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Cheap flights from Australia to Chicago from $547

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHI
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 February 2026.

Thu 5/310:45
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop25h 15m
Air Canada
Thu 19/307:15
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops33h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/2$975
Wed 22/410:00
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops37h 00m
Air Canada
Wed 29/415:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/2$982
Tue 3/310:45
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 56m
Air Canada
Tue 10/315:35
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop25h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 8/2$999
Mon 2/311:20
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop20h 21m
Air Canada
Mon 16/315:35
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop25h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 8/2$1,097
Fri 8/510:00
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops22h 01m
Air Canada
Sat 16/508:45
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/2$1,110
Thu 5/311:20
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop20h 21m
Air Canada
Wed 18/315:35
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop25h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/2$1,136
Mon 5/1010:20
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops25h 52m
Air Canada
Thu 22/1008:45
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/2$1,140
Wed 7/1010:20
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop22h 18m
Air Canada
Tue 13/1008:45
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/2$1,141
Thu 19/310:25
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops37h 35m
Air Canada
Tue 21/408:50
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop31h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/2$1,144
Wed 22/420:40
BNE
-
ORD
3 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/409:05
ORD
-
BNE
3 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,148
Thu 12/310:25
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop20h 16m
Air Canada
Thu 19/307:15
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops33h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/2$1,148
Thu 8/1006:15
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/1019:40
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,274

Find flight deals from Australia to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$975

One-way from

$547

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,537
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 5/3-19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 45m total
  • Australia to Chicago
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19/5
  • 19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 35m total
  • Australia to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($349 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
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BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 22/4

10:00-08:00

2 stops37h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/4

15:40-07:05

1 stop24h 25m

$982

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 3/3

10:45-14:41

1 stop19h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/3

15:35-07:45

1 stop25h 10m

$999

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

10:45-14:41

1 stop19h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/3

15:35-07:45

1 stop25h 10m

$1,000

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Fri 8/5

10:00-14:45

1 stop19h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 16/5

08:45-07:05

2 stops31h 20m

$1,110

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

10:25-08:00

2 stops37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

08:42-07:20

2 stops31h 38m

$1,141

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

10:25-14:41

1 stop20h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/3

07:15-08:35

2 stops33h 20m

$1,148

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

11:20-20:00

1 stop25h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

15:35-08:35

1 stop25h 00m

$1,165

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 17/3

05:10-20:00

2 stops29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

08:50-07:05

1 stop31h 15m

$1,168

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/6

09:20-20:05

2 stops25h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/6

09:50-07:20

2 stops30h 30m

$1,173

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Thu 12/3

06:10-14:41

2 stops24h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/3

15:35-12:40

2 stops29h 35m

$1,366

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Chicago

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Chicago?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chicago (average of $865). Flying from Australia to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,512). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 9 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Chicago, such as Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,160 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,259 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,698 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Chicago?

    Airlines like Air Canada, Delta, and Qantas Airways fly from Australia to Chicago in about 25h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h. Airlines will cover a distance of 14861 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Chicago?

    Most travellers choose Melbourne - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Melbourne - Chicago Midway when deciding on the best route from Australia to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Chicago?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chicago (average of $865). Flying from Australia to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,512). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Australia to Chicago

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Australia 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 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$903Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,080Average$1,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,094Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,386Average$1,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,409Average$2,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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ANACheapest$1,497Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,843Average$2,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,325Average$2,995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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