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Cheap flights from Australia to Chicago from $772

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHI
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,464

One-way from

$772

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,669
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 21/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • Australia to Chicago
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23/8
  • 23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 21m total
  • Australia to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($588 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($123 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 13 June 2025.

Mon 21/723:55BNE - ORD
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 28/716:00ORD - BNE
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/6$1,464
Thu 14/813:15SYD - ORD
2 stops24h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/906:20ORD - SYD
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,606
Thu 28/822:15BNE - ORD
1 stop37h 55mEVA Air
Tue 9/900:30ORD - BNE
1 stop28h 30mEVA Air
Deal found 12/6$1,630
Mon 21/723:55BNE - ORD
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/716:00ORD - BNE
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,635
Fri 14/1112:05MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 51mAir New Zealand
Fri 28/1115:43ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 07mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$1,667
Mon 21/709:25SYD - MDW
2 stops23h 37mDelta
Sun 17/810:11MDW - SYD
2 stops29h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/6$1,678
Mon 21/709:25SYD - ORD
2 stops25h 02mDelta
Sun 17/815:50ORD - SYD
2 stops23h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/6$1,678
Fri 13/620:55SYD - ORD
1 stop26h 45mANA
Thu 31/709:05ORD - SYD
2 stops43h 10mANA
Deal found 12/6$1,686
Fri 14/1112:00MEL - ORD
1 stop41h 06mAmerican Airlines
Fri 28/1114:25ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,721
Mon 4/809:10SYD - ORD
1 stop23h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 25/806:00ORD - SYD
1 stop34h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,733
Sat 19/721:35PER - ORD
1 stop30h 20mANA
Wed 30/719:40ORD - PER
2 stops59h 20mANA
Deal found 12/6$1,739
Tue 26/820:05BNE - ORD
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/917:46ORD - BNE
1 stop20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,755

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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

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 21/7

23:55-14:25

1 stop29h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/7

16:00-11:05

1 stop28h 05m

$1,464

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/8

13:15-22:46

2 stops24h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

06:20-12:15

2 stops38h 55m

$1,606

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 21/7

23:55-14:25

1 stop29h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/7

16:00-05:15

2 stops46h 15m

$1,635

SydneyChicago

SYD - MDW

SYDMDW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/7

09:25-18:02

2 stops23h 37m

Chicago Midway

Sun 17/8

10:11-06:35

2 stops29h 24m

$1,678

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/7

09:25-19:27

2 stops25h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 17/8

15:50-06:35

2 stops23h 45m

$1,678

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

20:55-08:40

1 stop26h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/8

20:20-19:15

2 stops31h 55m

$1,712

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

09:10-17:42

1 stop23h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/8

06:00-07:05

1 stop34h 05m

$1,733

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 21/7

22:15-21:10

1 stop37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/7

00:30-20:00

1 stop28h 30m

$1,739

PerthChicago

PER - ORD

PERORD

Perth

Sat 19/7

21:35-14:55

1 stop30h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/7

19:40-20:00

2 stops59h 20m

$1,739

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 27/8

20:05-06:05

1 stop25h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

17:46-05:25

1 stop20h 39m

$1,755

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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).

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 13 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Chicago, such as Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Korean Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,091 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
882 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,022. American Airlines flights start at $1,168 while deals on EVA Air start at $1,176 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$982Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,137Average$1,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,186Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,277Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EVA AirCheapest$1,542Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,564Average$2,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,569Average$2,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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ANACheapest$1,612Average$1,810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,769Average$2,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$2,074Average$2,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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