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Cheap flights from Australia to Chicago from $974

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Australia to Chicago departing on 30/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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06:05 - 06:17
SYD
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ORD
39h 12m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:20 - 11:50
ORD
-
SYD
35h 30m
3 stops
$1,292Multiple Airlines
Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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13:15 - 06:17
SYD
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ORD
32h 02m
2 stops
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09:20 - 11:50
ORD
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SYD
35h 30m
3 stops
$1,306Multiple Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 16:51
MEL
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ORD
22h 06m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:16 - 06:45
ORD
-
MEL
22h 29m
1 stop
$1,309Qantas Airways
Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 15:54
MEL
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ORD
21h 09m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
15:54 - 05:00
ORD
-
MEL
22h 06m
1 stop
$1,315Qantas Airways
Sat, 15 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 18:12
MEL
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ORD
23h 27m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
15:54 - 05:00
ORD
-
MEL
22h 06m
1 stop
$1,316Qantas Airways
Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
09:40 - 07:55
BNE
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ORD
37h 15m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
15:35 - 11:05
ORD
-
BNE
28h 30m
2 stops
$1,761Air New Zealand
Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
12:20 - 07:55
BNE
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ORD
34h 35m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
15:00 - 11:05
ORD
-
BNE
29h 05m
2 stops
$1,866Air New Zealand
Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 19:52
OOL
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ORD
28h 52m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
14:15 - 10:40
ORD
-
OOL
29h 25m
3 stops
$2,849Air Canada
Wed, 5 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
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07:05 - 21:30
OOL
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ORD
29h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
16:20 - 12:25
ORD
-
OOL
29h 05m
2 stops
$2,879United Airlines
Sun, 16 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Air Canada Logo
06:05 - 14:36
TSV
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ORD
23h 31m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
15:40 - 11:00
ORD
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TSV
28h 20m
2 stops
$3,160Air Canada
Wed, 5 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug

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United Airlines flights from Australia to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Australia to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
17 July
MEL09:30Melbourne
20h 05m
1 stop
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
7 Aug
ORD15:57Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 33m
2 stops
MEL07:30Melbourne
$1,346
United Airlines
18 Aug
MEL10:55Melbourne
22h 40m
1 stop
ORD18:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 Sept
ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 40m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,355
United Airlines
24 July
MEL09:30Melbourne
28h 46m
1 stop
ORD23:16Chicago O'Hare Intl
2 Aug
ORD21:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
43h 00m
1 stop
MEL07:30Melbourne
$1,384

Air Canada flights from Australia to Chicago

Our best Air Canada deals on Australia to Chicago flight tickets
Air Canada
13 July
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
37h 30m
2 stops
ORD07:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
10 Aug
ORD11:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 15m
3 stops
SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,643
Air Canada
25 Aug
ADL20:00Adelaide
33h 06m
2 stops
ORD14:36Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 Oct
ORD08:49Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 36m
2 stops
ADL15:55Adelaide
$2,650
Air Canada
13 July
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
37h 30m
3 stops
ORD07:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
10 Aug
ORD08:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 40m
3 stops
SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,654

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SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

06:05-06:17

2 stops39h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/8

09:20-11:50

3 stops35h 30m

$1,292

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

13:15-06:17

2 stops32h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/8

09:20-11:50

3 stops35h 30m

$1,306

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

09:45-16:51

1 stop22h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

17:16-06:45

1 stop22h 29m

$1,309
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

09:45-15:54

1 stop21h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/8

15:54-05:00

1 stop22h 06m

$1,315

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

09:45-18:12

1 stop23h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

15:54-05:00

1 stop22h 06m

$1,316

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 20/8

09:40-07:55

2 stops37h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/8

15:35-11:05

2 stops28h 30m

$1,761

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 20/8

12:20-07:55

2 stops34h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/8

15:00-11:05

2 stops29h 05m

$1,866

CoolangattaChicago

OOL - ORD

OOLORD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 5/8

06:00-19:52

3 stops28h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/8

14:15-10:40

3 stops29h 25m

$2,848

CoolangattaChicago

OOL - ORD

OOLORD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 16/8

07:05-21:30

2 stops29h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 23/8

16:20-12:25

2 stops29h 05m

$2,879

TownsvilleChicago

TSV - ORD

TSVORD

Townsville

Wed 5/8

06:05-14:36

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/8

15:40-11:00

2 stops28h 20m

$3,160

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Australia to Chicago

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

If you don’t want to visit Chicago in September, then you should wait until October to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $187.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $1,944 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Australia for as low as $1,479 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Australia to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Chicago flight.

Cheap Australia to Chicago flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

20h 22m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Australia to Chicago takes 20h 22m
There are no direct flights from Australia to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Australia to Chicago.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Australia to Chicago

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Australia to Chicago are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Chicago?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Chicago

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Rating
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Price
American AirlinesPriceFrom $601Free cancellationRating
7.1
11,783 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,044Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,057 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,091Free cancellationRating
7.1
11,305 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,106Free cancellationRating
8.0
649 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,264Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,938 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,405Free cancellationRating
8.3
1,863 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,539Free cancellationRating
8.3
1,263 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,713Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,403 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $2,187Free cancellationRating
7.6
463 reviews
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