Cheap flights from Australia to Chicago from $621

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Air Canada Logo
10:25 - 08:00
SYD
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ORD
37h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:42 - 07:20
ORD
-
SYD
31h 38m
2 stops
$1,157Air Canada
Thu, 19 Mar - Tue, 21 Apr
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10:25 - 08:00
SYD
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ORD
37h 35m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:42 - 07:20
ORD
-
SYD
31h 38m
2 stops
$1,168Air Canada
Thu, 19 Mar - Tue, 21 Apr
Air Canada Logo
10:25 - 14:41
SYD
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ORD
20h 16m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
15:40 - 07:20
ORD
-
SYD
24h 40m
1 stop
$1,184Air Canada
Thu, 19 Mar - Tue, 21 Apr
American Airlines Logo
19:40 - 15:48
BNE
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ORD
35h 08m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:25 - 05:00
ORD
-
BNE
28h 35m
1 stop
$1,303American Airlines
Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
American Airlines Logo
09:40 - 09:31
BNE
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ORD
39h 51m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
20:21 - 05:00
ORD
-
BNE
40h 39m
1 stop
$1,305American Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
12:05 - 05:27
ADL
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ORD
31h 52m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
16:00 - 10:55
ORD
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ADL
28h 25m
2 stops
$1,633Air New Zealand
Fri, 24 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 23:49
ADL
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ORD
32h 19m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 12:35
ORD
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ADL
29h 35m
2 stops
$1,744Qantas Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 23:55
CNS
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ORD
45h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:49 - 10:50
ORD
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CNS
51h 01m
2 stops
$1,884Qantas Airways
Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Japan Airlines Logo
10:30 - 13:45
PER
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ORD
41h 15m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
18:40 - 22:55
ORD
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PER
39h 15m
2 stops
$1,886Japan Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
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10:30 - 13:45
PER
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ORD
41h 15m
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Japan Airlines Logo
18:40 - 22:55
ORD
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PER
39h 15m
2 stops
$1,887Japan Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

American Airlines flights from Australia to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on Australia to Chicago flight tickets
American Airlines
17 Mar
BNE19:40Brisbane
35h 08m
2 stops
ORD15:48Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 Apr
ORD09:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 35m
1 stop
BNE05:00Brisbane
$1,303
American Airlines
18 Feb
BNE09:40Brisbane
39h 51m
2 stops
ORD09:31Chicago O'Hare Intl
21 Feb
ORD20:21Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 39m
1 stop
BNE05:00Brisbane
$1,305
American Airlines
17 Mar
BNE19:40Brisbane
35h 08m
2 stops
ORD15:48Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 Apr
ORD13:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 20m
1 stop
BNE05:00Brisbane
$1,315

Air Canada flights from Australia to Chicago

Our best Air Canada deals on Australia to Chicago flight tickets
Air Canada
19 Mar
SYD10:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
37h 35m
2 stops
ORD08:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
21 Apr
ORD08:42Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 38m
2 stops
SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,157
Air Canada
19 Mar
SYD10:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
37h 35m
3 stops
ORD08:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
21 Apr
ORD08:42Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 38m
2 stops
SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,168
Air Canada
19 Mar
SYD10:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 16m
1 stop
ORD14:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
21 Apr
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 40m
1 stop
SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,180

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SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

10:25-08:00

2 stops37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

08:42-07:20

2 stops31h 38m

$1,157

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

10:25-08:00

3 stops37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

08:42-07:20

2 stops31h 38m

$1,168

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

10:25-14:41

1 stop20h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

15:40-07:20

1 stop24h 40m

$1,184

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 17/3

19:40-15:48

2 stops35h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

09:25-05:00

1 stop28h 35m

$1,303

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 18/2

09:40-09:31

2 stops39h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

20:21-05:00

1 stop40h 39m

$1,305

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Fri 24/4

12:05-05:27

2 stops31h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/4

16:00-10:55

2 stops28h 25m

$1,633

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Thu 23/4

06:00-23:49

2 stops32h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/4

16:30-12:35

2 stops29h 35m

$1,744

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Fri 20/3

17:35-23:55

2 stops45h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

16:49-10:50

2 stops51h 01m

$1,884

PerthChicago

PER - ORD

PERORD

Perth

Thu 5/3

10:30-13:45

2 stops41h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

18:40-22:55

2 stops39h 15m

$1,886

PerthChicago

PER - ORD

PERORD

Perth

Thu 5/3

10:30-13:45

2 stops41h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

18:40-22:55

2 stops39h 15m

$1,887

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

If you don’t want to visit Chicago in March, then you should wait until May to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,084.

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 $1,377 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 $1,137 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Australia to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Chicago flight.

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Fastest flight time

19h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Australia to Chicago takes 19h 05m
There are no direct flights from Australia to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Australia to Chicago.
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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
Free cancellation
Price
Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $910Free cancellationRating
7.5
987 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,087Free cancellationRating
7.1
10,697 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,102Free cancellationRating
8.0
580 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,109Free cancellationRating
7.2
11,244 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,396Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,159 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,419Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,242 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,508Free cancellationRating
8.4
1,087 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,856Free cancellationRating
8.3
1,700 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $2,342Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,728 reviews
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