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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Chicago from $2,190

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
21 dic — 28 dic1
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 21 novembre 2025.

ven 19/1206:00ADL - ORD
2 stops46h 55mUnited Airlines
ven 26/1222:10ORD - ADL
1 stop42h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11$3,488
ven 19/1206:10ADL - ORD
2 stops26h 47mVirgin Australia
ven 26/1221:05ORD - ADL
1 stop43h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/11$3,491
ven 19/1212:00ADL - ORD
1 stop41h 25mCathay Pacific
ven 26/1214:35ORD - ADL
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/11$4,342
ven 19/1212:35ADL - ORD
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
ven 26/1205:00ORD - ADL
3 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$4,390
ven 19/1219:55ADL - ORD
3 stops59h 45mAir Canada
ven 26/1213:13ORD - ADL
3 stops32h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11$5,178

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 21 novembre 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,922

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,514
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 19/3-28/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 23m total
  • Adelaide to Chicago
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Adelaide

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

gio 19/3

06:10-14:41

2 stops24h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar 28/4

14:00-11:50

3 stops31h 20m

$2,190

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

dom 8/3

06:05-12:55

2 stops47h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer 11/3

15:35-10:30

1 stop27h 25m

$2,259

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

mer 18/2

19:55-19:30

3 stops40h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 22/2

10:00-19:10

3 stops40h 40m

$2,327

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

mer 18/2

14:55-19:55

1 stop21h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 22/2

21:10-09:30

2 stops43h 50m

$2,525

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

dom 8/3

11:55-04:18

2 stops32h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer 11/3

11:00-10:55

2 stops32h 25m

$2,560

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

dom 8/3

06:00-18:30

3 stops29h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer 11/3

15:40-16:20

2 stops33h 10m

$2,805

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Deals found on 19/11

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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 21 novembre 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.

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 21 novembre 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
424 reviews
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Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

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
424 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

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
942 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

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 and Cathay Pacific 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 23h 19m. There are 15937 km between Adelaide and Chicago. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $1,209. Qantas Airways is currently priced 38% 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

Discover the top airline 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 21 novembre 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,209Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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