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Cheap flights from Australia to Chicago from $753

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHI
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,557

One-way from

$753

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,326
5/6-23/6
  • 5/6-23/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 15m total
  • Australia to Chicago
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21/5
  • 21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • Australia to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($504 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($111 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 30 April 2025.

Thu 5/613:15SYD - ORD
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/606:10ORD - SYD
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,557
Tue 20/523:55BNE - ORD
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 22/716:00ORD - BNE
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4$1,647
Sat 1/1109:45BNE - ORD
2 stops21h 51mAir Canada
Fri 14/1111:45ORD - BNE
2 stops28h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4$1,678
Thu 11/911:50SYD - ORD
1 stop35h 50mANA
Mon 15/920:20ORD - SYD
2 stops31h 55mANA
Deal found 29/4$1,707
Tue 17/618:05BNE - ORD
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/616:00ORD - BNE
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,781
Mon 2/609:45MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 23mBritish Airways
Sun 15/616:56ORD - MEL
1 stop21h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,852
Tue 24/609:10SYD - ORD
2 stops24h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 29/716:39ORD - SYD
2 stops23h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,866
Mon 9/609:45MEL - ORD
1 stop28h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 20/608:05ORD - MEL
1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,883
Wed 1/1007:45SYD - ORD
2 stops29h 56mAir New Zealand
Fri 10/1014:20ORD - SYD
2 stops26h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,895
Fri 13/613:40MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/606:10ORD - MEL
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,945
Tue 3/612:25PER - ORD
2 stops33h 50mJapan Airlines
Wed 18/601:30ORD - PER
2 stops32h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,947
Wed 4/608:55SYD - ORD
1 stop39h 20mJapan Airlines
Sun 22/609:12ORD - SYD
2 stops30h 08mJapan Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,955

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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

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/6

13:15-22:55

2 stops24h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/6

06:10-11:45

2 stops38h 35m

$1,557

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 20/5

23:55-14:25

1 stop29h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/7

16:00-11:05

1 stop28h 05m

$1,647

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/9

11:50-08:40

1 stop35h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/9

20:20-19:15

2 stops31h 55m

$1,707

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 17/6

18:05-14:25

2 stops35h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/6

16:00-00:10

2 stops41h 10m

$1,781

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

09:45-21:08

2 stops26h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/6

16:56-05:00

1 stop21h 04m

$1,852

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/6

09:10-18:35

2 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/7

16:39-07:05

2 stops23h 26m

$1,866

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

09:45-23:35

1 stop28h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/6

08:05-05:00

1 stop29h 55m

$1,883

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/10

07:45-22:41

2 stops29h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

14:20-08:45

2 stops26h 25m

$1,895

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

13:40-23:05

2 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/6

06:10-11:55

2 stops38h 45m

$1,945

PerthChicago

PER - ORD

PERORD

Perth

Tue 3/6

12:25-09:15

2 stops33h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/6

01:30-22:40

2 stops32h 10m

$1,947

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Rainfall in Chicago by month

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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.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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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 30 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Chicago, such as Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Japan Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

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
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

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
1,186 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

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
1,464 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

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
852 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

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.

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.

  • 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 $1,012. EVA Air flights start at $1,037 while deals on American Airlines start at $1,084 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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    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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$999Average$1,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,157Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,206Average$1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,299Average$1,897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EVA AirCheapest$1,569Average$1,720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,585Average$2,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,635Average$2,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ANACheapest$1,714Average$2,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,733Average$2,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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DeltaCheapest$1,825Average$1,957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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