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Cheap flights from Australia to Chicago from $681

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHI
3 syys — 10 syys1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated 29 elokuu 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,255

One-way from

$681

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,597
14/10-25/10
  • 14/10-25/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 06m total
  • Australia to Chicago
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17/10
  • 17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 39m total
  • Australia to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($705 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($116 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 elokuu 2025.

ti 14/1007:10MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 32mMultiple Airlines
la 25/1019:41ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,255
ke 8/1007:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 50mAir Canada
ti 21/1015:45ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8$1,260
ke 8/1007:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 50mAir Canada
ma 20/1015:45ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 27/8$1,261
ke 8/1011:55MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
ma 20/1019:40ORD - MEL
1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,265
ke 8/1010:30MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 15mUnited Airlines
ti 21/1015:47ORD - MEL
1 stop25h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,271
ti 14/1006:30MEL - ORD
3 stops28h 59mAir Canada
la 25/1014:00ORD - MEL
3 stops31h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 27/8$1,286
pe 14/1108:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 41mAir Canada
pe 28/1115:40ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 29/8$1,289
ke 15/1010:00BNE - ORD
2 stops37h 01mAir Canada
to 30/1008:45ORD - BNE
2 stops32h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8$1,297
su 12/1007:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 50mAir Canada
su 19/1019:41ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8$1,320
ke 15/1010:00BNE - ORD
2 stops38h 14mAir Canada
ma 20/1015:45ORD - BNE
1 stop24h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8$1,332
su 12/1010:30MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines
su 19/1007:18ORD - MEL
1 stop33h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,338
ma 8/910:00BNE - ORD
2 stops37h 01mAir Canada
su 21/919:41ORD - BNE
1 stop20h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8$1,370

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

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Australia

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

ti 14/10

07:10-16:42

2 stops25h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

la 25/10

19:41-13:15

2 stops25h 34m

$1,255

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

to 13/11

10:45-17:10

2 stops46h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

la 29/11

07:15-08:45

2 stops33h 30m

$1,260

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

ke 8/10

07:10-15:00

2 stops23h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ti 21/10

15:45-13:05

2 stops29h 20m

$1,260

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

ke 8/10

07:10-15:00

2 stops23h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ma 20/10

15:45-12:35

2 stops28h 50m

$1,261

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

ti 14/10

11:55-21:30

2 stops25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

la 25/10

21:13-09:00

1 stop43h 47m

$1,265

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

ke 8/10

11:55-19:35

2 stops23h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ma 20/10

19:40-09:15

1 stop21h 35m

$1,265

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

ma 15/12

11:30-22:56

2 stops28h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

su 28/12

22:00-09:30

1 stop42h 30m

$1,265

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

ke 8/10

11:55-17:07

1 stop21h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ti 21/10

16:09-09:15

2 stops25h 06m

$1,271

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

ke 15/10

10:00-08:01

2 stops37h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

to 30/10

08:45-07:45

2 stops32h 00m

$1,297

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

ke 15/10

10:00-09:14

2 stops38h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ma 20/10

15:45-07:05

1 stop24h 20m

$1,332

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 29 elokuu 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Chicago, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,941 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 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, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways fly from Australia to Chicago in about 25h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15546 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with EVA Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $964. Cathay Pacific flights start at $1,007 while deals on Delta start at $1,315 one-way.

  • 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith - 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.

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Discover the top 10 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 29 elokuu 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$975Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,177Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,184Average$1,662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,267Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,491Average$2,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,575Average$2,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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ANACheapest$1,610Average$1,798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,766Average$2,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$2,014Average$2,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,502Average$2,770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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