How long is the flight from Australia to Chicago?

Airlines like Air Canada, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Australia to Chicago in about 21h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 29m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15937 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).

What are the most popular routes from Australia to Chicago?

Most travellers choose Brisbane - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Perth - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Sydney Kingsford Smith - 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.

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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One-way from	$678
Popular in	December
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Average price	$1,776

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62h 30m total
Australia to Chicago

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27h 13m total
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Thu 4/1210:45BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 56mAir Canada

Mon 8/1207:05ORD - BNE

2 stops33h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 25/11$1,318

Thu 4/1219:40BNE - ORD

1 stop20h 19mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/1222:05ORD - BNE

1 stop40h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,559

Wed 26/1119:50BNE - ORD

2 stops34h 51mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/215:35ORD - BNE

1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/11$1,793

Thu 4/1210:40SYD - MDW

2 stops30h 07mDelta

Mon 8/1219:02MDW - SYD

2 stops44h 28mDelta

Deal found 25/11$1,800

Wed 26/1111:40BNE - ORD

2 stops41h 14mUnited Airlines

Wed 18/209:01ORD - BNE

1 stop30h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/11$1,820

Tue 23/1221:00MEL - ORD

3 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/115:35ORD - MEL

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/11$1,871

Thu 25/1214:15SYD - ORD

2 stops36h 10mDelta

Fri 23/106:50ORD - SYD

2 stops32h 40mDelta

Deal found 26/11$1,876

Thu 25/1217:45SYD - ORD

1 stop30h 14mAmerican Airlines

Fri 23/115:10ORD - SYD

1 stop24h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,936

Wed 26/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops28h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 11/1214:21ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 34mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/11$1,957

Thu 25/1211:20SYD - ORD

1 stop21h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/109:15ORD - SYD

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,971

Wed 24/1210:10MEL - ORD

2 stops28h 26mDelta

Wed 31/1206:45ORD - MEL

2 stops32h 15mDelta

Deal found 25/11$2,022

Thu 4/1211:40BNE - ORD

2 stops21h 19mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/1217:17ORD - BNE

1 stop22h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/11$2,028

Best flights from Australia to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Australia to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

Tue 20/110:45BNE - ORD

2 stops38h 59mAir Canada

Mon 16/207:15ORD - BNE

2 stops33h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 26/11$1,238

Tue 20/112:10BNE - ORD

1 stop20h 39mQantas Airways

Wed 18/216:30ORD - BNE

1 stop20h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 25/11$1,365

Sat 16/509:10SYD - ORD

1 stop29h 49mAmerican Airlines

Sat 6/622:17ORD - SYD

1 stop41h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,551

Wed 18/214:55ADL - ORD

1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 22/221:10ORD - ADL

2 stops43h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/11$1,553

Sat 16/511:55SYD - ORD

2 stops25h 47mAir New Zealand

Sat 6/616:40ORD - SYD

2 stops25h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/11$1,830

Thu 25/1214:15SYD - ORD

2 stops36h 10mDelta

Fri 23/106:50ORD - SYD

2 stops32h 40mDelta

Deal found 26/11$1,876

Thu 19/210:30PER - ORD

2 stops35h 05mJapan Airlines

Mon 23/217:40ORD - PER

2 stops39h 15mJapan Airlines

Deal found 24/11$1,936

Sat 24/107:00MEL - ORD

3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/114:00ORD - MEL

3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/11$1,940

Fri 13/214:50CNS - ORD

2 stops62h 05mCathay Pacific

Tue 17/214:35ORD - CNS

1 stop27h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/11$2,016

Tue 20/110:45BNE - ORD

2 stops44h 25mAir Canada

Wed 18/212:50ORD - BNE

2 stops27h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 26/11$1,268

Tue 20/106:05BNE - ORD

3 stops29h 40mAir Canada

Sat 7/207:15ORD - BNE

2 stops33h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 25/11$1,275

Sat 10/114:55ADL - ORD

1 stop32h 00mVirgin Australia

Sat 17/118:29ORD - ADL

1 stop22h 31mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/11$3,095

Tue 20/110:45BNE - ORD

2 stops38h 59mAir Canada

Sat 14/213:12ORD - BNE

2 stops27h 33mAir Canada

Deal found 26/11$1,315

Fri 6/313:00MEL - ORD

1 stop22h 51mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/321:05ORD - MEL

1 stop43h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/11$1,616

Sat 17/112:00MEL - ORD

1 stop21h 49mQantas Airways

Fri 20/214:00ORD - MEL

1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/11$1,696

Fri 13/306:40MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 01mAir Canada

