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CHI — SYD
24 May — 31 May1
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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 19 May 2024.

Cheapest airline

Air Canada
On average, Air Canada currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Chicago.

Cheapest flights from Chicago

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 529,572 searches.
Tue 29/1016:56ORD - SYD
1 stop24h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1111:15SYD - ORD
1 stop29h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,619
Wed 30/1018:00ORD - BNE
1 stop20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 27/1109:45BNE - ORD
1 stop21h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,622
Tue 20/808:30ORD - SYD
2 stops31h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 28/809:15SYD - ORD
1 stop21h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,624
Mon 9/917:25ORD - SYD
2 stops22h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 17/909:10SYD - ORD
1 stop29h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,625
Wed 30/1010:55ORD - BNE
1 stop27h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 27/1109:45BNE - ORD
2 stops22h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,627
Sat 2/1120:28ORD - SYD
1 stop44h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 13/1111:15SYD - ORD
1 stop21h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,634
Sat 2/1120:28ORD - SYD
1 stop44h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 13/1111:15SYD - ORD
2 stops30h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,640
Thu 31/1009:56ORD - SYD
1 stop31h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1111:15SYD - ORD
1 stop25h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,694
Thu 22/808:30ORD - SYD
2 stops31h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 26/809:15SYD - ORD
2 stops38h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,695

Last-minute flight deals from Chicago

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Chicago. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travellers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated 19 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 529,572 searches.
Thu 30/516:07ORD - SYD
1 stop23h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/617:35SYD - ORD
1 stop27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,123
Thu 30/516:07ORD - SYD
1 stop23h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/617:35SYD - ORD
1 stop51h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,187
Thu 30/516:07ORD - SYD
1 stop23h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/617:35SYD - ORD
1 stop27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,193
Thu 30/516:07ORD - SYD
1 stop25h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/617:35SYD - ORD
1 stop46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,194
Thu 30/516:07ORD - SYD
1 stop23h 58mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/617:35SYD - ORD
1 stop49h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,206
Thu 30/516:07ORD - SYD
1 stop23h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/617:35SYD - ORD
1 stop51h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,244
Thu 30/516:07ORD - SYD
1 stop23h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/617:35SYD - ORD
1 stop25h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,276
Thu 30/516:07ORD - SYD
1 stop25h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/618:00SYD - ORD
2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,297
Thu 30/516:07ORD - SYD
1 stop23h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/618:00SYD - ORD
2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,368

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from Chicago to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 529,572 searches and data was last updated 19 May 2024.
Tue 4/618:40ORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/608:58FLL - ORD
1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/5$105
Wed 12/618:40ORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 13mSpirit Airlines
Sat 15/613:24FLL - ORD
1 stop6h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/5$106
Tue 17/917:19ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 18/920:04LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/5$106
Sat 8/618:40ORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 13mSpirit Airlines
Thu 13/622:31FLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/5$111
Sat 8/618:40ORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 13mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/608:05FLL - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/5$114
Sat 8/611:08ORD - FLL
1 stop6h 57mSpirit Airlines
Thu 13/622:31FLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/5$120
Thu 13/608:27ORD - FLL
1 stop11h 22mSpirit Airlines
Tue 18/615:18FLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/5$121
Sat 8/611:08ORD - FLL
1 stop6h 57mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/608:05FLL - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/5$122
Wed 12/611:01ORD - FLL
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sat 15/613:24FLL - ORD
1 stop6h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/5$124

Find flights from Chicago within your budget

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Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/10

1 stop24h 04m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/11

1 stop29h 22m

$1,619

Chicago O'Hare IntlBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/10

1 stop20h 30m

Brisbane

Wed 27/11

1 stop21h 10m

$1,622

Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/8

2 stops31h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/8

1 stop21h 21m

$1,624

Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/9

2 stops22h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/9

1 stop29h 46m

$1,625

Chicago O'Hare IntlBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/10

1 stop27h 35m

Brisbane

Wed 27/11

2 stops22h 19m

$1,627

Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/11

1 stop44h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/11

1 stop21h 44m

$1,634

Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/11

1 stop44h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/11

2 stops30h 13m

$1,640

Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 31/10

1 stop31h 04m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/11

1 stop25h 25m

$1,694

Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/8

2 stops31h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/8

2 stops38h 34m

$1,695

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Deals found on 18/5

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. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The best time to book flights from Chicago is 28 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chicago. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Chicago would be wise to consider leaving during Friday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.
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Average price of flights from Chicago by month

Plan your trip from Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago is currently $1,248 while a return flight costs $1,642. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago (average of $928). Flying from Chicago in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,591). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$226

February

$200

March

$227

April

$205

May

$199

June

$209

July

$199

August

$187

September

$196

October

$200

November

$229

December

$249

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 529,572 searches.
8.7
Very Good
76 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.7

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.

8.7
Very Good
76 reviews
8.7
Very Good
76 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.7

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.

8.5
Very Good
1,166 reviews
8.7
Very Good
76 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.7

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.

8.5
Very Good
920 reviews
8.7
Very Good
76 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.7

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.

8.3
Very Good
1,472 reviews
8.7
Very Good
76 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.7

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.

8.3
Very Good
623 reviews
8.7
Very Good
76 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.7

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.

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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 19 May 2024.
  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Chicago?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Chicago are Atlanta, Boston, Athens. Boston, Atlanta, Athens are the most popular locations from Chicago year round.

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

    According to our data, users have found American Airlines, Volaris, and United Airlines to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Chicago. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: American Airlines flights from Chicago to New York ($237). Volaris flights from Chicago to Mexico City Benito Juarez ($393). United Airlines flights from Chicago to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl ($512).

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Chicago?

    We've found Milwaukee, South Bend, and Bloomington as options for shorter direct flights within 108 km of Chicago. These locations can be great options for travelers looking to go somewhere and back quickly.

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Chicago?

    If flights to distant destinations are more of your preference, check pricing for Hong Kong, Taipei City, and New Delhi.

  • What are popular destinations to fly to from Chicago?

    Chicago offers frequent flights to New York (1,877 flights per day), Detroit (922 flights per day) and Los Angeles (647 flights per day).

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

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Chicago:
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  • Which airlines fly from Chicago?

    When flying from Chicago check dates and pricing for the following: American Airlines, Air Canada, Icelandair, Volaris, United Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Paris, Mexico City, Brisbane, New York, Las Vegas.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Chicago is February. 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.

  • When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago?

    Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Chicago would be wise to consider leaving during Friday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

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

    The best time to book flights from Chicago is 28 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.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chicago?

    Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Chicago via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

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