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Cheap flights from Australia to Chicago from $859

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09:45 - 17:47
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ORD
23h 02m
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Qantas Airways Logo
17:15 - 06:45
ORD
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MEL
22h 30m
1 stop
$1,309Qantas Airways
Tue, 11 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
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13:35 - 19:28
MEL
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ORD
20h 53m
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14:59 - 05:00
ORD
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MEL
23h 01m
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$1,320Qantas Airways
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
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09:45 - 21:59
MEL
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ORD
27h 14m
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12:04 - 06:45
ORD
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MEL
27h 41m
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$1,345Qantas Airways
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
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09:30 - 20:16
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ORD
25h 46m
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16:45 - 08:15
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MEL
24h 30m
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$1,346United Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
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09:30 - 17:04
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ORD
22h 34m
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13:30 - 08:15
ORD
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MEL
27h 45m
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$1,348United Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun
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09:10 - 19:52
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ORD
25h 42m
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19:01 - 07:05
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21h 04m
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$1,425American Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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ORD
34h 46m
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08:35 - 06:10
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28h 35m
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$1,480American Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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18:50 - 07:40
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$2,683Qatar Airways
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18:55 - 05:40
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$2,781Air Canada
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$2,783Air Canada
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American Airlines flights from Australia to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on Australia to Chicago flight tickets
American Airlines
19 May
MEL09:45Melbourne
22h 56m
1 stop
ORD17:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
2 June
ORD17:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 35m
1 stop
MEL06:45Melbourne
$1,334
American Airlines
19 May
MEL09:45Melbourne
25h 24m
2 stops
ORD20:09Chicago O'Hare Intl
2 June
ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 55m
2 stops
MEL06:45Melbourne
$1,335
American Airlines
11 Aug
MEL14:20Melbourne
24h 39m
2 stops
ORD23:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
20 Aug
ORD15:21Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 24m
1 stop
MEL06:45Melbourne
$1,374

Qantas Airways flights from Australia to Chicago

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Australia to Chicago flight tickets
Qantas Airways
11 Aug
MEL09:45Melbourne
23h 02m
1 stop
ORD17:47Chicago O'Hare Intl
21 Aug
ORD17:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
MEL06:45Melbourne
$1,309
Qantas Airways
6 June
MEL13:35Melbourne
20h 53m
1 stop
ORD19:28Chicago O'Hare Intl
13 June
ORD14:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 01m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$1,320
Qantas Airways
6 June
MEL09:45Melbourne
27h 14m
1 stop
ORD21:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
13 June
ORD12:04Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 41m
1 stop
MEL06:45Melbourne
$1,345

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MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

09:45-17:47

1 stop23h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

17:15-06:45

1 stop22h 30m

$1,309
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

13:35-19:28

1 stop20h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/6

14:59-05:00

1 stop23h 01m

$1,320

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

09:45-21:59

1 stop27h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/6

12:04-06:45

1 stop27h 41m

$1,345

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

09:30-20:16

2 stops25h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/6

16:45-08:15

2 stops24h 30m

$1,346

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

09:30-17:04

1 stop22h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/6

13:30-08:15

2 stops27h 45m

$1,348

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

09:10-19:52

2 stops25h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

19:01-07:05

1 stop21h 04m

$1,425

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

11:15-06:01

1 stop34h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/11

08:35-06:10

1 stop28h 35m

$1,480

CoolangattaChicago

OOL - ORD

OOLORD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 6/11

15:25-14:30

2 stops39h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/11

18:50-07:40

2 stops44h 50m

$2,683

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Mon 8/6

18:55-05:40

2 stops49h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/6

15:40-13:55

2 stops31h 45m

$2,781

CoolangattaChicago

OOL - ORD

OOLORD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 6/11

06:00-14:41

2 stops24h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/11

15:40-12:40

2 stops29h 00m

$2,783

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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 $179.

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 $1,823 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 $1,362 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Australia to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 42% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Chicago flight.

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Fastest flight time

21h 49m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Australia to Chicago takes 21h 49m
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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $576Free cancellationRating
7.1
11,663 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $931Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,037 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,045Free cancellationRating
7.1
11,042 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,059Free cancellationRating
8.0
642 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,211Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,718 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,319Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,329 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,449Free cancellationRating
8.3
1,210 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,784Free cancellationRating
8.3
1,825 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $2,095Free cancellationRating
7.6
454 reviews
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