - ORD
2 stops25h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4$2,087
Sat 10/518:45ORD - BNE
2 stops24h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 17/511:45BNE - ORD
2 stops23h 39mFiji Airways
Deal found 13/4$2,092
Sun 4/500:30ORD - PER
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/505:10PER - ORD
3 stops43h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,123
Mon 23/609:59ORD - MEL
1 stop29h 46mQantas Airways
Wed 16/711:55MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,125

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Find flights departing from Chicago that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 15 April 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/5

18:59-19:20

2 stops33h 21m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/5

13:15-06:42

2 stops32h 27m

$1,708

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/5

18:59-19:20

2 stops33h 21m

Melbourne

Wed 28/5

06:00-06:42

3 stops39h 42m

$1,816

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/7

17:45-19:15

1 stop34h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

11:50-08:40

1 stop35h 50m

$1,875

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/5

18:45-11:45

2 stops26h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/5

06:15-20:24

2 stops29h 09m

$1,878

ChicagoAdelaide

ORD - ADL

ORDADL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/5

18:59-11:35

2 stops26h 06m

Adelaide

Thu 22/5

12:35-05:25

3 stops31h 20m

$1,924

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

18:58-19:45

2 stops33h 47m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

21:40-18:20

2 stops35h 40m

$2,041

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/9

13:20-07:05

2 stops50h 45m

Brisbane

Sun 28/9

10:00-20:11

2 stops25h 11m

$2,082

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

10:40-07:20

2 stops29h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/9

09:20-20:11

2 stops25h 51m

$2,087

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/5

18:45-10:35

2 stops24h 50m

Brisbane

Sat 17/5

11:45-20:24

2 stops23h 39m

$2,092

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/6

09:59-06:45

1 stop29h 46m

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

11:55-17:42

1 stop20h 47m

$2,125

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago

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When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago is 2 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago (average of $1,126). Flying from Chicago in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,365). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Airline reviews for flights from Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Chicago. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.3
Very Good

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Chicago. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Chicago?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Chicago are Atlanta, Boston, Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Atlanta, Boston, Mumbai are the most popular locations from Chicago year round.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to catch a flight from Chicago?

    The cheapest routes to Sydney can be found at Chicago O'Hare Intl airport from $1,745. While Chicago Midway airport is usually cheaper if your destination is Sydney with prices starting at $2,212. Reference our flight search to find the best deals in real time.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Spirit Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Air Canada to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Chicago. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to New York ($86). Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to Melbourne ($1,252). Air Canada flights from Chicago to Brisbane ($1,508).

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Chicago is March. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Chicago?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Chicago:
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