Fri 27/314:00ORD - MEL

3 stops30h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 26/11$1,402

Sat 17/111:30MEL - ORD

1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines

Fri 20/214:10ORD - MEL

2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,711

Wed 13/523:45PER - ORD

2 stops29h 11mAmerican Airlines

Thu 4/615:12ORD - PER

2 stops31h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,890

Sat 10/112:00MEL - ORD

1 stop21h 49mQantas Airways

Sat 17/117:37ORD - MEL

1 stop42h 23mQantas Airways

Deal found 25/11$1,790

Thu 25/1211:20SYD - ORD

1 stop21h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/109:15ORD - SYD

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,971

Wed 24/1210:10MEL - ORD

2 stops28h 26mDelta

Wed 31/1206:45ORD - MEL

2 stops32h 15mDelta

Deal found 25/11$2,022

Thu 25/1217:45SYD - ORD

1 stop30h 14mAmerican Airlines

Fri 23/115:10ORD - SYD

1 stop24h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,936

Thu 14/510:30PER - ORD

2 stops26h 29mQantas Airways

Sun 7/618:45ORD - PER

2 stops33h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/11$1,814

Sat 24/115:35MEL - ORD

1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific

Mon 26/114:35ORD - MEL

1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/11$2,203

Wed 18/206:10ADL - ORD

2 stops26h 58mAir Canada

Sun 22/211:11ORD - ADL

3 stops34h 14mAir Canada

Deal found 25/11$1,541

Wed 13/510:00MEL - MDW

2 stops26h 45mDelta

Mon 1/614:00MDW - MEL

2 stops26h 40mDelta

Deal found 24/11$2,060

Wed 17/1217:30SYD - ORD

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/105:00ORD - SYD

2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$2,129

Fri 13/215:35CNS - ORD

2 stops24h 05mAmerican Airlines

Tue 17/221:01ORD - CNS

2 stops46h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 25/11$1,966

Wed 13/510:30PER - ORD

2 stops43h 54mQantas Airways

Wed 3/617:52ORD - PER

2 stops34h 08mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/11$1,814

Wed 13/510:00MEL - MDW

2 stops26h 45mDelta

Wed 27/514:00MDW - MEL

2 stops26h 40mDelta

Deal found 24/11$2,060

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Wed 26/1119:50BNE - ORD

2 stops34h 51mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/215:35ORD - BNE

1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/11$1,793

Wed 26/1111:40BNE - ORD

2 stops41h 14mUnited Airlines

Wed 18/209:01ORD - BNE

1 stop30h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/11$1,820

Wed 26/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops28h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 11/1214:21ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 34mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/11$1,957

Thu 4/1210:45BNE - ORD

2 stops48h 00mAir Canada

Mon 8/1209:22ORD - BNE

2 stops31h 23mAir Canada

Deal found 25/11$1,318

Thu 4/1219:40BNE - ORD

1 stop20h 19mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/1222:05ORD - BNE

1 stop40h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,559

Thu 4/1210:40SYD - MDW

2 stops30h 07mDelta

Mon 8/1219:02MDW - SYD

2 stops44h 28mDelta

Deal found 25/11$1,800

Tue 23/1221:00MEL - ORD

3 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/115:35ORD - MEL

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/11$1,871

Wed 24/1210:10MEL - ORD

2 stops28h 26mDelta

Wed 31/1206:45ORD - MEL

2 stops32h 15mDelta

Deal found 25/11$2,022

Thu 25/1214:15SYD - ORD

2 stops36h 10mDelta

Fri 23/106:50ORD - SYD

2 stops32h 40mDelta

Deal found 26/11$1,876

Thu 25/1211:20SYD - ORD

1 stop22h 31mAmerican Airlines

Fri 23/111:44ORD - SYD

2 stops27h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 27/11$1,910

Thu 25/1211:20SYD - ORD

1 stop21h 13mQantas Airways

Fri 23/111:56ORD - SYD

1 stop25h 59mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/11$1,914

Thu 25/1211:20SYD - ORD

1 stop21h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/109:15ORD - SYD

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,971

One-way flights from Australia to Chicago
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Fri 5/1214:00SYD - ORD

2 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$678

Sun 7/1212:00MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/11$915

Sat 6/1212:00MEL - ORD

1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/11$921

Thu 30/413:30MEL - ORD

3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/11$990

Fri 9/123:55MEL - MDW

3 stops56h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,042

Thu 30/412:05MEL - ORD

2 stops32h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 24/11$1,053

Sat 6/1208:30SYD - ORD

2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,064

Wed 10/1212:00MEL - ORD

2 stops35h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/11$1,069

Wed 7/123:55MEL - MDW

3 stops56h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,099

Thu 26/307:05SYD - MDW

3 stops46h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,102

Tue 10/211:20SYD - ORD

2 stops25h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 26/11$1,129

Sat 10/106:45MEL - MDW

3 stops49h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,133

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BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 20/1

10:45-09:44

2 stops38h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

07:15-08:45

2 stops33h 30m

$1,238

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 20/1

10:45-15:10

2 stops44h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

12:50-08:45

2 stops27h 55m

$1,268

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 20/1

06:05-19:45

3 stops29h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/2

07:15-08:45

2 stops33h 30m

$1,275

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 20/1

10:45-09:44

2 stops38h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/2

13:12-08:45

2 stops27h 33m

$1,315

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 20/1

12:10-16:49

1 stop20h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

16:30-05:00

1 stop20h 30m

$1,365

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

06:40-14:41

2 stops24h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

14:00-12:35

3 stops30h 35m

$1,402

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Wed 18/2

06:10-16:38

2 stops26h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

11:11-13:55

3 stops34h 14m

$1,541

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/5

09:10-23:59

1 stop29h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

22:17-07:05

1 stop41h 48m

$1,551

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Wed 18/2

14:55-19:55

1 stop21h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

21:10-09:30

2 stops43h 50m

$1,553

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

13:00-18:51

1 stop22h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/3

21:05-09:00

1 stop43h 55m

$1,616

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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 $933). Flying from Australia to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,610). 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.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Australia to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Chicago?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

537 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

537 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

537 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,072 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

537 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

946 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

537 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,050 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

537 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,481 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

537 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

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How long is the flight from Australia to Chicago?
Airlines like Air Canada, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Australia to Chicago in about 21h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 29m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15937 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 Brisbane - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Perth - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Sydney Kingsford Smith - 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 $933). Flying from Australia to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,610). 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$978	Average$1,598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,181	Average$1,674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,188	Average$1,626	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,201	Average$1,733	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,496	Average$2,036	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,560	Average$2,174	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
ANA	Cheapest$1,615	Average$1,743	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search ANA flights
Japan Airlines	Cheapest$1,988	Average$2,371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$2,202	Average$2,801	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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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 27 November 2025.