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Cheap flights from Australia to Chicago from $667

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHI
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,465

One-way from

$683
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 21/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 23m total
  • Australia to Chicago
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18/2
  • 18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 09m total
  • Australia to Chicago
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Tue 24/1216:15SYD - ORD
2 stops34h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/109:00ORD - SYD
2 stops28h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,521
Tue 24/1211:20SYD - ORD
3 stops40h 34mAir Canada
Tue 14/110:53ORD - SYD
2 stops29h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12$2,637
Tue 31/1208:55SYD - ORD
3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/120:25ORD - SYD
3 stops52h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,727
Tue 24/1211:40BNE - ORD
1 stop27h 41mVirgin Australia
Thu 2/122:00ORD - BNE
1 stop41h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/12$3,164
Mon 23/1212:10BNE - ORD
1 stop40h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 29/1214:40ORD - BNE
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12$3,221
Wed 18/1212:25SYD - ORD
1 stop35h 55mANA
Wed 25/1219:52ORD - SYD
2 stops31h 23mANA
Deal found 17/12$3,231
Sat 21/1210:45BNE - ORD
2 stops37h 20mAir Canada
Sun 29/1214:05ORD - BNE
3 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12$3,423
Wed 18/1212:10SYD - ORD
1 stop33h 53mVirgin Australia
Wed 25/1214:35ORD - SYD
1 stop22h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/12$3,505
Sun 29/1211:30MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 29/1221:05ORD - MEL
2 stops43h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$3,550
Sun 22/1210:45BNE - ORD
2 stops26h 54mDelta
Sun 29/1219:05ORD - BNE
2 stops44h 40mDelta
Deal found 18/12$3,612
Sat 28/1200:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/1216:55ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$3,934
Sat 21/1200:10BNE - ORD
2 stops35h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/1214:40ORD - BNE
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$3,961

Find flights from Australia to Chicago within your budget

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SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

14:00-23:13

2 stops26h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/1

11:10-13:00

2 stops32h 50m

$1,480

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

11:20-14:39

1 stop20h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/2

07:20-09:35

2 stops33h 15m

$1,611

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Wed 30/4

12:55-19:34

2 stops45h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/5

18:50-10:20

2 stops25h 00m

$1,673

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

13:30-19:35

2 stops45h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/6

14:45-10:05

2 stops28h 20m

$1,719

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Fri 31/1

05:20-15:59

2 stops26h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/2

16:55-06:15

1 stop21h 20m

$1,880

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Fri 31/1

10:45-14:39

1 stop19h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/2

13:10-08:40

1 stop27h 30m

$1,896

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

11:15-17:45

1 stop23h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 31/1

17:40-09:00

1 stop22h 20m

$2,010

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 29/1

08:10-14:39

2 stops23h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 23/3

17:01-13:05

3 stops52h 04m

$2,015

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

00:45-13:00

1 stop29h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/3

19:13-19:10

2 stops31h 57m

$2,032

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

10:55-22:37

1 stop26h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/6

18:00-08:15

1 stop23h 15m

$2,040

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to Chicago

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Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Chicago, such as Qantas Airways, Air Canada and ANA. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,272 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $710. Cathay Pacific flights start at $1,226 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,310 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Chicago?

    Most travellers choose Sydney Kingsford Smith - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Chicago Midway or Melbourne - Chicago O'Hare Intl when deciding on the best route from Australia to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Australia to Chicago

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,176Average$1,893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,411Average$2,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,426Average$1,885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,450Average$2,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,465Average$2,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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ANACheapest$1,555Average$2,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,574Average$2,933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EVA AirCheapest$1,595Average$1,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$1,856Average$1,990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,904Average$2,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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