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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Chicago from $1,194

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHI
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 February 2026.

Wed 18/318:55
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops35h 16m
Air Canada
Tue 21/415:40
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops31h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/2$1,305
Thu 12/306:10
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/315:35
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,366
Sat 21/206:10
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 01m
Air Canada
Sat 28/215:35
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops38h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 8/2$1,516
Mon 9/312:00
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/316:44
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops25h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,546
Thu 12/306:10
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 01m
Air Canada
Thu 26/313:55
ORD
-
ADL
3 stops34h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/2$1,657
Sat 21/214:55
ADL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 28/208:56
ORD
-
ADL
1 stop32h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,676
Mon 7/1207:50
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/1216:46
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops27h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,687
Sat 7/316:10
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/314:58
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops26h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,695
Mon 9/306:00
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops29h 30m
Air Canada
Mon 23/320:40
ORD
-
ADL
3 stops54h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/2$1,703
Mon 9/306:05
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 11m
Qantas Airways
Sat 14/320:21
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops31h 24m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,731

Find flight deals from Adelaide to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) 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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,305

One-way from

$1,194

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,684
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 18/3-21/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 01m total
  • Adelaide to Chicago
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4/3
  • 4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 52m total
  • Adelaide to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($414 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($175 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Wed 18/3

18:55-14:41

2 stops35h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

14:00-13:55

3 stops33h 25m

$1,316

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Sat 21/2

06:10-14:41

2 stops25h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

15:35-22:30

2 stops38h 25m

$1,516

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Mon 9/3

12:00-21:25

2 stops24h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

16:44-09:50

2 stops25h 36m

$1,546

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Thu 12/3

06:10-14:41

2 stops24h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/3

13:55-16:10

3 stops34h 45m

$1,657

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Sat 21/2

14:55-19:47

1 stop21h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

08:56-09:30

1 stop32h 04m

$1,676

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Sat 7/3

16:10-23:55

2 stops24h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/3

14:58-09:25

2 stops26h 57m

$1,695

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Mon 9/3

06:00-20:00

2 stops29h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

20:40-18:10

3 stops54h 00m

$1,703

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Mon 9/3

06:05-17:46

2 stops27h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/3

20:21-19:15

2 stops31h 24m

$1,731

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Wed 18/3

14:15-21:37

1 stop22h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

15:45-11:05

2 stops28h 50m

$1,841

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Mon 9/3

14:15-23:38

1 stop24h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

19:50-09:20

1 stop22h 00m

$1,939

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Adelaide to Chicago

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Chicago?

Share of one-stop return flights from Adelaide to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Chicago?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Adelaide to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $3,021.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Adelaide to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Adelaide to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Adelaide to Chicago?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Adelaide to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 10m.

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 8 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Adelaide to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Adelaide to Chicago?

    Adelaide (ADL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Adelaide to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Adelaide; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Adelaide airport to Chicago. It is only a 6.6 km journey to Adelaide (ADL) from Adelaide’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Adelaide to Chicago?

    Airlines like Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Adelaide to Chicago in about 21h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 54m. There are 15937 km between Adelaide and Chicago. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $1,115. Another option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at $1,418 round trip. Qantas Airways is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide 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 2 airlines flying from Adelaide to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,115Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,418Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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