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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Chicago from $1,369

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHI
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
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 31 October 2025.

Sat 15/1107:50ADL - ORD
2 stops45h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/1214:35ORD - ADL
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10$2,549
Sat 15/1106:00ADL - ORD
2 stops25h 11mAir Canada
Mon 15/1215:40ORD - ADL
2 stops38h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 29/10$2,558
Sat 13/1214:55ADL - ORD
1 stop30h 35mVirgin Australia
Sat 20/1207:05ORD - ADL
1 stop33h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/10$2,733
Sat 15/1122:40ADL - ORD
1 stop32h 45mEmirates
Mon 15/1219:45ORD - ADL
1 stop32h 35mEmirates
Deal found 29/10$3,764
Sat 13/1206:00ADL - ORD
2 stops27h 24mQantas Airways
Sat 20/1221:04ORD - ADL
2 stops53h 41mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/10$3,987
Sat 13/1209:15ADL - ORD
3 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1215:40ORD - ADL
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$5,494

Cheap 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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,469

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,158
Air Canada
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  • 5/3-9/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 23m total
  • Adelaide to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Adelaide

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Thu 19/3

06:10-14:41

2 stops24h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/4

15:40-11:50

2 stops29h 40m

$1,369

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Thu 5/3

06:10-19:53

2 stops30h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

15:40-16:20

2 stops33h 10m

$1,469

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Sun 8/3

18:55-19:53

2 stops40h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

13:00-16:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,919

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Sun 8/3

07:50-12:55

2 stops45h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

15:35-10:30

1 stop27h 25m

$2,241

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Thu 5/3

09:00-12:55

2 stops44h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

15:35-10:30

1 stop27h 25m

$2,249

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Deals found on 31/10

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Adelaide to Chicago in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to Chicago?

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 31 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
422 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
422 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
422 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
925 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
422 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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 1 airline has 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 fly from Adelaide to Chicago in about 24h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 15937 km between Adelaide and Chicago.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Adelaide to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $1,192. Qantas Airways is currently priced 39% 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 airline flying from Adelaide to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,192Average$1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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