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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney from $697

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SYD
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or May, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Sydney (SYD). 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,572

One-way from

$697

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,423
6/9-11/9
  • 6/9-11/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 54h 40m total
  • Chicago to Sydney
26/8
  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 39m total
  • Chicago to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($389 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Sydney

Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sat 6/915:21ORD - SYD
3 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/913:15SYD - ORD
2 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,572
Tue 26/817:45ORD - SYD
1 stop24h 40mANA
Sun 14/911:50SYD - ORD
1 stop35h 50mANA
Deal found 13/6$1,824
Tue 2/918:20ORD - SYD
2 stops26h 25mFiji Airways
Tue 14/1014:15SYD - ORD
2 stops22h 47mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,894
Wed 17/906:20ORD - SYD
2 stops34h 10mAlaska Airlines
Tue 23/917:45SYD - ORD
2 stops28h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,924
Mon 28/716:50ORD - SYD
2 stops26h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/811:50SYD - ORD
2 stops26h 09mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/6$2,000
Wed 24/919:50ORD - SYD
2 stops32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/1021:55SYD - ORD
2 stops40h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6$2,079
Tue 2/915:12ORD - SYD
1 stop24h 53mQantas Airways
Tue 30/909:10SYD - ORD
1 stop22h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$2,094
Mon 8/1207:20ORD - SYD
2 stops33h 15mAir Canada
Sun 14/1211:20SYD - ORD
2 stops22h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 12/6$2,106

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney that are best for you.

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O'Hare Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/9

15:21-11:45

3 stops29h 24m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/9

13:15-23:31

2 stops25h 16m

$1,572

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/9

20:20-19:15

2 stops31h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

12:50-08:40

1 stop35h 50m

$1,864

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/9

18:20-11:45

2 stops26h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

14:15-21:02

2 stops22h 47m

$1,894

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

06:00-07:30

2 stops33h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

17:25-05:01

2 stops27h 36m

$1,922

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/7

16:50-10:35

2 stops26h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/8

11:50-22:59

2 stops26h 09m

$2,000

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/9

19:50-19:00

2 stops32h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/10

21:55-22:00

2 stops40h 05m

$2,079

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/9

15:12-07:05

1 stop24h 53m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/9

09:10-16:47

1 stop22h 37m

$2,094

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/12

07:20-09:35

2 stops33h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/12

11:20-16:50

2 stops22h 30m

$2,106

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 26/8

13:01-14:40

2 stops34h 39m

$697

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/8

07:00-07:30

2 stops33h 30m

$1,035

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from O'Hare Intl to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA from Chicago to Sydney to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

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.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

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 O'Hare Intl to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    For a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre vof the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney round-trip?

    According to our current data, ANA ($1,864), Fiji Airways ($1,894), and Alaska Airlines ($1,922) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,035. Fiji Airways flights start at $1,059 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $1,193 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Sydney?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Sydney 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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.

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