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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Chicago from $970

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHI
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,664

One-way from

$970

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,338
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/8-25/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 28m total
  • Adelaide to Chicago
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5/8
  • 5/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 12m total
  • Adelaide to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($524 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($107 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 18 July 2025.

Fri 15/811:55ADL - ORD
2 stops26h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 25/815:47ORD - ADL
2 stops28h 38mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/7$1,664
Sat 30/808:50ADL - ORD
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/919:06ORD - ADL
2 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$2,019
Sat 30/821:40ADL - ORD
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 6/918:48ORD - ADL
2 stops54h 32mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/7$3,346
Fri 28/1112:00ADL - ORD
1 stop41h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/1214:40ORD - ADL
1 stop27h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/7$9,115
Fri 28/1106:00ADL - ORD
3 stops30h 00mAir Canada
Fri 5/1215:40ORD - ADL
2 stops32h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 17/7$13,162

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Adelaide to Chicago that are best for you.

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Adelaide

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Fri 15/8

11:55-00:15

2 stops26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/8

15:47-10:55

2 stops28h 38m

$1,664

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Sat 30/8

08:50-05:40

3 stops35h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/9

19:06-11:35

2 stops25h 59m

$2,019

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Sat 30/8

21:40-15:05

1 stop31h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/9

18:48-15:50

2 stops54h 32m

$3,346

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Fri 28/11

12:00-13:00

1 stop41h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

14:40-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

$9,115

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Fri 28/11

06:00-19:30

3 stops30h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

15:40-16:20

2 stops32h 10m

$13,162

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Tue 5/8

07:15-16:57

3 stops48h 12m

$970

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Tue 5/8

21:40-15:05

1 stop31h 55m

$2,403

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Deals found on 17/7

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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 18 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Adelaide to Chicago at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 18 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, andQatar 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
936 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,604 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,744 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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.

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

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $1,664. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at $3,346 and $9,115, respectively. Air New Zealand is currently priced 20% 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,207Average$1,625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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