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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Chicago from $1,577

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHI
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
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 7 August 2026.

Fri 18/920:00 -
2 stops33h 13m
Thu 24/919:45 -
2 stops31h 55m
Deal found 2/8$1,577
Wed 9/920:00 -
2 stops33h 13m
Sun 20/915:40 -
2 stops29h 40m
Deal found 4/8$1,623
Fri 18/919:35 -
2 stops33h 38m
Thu 24/914:15 -
3 stops41h 15m
Deal found 3/8$1,714
Thu 13/820:00 -
2 stops33h 06m
Mon 17/815:40 -
2 stops29h 00m
Deal found 3/8$1,767
Wed 9/908:50 -
2 stops44h 00m
Sun 20/916:15 -
2 stops50h 40m
Deal found 6/8$2,169
Wed 9/912:05 -
2 stops31h 26m
Sun 20/916:40 -
2 stops27h 45m
Deal found 6/8$2,246

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 7 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,577

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,817
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 18/9-24/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 08m total
  • Adelaide to Chicago
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Cheapest return flight

AdelaideChicago

ADL Adelaide - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ADLORD

Adelaide

Fri 18/9

20:00-14:43

2 stops33h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

19:45-18:10

2 stops31h 55m

$1,577
Fastest return journey

AdelaideChicago

ADL Adelaide - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ADLORD

Adelaide

Wed 9/9

20:00-14:43

2 stops33h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 20/9

15:40-11:50

2 stops29h 40m

$1,623

AdelaideChicago

ADL Adelaide - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ADLORD

Adelaide

Fri 18/9

19:35-14:43

2 stops33h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

14:15-22:00

3 stops41h 15m

$1,714

AdelaideChicago

ADL Adelaide - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ADLORD

Adelaide

Wed 9/9

08:50-14:20

2 stops44h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 20/9

16:15-09:25

2 stops50h 40m

$2,169

AdelaideChicago

ADL Adelaide - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ADLORD

Adelaide

Fri 18/9

22:00-21:12

2 stops37h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

19:20-15:00

1 stop29h 10m

$2,682

AdelaideChicago

ADL Adelaide - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ADLORD

Adelaide

Wed 9/9

22:00-21:12

2 stops37h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 20/9

19:20-15:00

1 stop29h 10m

$2,758

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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 $4,034.

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.

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 7 August 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
1,079 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,079 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,079 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

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 0 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 fly from Adelaide to Chicago in about 33h 13m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 15937 km between Adelaide and Chicago.

  • 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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