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Cheap flights from Sydney 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

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chicago are usually found in March or May, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,614

One-way from

$708

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,671
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 12/8-19/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 38m total
  • Sydney to Chicago
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3/9
  • 3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 43m total
  • Sydney to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($569 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($120 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 June 2025.

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
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
Thu 31/710:20SYD - MDW
2 stops27h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/806:20MDW - SYD
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,807
Thu 21/821:40SYD - ORD
2 stops46h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 26/814:07ORD - SYD
2 stops38h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,809
Thu 24/708:55SYD - ORD
2 stops29h 48mJapan Airlines
Sun 10/801:30ORD - SYD
1 stop37h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,918
Fri 12/921:50SYD - ORD
1 stop31h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 19/916:00ORD - SYD
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/6$1,948
Sat 13/909:20SYD - ORD
2 stops25h 51mAir Canada
Sun 21/910:40ORD - SYD
2 stops29h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 15/6$1,999
Tue 9/909:25SYD - MDW
2 stops43h 11mDelta
Sun 21/910:35MDW - SYD
2 stops29h 00mDelta
Deal found 18/6$2,093
Wed 10/909:25SYD - ORD
2 stops22h 20mDelta
Mon 22/906:00ORD - SYD
2 stops33h 35mDelta
Deal found 18/6$2,093
Tue 19/809:30SYD - ORD
2 stops22h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 28/814:53ORD - SYD
2 stops25h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/6$2,160

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Chicago that are best for you.

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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

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

SydneyChicago

SYD - MDW

SYDMDW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

10:20-23:17

2 stops27h 57m

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/8

06:20-06:55

2 stops33h 35m

$1,807

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/8

21:40-05:00

2 stops46h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 26/8

14:07-19:45

2 stops38h 38m

$1,809

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/7

08:55-23:43

2 stops29h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/8

01:30-06:20

1 stop37h 50m

$1,918

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/9

21:50-14:25

1 stop31h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/9

16:00-10:50

1 stop27h 50m

$1,948

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/9

09:20-20:11

2 stops25h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

10:40-07:20

2 stops29h 40m

$1,999

SydneyChicago

SYD - MDW

SYDMDW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

09:25-13:36

2 stops43h 11m

Chicago Midway

Sun 21/9

10:35-06:35

2 stops29h 00m

$2,093

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 June 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Sydney to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 13 October 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
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Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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
1,090 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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
1,494 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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
886 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,964 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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 Sydney to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Chicago?

    For a flight from Sydney to Chicago, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 6 airlines have flights to Chicago from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Chicago round-trip from $1,614. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,694, and ANA, from $1,695.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,066. Cathay Pacific flights start at $1,317 while deals on Delta start at $1,320 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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$1,015Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,197Average$1,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,277Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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ANACheapest$1,612Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,696Average$2,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,769Average$2,798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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