Cheap flights from Australia to Chicago from $734

SYD — CHI
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Chicago

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Chicago

Thu 12/1114:00 -
3 stops27h 21m
Wed 25/1107:49 -
3 stops35h 46m
Deal found 6/11$1,663
Wed 25/1106:05 -
2 stops25h 32m
Sun 29/1115:30 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 9/11$1,692
Tue 10/1108:20 -
2 stops28h 15m
Tue 24/1113:00 -
2 stops29h 00m
Deal found 8/11$1,727
Sun 8/1100:45 -
1 stop28h 45m
Mon 23/1114:10 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 5/11$1,746
Thu 12/1122:20 -
1 stop31h 10m
Wed 25/1114:10 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 6/11$1,786
Thu 19/1108:45 -
1 stop44h 45m
Wed 2/1214:10 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 6/11$1,793
Tue 10/1106:00 -
2 stops46h 30m
Tue 24/1114:10 -
1 stop41h 10m
Deal found 8/11$1,853
Mon 9/1100:50 -
1 stop27h 40m
Mon 23/1114:10 -
1 stop41h 10m
Deal found 7/11$1,875
Thu 19/1111:55 -
2 stops27h 34m
Wed 2/1214:29 -
2 stops27h 06m
Deal found 6/11$1,880
Sun 8/1113:10 -
2 stops36h 12m
Mon 30/1105:15 -
3 stops39h 20m
Deal found 6/11$1,908
Tue 17/1123:40 -
1 stop31h 50m
Tue 2/218:50 -
1 stop35h 30m
Deal found 5/11$1,932
Mon 9/1115:30 -
1 stop38h 00m
Wed 25/1114:10 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 8/11$1,940

Find flight deals from Australia to Chicago

Round-trip from

$1,410

One-way from

$734

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,760
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 21/1-28/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 52m total
  • Australia to Chicago
5/3-31/12
  • 5/3-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Australia to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($228 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 30/1

13:35-06:10

3 stops33h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$795

BrisbaneChicago

BNE Brisbane - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 21/1

11:40-00:26

3 stops28h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$832

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

13:35-05:10

3 stops32h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$853

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

13:55-11:00

3 stops38h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$866

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

23:40-14:30

1 stop31h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,029

SydneyChicago

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/3

22:20-13:30

1 stop31h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,094

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 6/2

18:05-07:35

1 stop30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,102

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

17:10-14:30

1 stop38h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,123

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 30/1

18:05-07:35

1 stop30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,136

PerthChicago

PER Perth - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

PERORD

Perth

Sat 23/1

04:40-10:00

2 stops43h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,143

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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 $1,653). Flying from Australia to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,312). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Chicago?

The best time to book flights from Australia to Chicago is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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.

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Chicago?

    Airlines like Air Canada, Philippine Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Australia to Chicago in about 20h 12m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14851 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 Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $654. United Airlines flights start at $1,138 while deals on Air Canada start at $1,344 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 $1,653). Flying from Australia to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,312). 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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Fly from Australia to Chicago on these airlines

Top 8 airlines flying from Australia to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$557Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$969Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$1,071Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,245Average$1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,318Average$1,934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,358Average$2,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,928Average$2,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,200Average$2,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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