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Cheap flights from Chicago to Sydney from $843

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Air Canada Logo
14:00 - 09:35ORD-SYD
26h 35m2 stops
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11:20 - 18:30SYD-ORD
24h 10m2 stops
$1,299Air Canada
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Tue, 24 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
Air Canada Logo
13:10 - 09:35ORD-SYD
27h 25m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 14:41SYD-ORD
20h 21m1 stop
$1,305Air Canada
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Fri, 28 Nov - Sat, 13 Dec
Air Canada Logo
15:40 - 09:35ORD-SYD
24h 55m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 19:53SYD-ORD
25h 33m1 stop
$1,313Air Canada
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Fri, 27 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
18:40 - 09:00ORD-SYD
21h 20m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
07:05 - 14:57SYD-ORD
24h 52m2 stops
$1,523Qantas Airways
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Thu, 29 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
18:40 - 09:00ORD-SYD
21h 20m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
07:05 - 14:57SYD-ORD
24h 52m2 stops
$1,525Qantas Airways
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Tue, 27 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
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12:59 - 09:00ORD-SYD
27h 01m2 stops
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17:45 - 00:13SYD-ORD
23h 28m1 stop
$1,596Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 8 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:11 - 09:00ORD-SYD
33h 49m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:45 - 15:12SYD-ORD
38h 27m2 stops
$1,634Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 8 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
Fiji Airways Logo
17:37 - 22:05ORD-SYD
35h 28m2 stops
Fiji Airways Logo
14:00 - 21:35SYD-ORD
24h 35m2 stops
$1,857Fiji Airways
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Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb
Fiji Airways Logo
18:45 - 11:45ORD-SYD
26h 00m2 stops
Fiji Airways Logo
13:15 - 21:16SYD-ORD
23h 01m2 stops
$1,870Fiji Airways
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Sat, 4 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
ANA Logo
07:00 - 20:15ORD-SYD
45h 15m2 stops
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20:55 - 05:01SYD-ORD
47h 06m2 stops
$1,942ANA
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Mon, 30 Mar - Sat, 18 Apr

Air Canada flights from Chicago to Sydney

Our best Air Canada deals on Chicago to Sydney flight tickets
Air Canada
24 Feb
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 35m
2 stops
SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
8 Mar
SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 10m
2 stops
ORD18:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,299
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Air Canada
28 Nov
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 25m
1 stop
SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
13 Dec
SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 21m
1 stop
ORD14:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,305
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Air Canada
27 Feb
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
5 Mar
SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 33m
1 stop
ORD19:53Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,313
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Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to Sydney

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Chicago to Sydney flight tickets
Qantas Airways
29 Jan
ORD18:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
6 Feb
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 52m
2 stops
ORD14:57Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,523
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Qantas Airways
27 Jan
ORD18:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
5 Feb
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 52m
2 stops
ORD14:57Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,525
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Qantas Airways
11 Feb
ORD18:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
26 Feb
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 36m
2 stops
ORD17:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,616
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ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

14:00-09:35

2 stops26h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

11:20-18:30

2 stops24h 10m

$1,299

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

13:10-09:35

1 stop27h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/12

11:20-14:41

1 stop20h 21m

$1,305

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/2

15:40-09:35

1 stop24h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

11:20-19:53

1 stop25h 33m

$1,313

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/1

18:40-09:00

1 stop21h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

07:05-14:57

2 stops24h 52m

$1,523

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/1

18:40-09:00

1 stop21h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

07:05-14:57

2 stops24h 52m

$1,525

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/12

12:59-09:00

2 stops27h 01m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/12

17:45-00:13

1 stop23h 28m

$1,596

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/12

06:11-09:00

2 stops33h 49m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/12

17:45-15:12

2 stops38h 27m

$1,634

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/1

17:37-22:05

2 stops35h 28m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

14:00-21:35

2 stops24h 35m

$1,857

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

18:45-11:45

2 stops26h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

13:15-21:16

2 stops23h 01m

$1,870

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/3

07:00-20:15

2 stops45h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

20:55-05:01

2 stops47h 06m

$1,942

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Sydney

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Sydney?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from Chicago, with most prices found around $1,310. If you aren’t able to travel to Sydney during the month of August, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,330.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sydney?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Sydney. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,816. The most expensive day to fly to Sydney is Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,495.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Sydney?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Sydney is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Chicago to Sydney in the afternoon for as low as $2,125. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $3,248 on average. Flights to Sydney from Chicago at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sydney from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sydney for around $1,617 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sydney from Chicago for as low as $1,305 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Sydney flights?

You could potentially save up to 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Sydney flight.

How have Chicago to Sydney flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Chicago to Sydney flights are approximately 52% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Sydney

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Sydney according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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  • How far is Chicago to Sydney Kingsford Smith by plane?

    Chicago and Sydney Kingsford Smith are 14866.2 km apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 21h 20m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    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 Chicago to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Sydney?

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Sydney

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,318Free cancellationRating
7.2
11,045 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,345Free cancellationRating
7.5
930 reviews
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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Sydney from Chicago.

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