Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Australia to Chicago from $844

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHI
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Chicago

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 25 February 2026.

Tue 17/308:40
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops42h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 1/411:57
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops26h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/2$1,224
Thu 16/410:00
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 43m
Air Canada
Fri 24/408:40
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/2$1,353
Tue 24/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Qantas Airways
Tue 31/314:40
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop24h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/2$1,380
Sun 3/510:00
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 45m
Air Canada
Thu 14/511:05
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops53h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/2$1,384
Mon 23/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 35m
Qantas Airways
Wed 1/416:44
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 01m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/2$1,398
Fri 10/710:00
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops39h 16m
Air Canada
Fri 28/815:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/2$1,435
Wed 18/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops33h 25m
American Airlines
Sun 22/316:49
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,441
Mon 23/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 46m
American Airlines
Wed 1/416:49
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops25h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,451
Thu 16/420:50
BNE
-
ORD
3 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/409:50
ORD
-
BNE
3 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,472
Fri 13/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 46m
American Airlines
Fri 27/316:44
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,490
Mon 7/910:55
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 46m
United Airlines
Mon 5/1016:05
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops24h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,493
Tue 7/410:55
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop29h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 14/414:05
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops27h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,496

Find flight deals from Australia to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated 25 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,224

One-way from

$844

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,529
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/3-1/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 48m total
  • Australia to Chicago
Search Deals
3/5
  • 3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 05m total
  • Australia to Chicago
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($335 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 17/3

08:40-12:25

2 stops42h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

11:57-05:00

2 stops26h 03m

$1,224

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

10:30-17:05

1 stop22h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

16:00-08:30

1 stop24h 30m

$1,493

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

10:55-00:59

1 stop29h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

12:40-08:15

1 stop28h 35m

$1,493

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-17:02

1 stop21h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

21:15-09:00

1 stop43h 45m

$1,493

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 17/3

19:40-23:47

1 stop19h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

13:40-05:00

1 stop24h 20m

$1,509

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 17/3

19:40-23:47

1 stop19h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

16:44-05:00

1 stop21h 16m

$1,509

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 8/4

10:30-21:38

1 stop26h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

14:15-06:30

1 stop25h 15m

$1,547

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

10:55-18:54

2 stops22h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/5

16:10-07:30

2 stops24h 20m

$1,550

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

10:30-17:00

2 stops22h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/3

16:08-08:30

2 stops24h 22m

$1,550

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

09:10-17:54

2 stops24h 44m

Chicago Midway

Sun 29/3

19:20-08:50

2 stops45h 30m

$1,560

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/2

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Australia to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Australia with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 $860). Flying from Australia to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,503). 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 25 February 2026.
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
601 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
601 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
601 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,179 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
601 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
998 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
601 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
9,345 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
601 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
10,743 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
601 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 American Airlines, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways fly from Australia to Chicago in about 19h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 38m. 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Melbourne - 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 $860). Flying from Australia to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,503). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly from Australia to Chicago on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Australia to Chicago. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 25 February 2026.
Air Canada flights from Australia to Chicago
Air New Zealand flights from Australia to Chicago

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 25 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$956Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights
Air CanadaCheapest$1,073Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air Canada flights
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,088Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search Air New Zealand flights
American AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,378Average$1,904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Cathay Pacific flights
United AirlinesCheapest$1,401Average$1,943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
ANACheapest$1,488Average$1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Search ANA flights
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,832Average$2,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search Japan Airlines flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,312Average$2,978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Australia to Chicago?

Deals for Australia to Chicago flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Australia to Chicago?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Australia to Chicago for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Australia to Chicago with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Australia to Chicago flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Australia to Chicago become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.