How long is the flight from Australia to Chicago?

Airlines like American Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta fly from Australia to Chicago in about 19h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14318 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C). Find deals

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 Brisbane - Chicago O'Hare Intl when deciding on the best route from Australia to Chicago.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Chicago?

Qantas Airways, Air Canada and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Australia to Chicago.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to CHI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Chicago as you normally would.

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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Round-trip from	$1,251
One-way from	$862
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,458

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19/2-21/2
4 total stops
68h 35m total
Australia to Chicago

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Air New Zealand
3/2
2 total stops
28h 05m total
Australia to Chicago

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Thu 19/211:40BNE - ORD

2 stops40h 02mUnited Airlines

Sat 21/208:56ORD - BNE

1 stop30h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,073

Thu 19/209:40BNE - ORD

2 stops38h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 21/207:05ORD - BNE

2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/1$1,251

Tue 3/210:45BNE - ORD

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Tue 10/207:15ORD - BNE

2 stops33h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,271

Wed 4/210:45BNE - ORD

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Wed 11/211:15ORD - BNE

2 stops29h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,288

Thu 5/210:45BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 56mAir Canada

Wed 18/207:15ORD - BNE

2 stops33h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,317

Tue 3/206:05BNE - ORD

3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/214:40ORD - BNE

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,366

Wed 18/206:00MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/215:35ORD - MEL

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,422

Tue 12/509:55SYD - ORD

2 stops26h 38mAir New Zealand

Fri 15/516:00ORD - SYD

2 stops25h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$1,432

Wed 18/207:45MEL - ORD

3 stops29h 00mAir Canada

Thu 26/215:35ORD - MEL

2 stops29h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,440

Thu 5/310:40SYD - MDW

2 stops25h 00mDelta

Sun 29/313:10MDW - SYD

2 stops26h 25mDelta

Deal found 4/1$1,452

Wed 4/210:40SYD - ORD

2 stops23h 17mDelta

Wed 25/207:15ORD - SYD

2 stops32h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/1$1,452

Mon 2/211:45SYD - ORD

2 stops24h 07mAir New Zealand

Mon 9/214:40ORD - SYD

2 stops25h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 5/1$1,493

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Thu 19/209:40BNE - ORD

2 stops38h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 21/207:05ORD - BNE

2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/1$1,251

Tue 3/210:45BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 56mAir Canada

Tue 10/207:15ORD - BNE

2 stops33h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,271

Thu 5/310:40SYD - MDW

2 stops25h 00mDelta

Sun 29/313:10MDW - SYD

2 stops26h 25mDelta

Deal found 4/1$1,452

Mon 2/211:45SYD - ORD

2 stops24h 07mAir New Zealand

Mon 9/214:40ORD - SYD

2 stops25h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 5/1$1,493

Tue 20/111:30MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 16mUnited Airlines

Tue 27/112:45ORD - MEL

2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,517

Mon 26/112:00ADL - ORD

2 stops25h 09mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/619:00ORD - ADL

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,667

Sun 8/221:55PER - ORD

2 stops45h 20mANA

Mon 23/216:25ORD - PER

1 stop37h 45mANA

Deal found 7/1$1,710

Thu 5/310:30PER - ORD

2 stops35h 05mJapan Airlines

Mon 9/318:40ORD - PER

2 stops40h 15mJapan Airlines

Deal found 5/1$1,861

Sun 1/206:00CNS - ORD

2 stops24h 57mQantas Airways

Sun 1/316:49ORD - CNS

2 stops29h 16mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,861

Thu 12/211:25CNS - ORD

1 stop41h 30mCathay Pacific

Mon 16/214:35ORD - CNS

2 stops52h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/1$2,152

Sun 22/222:45PER - ORD

2 stops36h 38mQatar Airways

Sun 1/318:50ORD - PER

1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1$2,180

Wed 4/210:45BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 56mAir Canada

Wed 11/207:15ORD - BNE

2 stops33h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,276

Tue 23/610:00BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 41mAir Canada

Tue 4/810:45ORD - BNE

2 stops29h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 5/1$1,315

Thu 5/314:15SYD - ORD

2 stops24h 15mDelta

Sun 29/313:57ORD - SYD

2 stops25h 38mDelta

Deal found 4/1$1,452

Sun 22/212:00MEL - ORD

1 stop22h 46mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/321:13ORD - MEL

1 stop38h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,578

Wed 18/213:00MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 50mUnited Airlines

Thu 26/218:17ORD - MEL

1 stop22h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,584

Thu 5/210:45BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 56mAir Canada

Wed 18/207:15ORD - BNE

2 stops33h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,317

Sat 16/509:55SYD - ORD

2 stops26h 36mAir New Zealand

Sat 6/616:40ORD - SYD

2 stops27h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$1,609

Sun 25/110:40SYD - ORD

2 stops28h 03mDelta

Mon 9/213:50ORD - SYD

2 stops25h 40mDelta

Deal found 5/1$1,502

Tue 20/112:35ADL - ORD

2 stops25h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/619:00ORD - ADL

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,685

Sun 22/211:30MEL - ORD

2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/318:20ORD - MEL

1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,594

Fri 13/312:00MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 25mAmerican Airlines

