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Cheap flights from Australia to Chicago from $869

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHI
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
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 3 March 2026.

Fri 17/413:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/405:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2$1,114
Thu 16/413:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/414:00
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,222
Tue 17/308:40
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops42h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 1/416:44
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop21h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,228
Fri 17/406:00
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops32h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/414:00
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,309
Mon 11/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/612:44
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops32h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,333
Tue 12/510:00
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops39h 18m
Air Canada
Tue 26/515:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/3$1,334
Thu 16/410:15
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 30m
Air Canada
Wed 29/412:50
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops27h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/3$1,340
Mon 13/419:05
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops34h 40m
Air Canada
Mon 20/415:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/2$1,371
Tue 14/420:45
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 00m
Air Canada
Tue 21/408:40
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/2$1,384
Wed 15/420:45
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 00m
Air Canada
Wed 22/415:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/3$1,392
Mon 23/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 35m
Qantas Airways
Wed 1/416:44
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 01m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/2$1,406
Mon 16/316:05
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/313:14
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop23h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,409

Find flight deals from Australia to Chicago

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Round-trip from

$1,114

One-way from

$869

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,222
17/4-27/4
  • 17/4-27/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 07m total
  • Australia to Chicago
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14/4
  • 14/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • Australia to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($330 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 16/4

10:15-14:45

1 stop19h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/4

15:40-07:05

1 stop24h 25m

$1,343

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 15/4

20:45-14:45

2 stops33h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

15:40-07:05

1 stop24h 25m

$1,392

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-23:47

1 stop27h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

14:58-05:00

1 stop22h 02m

$1,453

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

10:30-17:00

2 stops22h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/5

14:20-07:30

2 stops26h 10m

$1,506

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

10:30-14:55

1 stop20h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

16:10-08:30

2 stops24h 20m

$1,506

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-18:40

2 stops25h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sat 28/3

18:34-08:50

2 stops70h 16m

$1,516

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

10:00-21:09

2 stops26h 09m

Chicago Midway

Wed 17/6

09:20-07:50

2 stops31h 30m

$1,516

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

10:00-21:20

2 stops26h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/6

15:50-07:50

2 stops25h 00m

$1,516

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Wed 18/3

19:55-14:41

2 stops34h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/4

18:40-11:50

3 stops50h 40m

$1,517

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

10:55-16:38

1 stop20h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/6

10:54-07:30

2 stops29h 36m

$1,527

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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 $861). Flying from Australia to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,504). 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 3 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Chicago, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,001 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,382 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,380 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,775 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

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 Qantas Airways, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Australia to Chicago in about 22h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 17m. 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 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.

  • 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 $861). Flying from Australia to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,504). 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 3 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$956Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,074Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,089Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,106Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,379Average$1,906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,402Average$1,944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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ANACheapest$1,489Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,834Average$2,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,153Average$2,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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