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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Chicago from $1,351

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHI
5 Jun — 12 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Chicago

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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 6 May 2026.

Wed 28/1010:15
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1120:42
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops43h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$2,254
Wed 28/1011:55
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 21m
Air New Zealand
Wed 2/1214:15
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops28h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/5$2,388
Fri 24/712:05
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 41m
Air New Zealand
Mon 27/717:45
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops26h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/5$2,600
Tue 3/1109:00
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Qantas Airways
Tue 17/1116:45
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops25h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/5$2,669
Thu 23/711:50
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops26h 47m
Qantas Airways
Fri 31/719:08
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops25h 27m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/5$2,751
Tue 3/1106:25
ADL
-
ORD
3 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1118:03
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops27h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$2,753
Wed 17/618:20
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/613:44
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops35h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5$2,754
Tue 18/806:00
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 14m
Qantas Airways
Thu 1/1015:52
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops27h 03m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$2,786
Mon 8/606:05
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 22/618:20
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops26h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$2,801
Wed 28/1007:50
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops45h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 30/1114:35
ORD
-
ADL
1 stop27h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/5$2,830
Sat 18/710:10
ADL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 04m
Qantas Airways
Sun 26/719:08
ORD
-
ADL
2 stops25h 27m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/5$2,843

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 6 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,254

One-way from

$1,351

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,619
28/10-30/11
  • 28/10-30/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 13m total
  • Adelaide to Chicago
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7/9
  • 7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 24m total
  • Adelaide to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($366 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($152 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Wed 28/10

19:00-08:43

3 stops29h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

18:17-13:40

2 stops26h 53m

$2,754

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Wed 28/10

19:00-08:43

3 stops29h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/11

16:45-11:50

2 stops26h 35m

$2,772

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Mon 8/6

06:05-22:59

2 stops31h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/6

18:20-11:05

2 stops26h 15m

$2,801
Fastest return journey

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Sat 18/7

10:10-19:44

2 stops24h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/7

19:08-11:05

2 stops25h 27m

$2,843

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Thu 23/7

11:50-00:51

3 stops27h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 31/7

18:09-11:05

2 stops26h 26m

$2,867

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Tue 16/6

18:20-15:05

2 stops35h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/6

16:33-15:30

2 stops32h 27m

$2,950

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Thu 18/6

18:20-15:05

2 stops35h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/6

16:33-15:30

2 stops32h 27m

$3,036

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Wed 28/10

19:55-19:35

3 stops39h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/11

14:00-13:55

3 stops31h 25m

$3,054

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Sat 18/7

19:35-14:41

2 stops33h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/7

12:55-11:50

3 stops32h 25m

$3,203

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Thu 2/7

12:40-00:51

3 stops26h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

19:08-11:55

2 stops26h 17m

$3,253

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

How much does it cost for a return 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.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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.

Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $3,928.

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 Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 38m.

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 United Airlines and Qantas Airways fly from Adelaide to Chicago in about 24h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 20m. 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 $1,337. Another option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at $1,374 round trip. Qantas Airways is currently priced 36% 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Adelaide 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 6 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,337Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,374Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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