Fri 27/319:29ORD - MEL

1 stop22h 01mAmerican Airlines

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Mon 26/110:30PER - ORD

2 stops35h 05mJapan Airlines

Wed 18/210:35ORD - PER

2 stops47h 20mJapan Airlines

Deal found 5/1$1,861

Sun 18/110:10MEL - MDW

2 stops24h 24mDelta

Wed 6/514:12MDW - MEL

2 stops26h 38mDelta

Deal found 6/1$1,594

Sat 21/214:55ADL - ORD

1 stop25h 01mUnited Airlines

Sat 28/220:07ORD - ADL

2 stops68h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,603

Thu 19/211:20SYD - ORD

1 stop20h 21mAir Canada

Thu 26/207:15ORD - SYD

2 stops33h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 5/1$1,512

Mon 26/111:20SYD - MDW

2 stops27h 59mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/209:45MDW - SYD

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1$1,864

Wed 28/110:30PER - ORD

2 stops41h 15mJapan Airlines

Wed 18/210:35ORD - PER

2 stops47h 20mJapan Airlines

Deal found 5/1$1,866

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2 stops24h 27mDelta

Thu 26/219:20MDW - MEL

2 stops43h 40mDelta

Deal found 6/1$1,594

Thu 12/206:00ADL - ORD

2 stops25h 11mAir Canada

Mon 16/213:05ORD - ADL

2 stops40h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 5/1$1,524

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Wed 14/110:10MEL - MDW

2 stops24h 24mDelta

Wed 6/513:10MDW - MEL

2 stops27h 40mDelta

Deal found 6/1$1,520

Wed 14/110:10MEL - ORD

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Tue 12/519:59ORD - MEL

2 stops44h 51mDelta

Deal found 6/1$1,520

Fri 16/110:10MEL - MDW

2 stops24h 27mDelta

Wed 6/514:12MDW - MEL

2 stops26h 38mDelta

Deal found 6/1$1,594

Sat 17/112:00MEL - ORD

2 stops28h 44mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/516:30ORD - MEL

1 stop23h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,569

Tue 3/210:45BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 56mAir Canada

Tue 10/207:15ORD - BNE

2 stops33h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,271

Tue 3/206:05BNE - ORD

3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/214:40ORD - BNE

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,366

Wed 4/210:45BNE - ORD

2 stops25h 25mAir Canada

Wed 11/211:15ORD - BNE

2 stops29h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,288

Thu 5/210:45BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 56mAir Canada

Wed 18/207:15ORD - BNE

2 stops33h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,317

Thu 12/206:00ADL - ORD

2 stops25h 11mAir Canada

Mon 16/213:05ORD - ADL

2 stops40h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 5/1$1,524

Thu 19/211:40BNE - ORD

2 stops40h 02mUnited Airlines

Sat 21/208:56ORD - BNE

1 stop30h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,073

Thu 19/209:40BNE - ORD

2 stops38h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 21/207:05ORD - BNE

2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/1$1,251

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2 stops25h 01mAir Canada

Sat 28/215:35ORD - ADL

2 stops38h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 7/1$1,538

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Tue 3/208:20BNE - ORD

2 stops28h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$862

Sat 18/411:55SYD - ORD

2 stops26h 33mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$864

Tue 10/210:40SYD - ORD

2 stops27h 50mDelta

Deal found 5/1$917

Sat 31/111:10BNE - ORD

2 stops23h 42mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$929

Tue 3/312:10MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 18mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$929

Fri 30/111:45SYD - ORD

2 stops24h 07mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/1$929

Mon 19/110:35MEL - ORD

2 stops31h 23mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$931

Thu 29/111:10BNE - ORD

2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$932

Fri 30/112:35SYD - ORD

3 stops51h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$944

Tue 12/506:20SYD - ORD

3 stops48h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$953

Tue 3/222:35BNE - ORD

1 stop37h 00mEVA Air

Deal found 6/1$956

Sun 8/217:45PER - ORD

3 stops51h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1$969

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Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 19/2

09:40-08:20

2 stops38h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

07:05-05:00

2 stops29h 55m

$1,251

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 3/2

10:45-14:41

1 stop19h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/2

07:15-08:45

2 stops33h 30m

$1,271

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

10:45-14:41

1 stop19h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

07:15-08:45

2 stops33h 30m

$1,276

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 23/6

10:00-14:41

1 stop19h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

10:45-07:05

2 stops29h 20m

$1,315

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 5/2

10:45-14:41

1 stop19h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

07:15-08:45

2 stops33h 30m

$1,317

SydneyChicago

SYD - MDW

SYDMDW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

10:40-18:40

2 stops25h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sun 29/3

13:10-07:35

2 stops26h 25m

$1,452

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

14:15-21:30

2 stops24h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

13:57-07:35

2 stops25h 38m

$1,452

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

11:45-18:52

2 stops24h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

14:40-08:45

2 stops25h 05m

$1,493

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

10:40-21:43

2 stops28h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

13:50-08:30

2 stops25h 40m

$1,502

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-14:41

1 stop20h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

07:15-09:35

2 stops33h 20m

$1,512

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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 $901). Flying from Australia to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,535). 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

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

565 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

565 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

565 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,124 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

565 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

967 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

565 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,138 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

565 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,600 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

565 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

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How long is the flight from Australia to Chicago?
Airlines like American Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta fly from Australia to Chicago in about 19h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14318 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 Brisbane - Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 $901). Flying from Australia to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,535). 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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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$941	Average$1,533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,140	Average$1,620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,147	Average$1,659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,160	Average$1,680	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,444	Average$2,005	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,468	Average$2,153	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
ANA	Cheapest$1,559	Average$1,683	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search ANA flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,710	Average$2,773	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Japan Airlines	Cheapest$1,920	Average$2,357	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$2,423	Average$3,120	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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