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Cheap flights from Chicago to Sydney from $786

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SYD
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Sydney

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 May 2026.

Wed 26/817:45
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 25m
ANA
Tue 8/920:55
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop26h 45m
ANA
Deal found 7/5$1,698
Wed 5/817:45
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 25m
ANA
Sun 30/811:45
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops32h 00m
ANA
Deal found 6/5$1,711
Tue 3/1116:25
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 50m
ANA
Wed 18/1112:25
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop35h 55m
ANA
Deal found 5/5$1,728
Mon 26/1017:35
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 40m
ANA
Mon 9/1112:25
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop35h 55m
ANA
Deal found 10/5$1,739
Thu 20/817:45
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 25m
ANA
Thu 27/811:45
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops32h 00m
ANA
Deal found 6/5$1,744
Mon 31/811:50
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
ANA
Tue 8/911:45
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop35h 55m
ANA
Deal found 5/5$1,751
Wed 26/817:45
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop24h 40m
ANA
Fri 4/911:45
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops28h 10m
ANA
Deal found 6/5$1,753
Mon 24/817:45
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop24h 40m
ANA
Mon 7/911:45
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop35h 55m
ANA
Deal found 8/5$1,755
Wed 5/813:52
MDW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 58m
Delta
Sun 30/809:15
SYD
-
MDW
2 stops24h 18m
Delta
Deal found 7/5$2,227
Tue 1/913:05
MDW
-
SYD
2 stops26h 45m
Delta
Tue 22/909:15
SYD
-
MDW
2 stops23h 50m
Delta
Deal found 8/5$2,228
Wed 26/809:24
MDW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 26m
Delta
Tue 8/909:15
SYD
-
MDW
2 stops23h 50m
Delta
Deal found 8/5$2,329
Mon 8/612:50
MDW
-
SYD
2 stops27h 00m
Delta
Fri 10/709:15
SYD
-
MDW
2 stops24h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/5$2,434

Find flight deals from Chicago to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,698

One-way from

$786

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Average price

$1,995
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  • 26/8-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 10m total
  • Chicago to Sydney
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  • 24/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 22m total
  • Chicago to Sydney
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ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

18:54-18:50

2 stops32h 56m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

20:45-06:22

3 stops24h 37m

$2,110

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/10

14:17-19:45

2 stops37h 28m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

21:40-13:54

2 stops33h 14m

$2,184

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/10

14:55-07:30

1 stop24h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

10:40-23:30

1 stop29h 50m

$2,222

ChicagoSydney

MDW - SYD

MDWSYD

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/9

13:00-06:50

2 stops26h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

09:15-18:31

2 stops24h 16m

$2,227

ChicagoSydney

MDW - SYD

MDWSYD

Chicago Midway

Thu 15/10

12:30-07:50

2 stops27h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

09:40-16:50

2 stops23h 10m

$2,227
Fastest return journey

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/7

18:10-07:00

1 stop21h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/7

10:20-17:05

2 stops21h 45m

$2,228

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/6

13:49-06:50

2 stops26h 01m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/7

09:15-18:57

2 stops24h 42m

$2,228

ChicagoSydney

MDW - SYD

MDWSYD

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/9

13:05-06:50

2 stops26h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/9

09:15-18:05

2 stops23h 50m

$2,228

ChicagoSydney

MDW - SYD

MDWSYD

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/7

13:49-06:50

2 stops26h 01m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/7

09:15-18:25

2 stops24h 10m

$2,228

ChicagoSydney

MDW - SYD

MDWSYD

Chicago Midway

Wed 28/10

13:00-07:30

2 stops26h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

10:40-18:37

2 stops24h 57m

$2,228

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Sydney

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Sydney, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Sydney?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sydney (average of $190). Flying from Chicago to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,165). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Sydney?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Sydney?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Sydney on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Sydney?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chicago to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $999.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago to Sydney?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago to Sydney?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 10m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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?

    For a flight from Chicago 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 per day. 1 airline has flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Sydney?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Chicago to Sydney in about 21h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 45m. Chicago and Sydney are separated by a distance of 14851 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Sydney round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Sydney round-trip from $2,027.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 to Sydney?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sydney (average of $190). Flying from Chicago to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,165). 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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Top airline flying from Chicago to Sydney

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