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Cheap flights from Australia to Chicago from $708

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHI
23 Jun — 30 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 18 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,465

One-way from

$708

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,671
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 21/7-27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • Australia to Chicago
3/9
  • 3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 43m total
  • Australia to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($569 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($120 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Australia to Chicago

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 18 June 2025.

Mon 21/723:55BNE - ORD
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 27/716:00ORD - BNE
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/6$1,465
Sat 4/1022:15BNE - ORD
1 stop37h 30mEVA Air
Sat 11/1000:30ORD - BNE
1 stop28h 30mEVA Air
Deal found 16/6$1,605
Thu 28/809:45MEL - ORD
1 stop35h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 28/918:30ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,605
Tue 12/809:55SYD - ORD
2 stops26h 23mAir New Zealand
Tue 19/816:30ORD - SYD
2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/6$1,614
Tue 12/817:45SYD - ORD
1 stop39h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/815:09ORD - SYD
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,632
Tue 14/1008:45BNE - ORD
2 stops31h 09mAir New Zealand
Thu 23/1015:40ORD - BNE
2 stops30h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/6$1,637
Tue 12/808:35MEL - ORD
2 stops27h 43mAir New Zealand
Tue 26/816:30ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/6$1,638
Sat 2/809:45BNE - ORD
2 stops28h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/806:10ORD - BNE
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6$1,654
Wed 18/620:55SYD - ORD
2 stops46h 56mANA
Sat 21/617:45ORD - SYD
1 stop24h 40mANA
Deal found 17/6$1,692
Sun 10/809:10SYD - ORD
1 stop42h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 24/806:45ORD - SYD
1 stop32h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,694
Sat 2/811:55CNS - ORD
2 stops31h 56mAir New Zealand
Sat 9/815:35ORD - CNS
2 stops28h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/6$1,704
Sat 9/821:35PER - ORD
1 stop30h 20mANA
Sat 23/808:50ORD - PER
2 stops46h 10mANA
Deal found 18/6$1,724

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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

Sun 27/7

16:00-11:05

1 stop28h 05m

$1,465

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Sat 4/10

22:15-20:45

1 stop37h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/10

00:30-20:00

1 stop28h 30m

$1,605

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 28/8

09:45-06:05

1 stop35h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 28/9

18:30-10:35

2 stops25h 05m

$1,605

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/8

09:55-21:18

2 stops26h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/8

16:30-08:45

2 stops25h 15m

$1,614

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/8

17:45-18:14

1 stop39h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/8

15:09-14:40

2 stops32h 31m

$1,632

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 14/10

08:45-00:54

2 stops31h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/10

15:40-12:40

2 stops30h 00m

$1,637

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 19/7

08:35-04:51

2 stops35h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/7

14:40-10:50

2 stops29h 10m

$1,640

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Sat 2/8

09:45-22:46

2 stops28h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/8

06:10-08:30

2 stops35h 20m

$1,654

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/8

09:10-12:13

1 stop42h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/8

06:45-06:05

1 stop32h 20m

$1,694

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/9

11:50-04:59

2 stops32h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

17:45-09:25

1 stop24h 40m

$1,695

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

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Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 18 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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.
8.3
Very Good

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

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  • 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 $1,010. Etihad Airways flights start at $1,064 while deals on American Airlines start at $1,066 one-way.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$982Average$1,673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,138Average$1,758FlexibilityNo 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$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EVA AirCheapest$1,543Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,565Average$2,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,578Average$2,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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ANACheapest$1,612Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,769Average$2,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$2,036Average$2,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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