What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Etihad Airways, Air Canada, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Chicago to Sydney?

Flights connecting via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 19h 00m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Chicago to Sydney?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) offer the lowest average return price of $1,023.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Chicago and Sydney?

Los Angeles (LAX) was the most common stop: 71% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Chicago to Sydney?

Los Angeles (LAX) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 00m.

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?

As of August 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from 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.

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15:00 - 10:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

09:55 - 18:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 01m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,732Air New Zealand

Wed, 21 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

13:00 - 08:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

09:55 - 18:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 01m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,732Air New Zealand

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

15:00 - 08:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

11:50 - 18:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 06m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,732Air New Zealand

Wed, 21 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

11:00 - 08:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

09:55 - 20:22SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 27m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,732Air New Zealand

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb

14:10 - 10:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

09:55 - 18:54SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 59m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,732Air New Zealand

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16:45 - 10:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

09:55 - 21:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 40m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,732Air New Zealand

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

14:00 - 08:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

11:50 - 18:54SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 04m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,732Air New Zealand

Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

15:48 - 10:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 52m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

09:55 - 21:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 40m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,732Air New Zealand

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

18:45 - 09:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 15m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

14:05 - 19:36SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,212Qantas Airways

Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

18:45 - 09:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 15m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

11:15 - 16:51SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 36m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,212Qantas Airways

Tue, 1 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec

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15:40 - 07:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 40m1 stop Vancouver Intl

09:20 - 14:36SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 16m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,924Air Canada

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11:05 - 07:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 15m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

09:20 - 14:36SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 16m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,929Air Canada

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11:05 - 07:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 15m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

09:20 - 14:36SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 16m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,929Air Canada

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08:44 - 07:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 36m2 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl

09:20 - 14:36SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 16m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,939Air Canada

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11:05 - 07:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 15m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

09:20 - 19:52SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 32m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,940Air Canada

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11:05 - 07:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 15m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

09:20 - 14:36SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 16m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,982Air Canada

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08:40 - 07:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

09:20 - 14:36SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 16m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,982Air Canada

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08:44 - 07:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 36m2 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl

09:20 - 14:36SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 16m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,991Air Canada

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17:16 - 07:05ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 49m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

20:15 - 07:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 55m2 stops Honolulu Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,833Qantas Airways

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17:16 - 07:05ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 49m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

09:10 - 16:48SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 38m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$3,236Qantas Airways

Thu, 13 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug

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Air New Zealand flights from Chicago to Sydney

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Air New Zealand

1 Feb

ORD11:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 35m

2 stops

SYD08:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

10 Feb

SYD09:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 27m

2 stops

ORD20:22Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,732

Air New Zealand

4 Nov

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 35m

2 stops

SYD10:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

18 Nov

SYD09:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 42m

2 stops

ORD20:37Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,733

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24 Oct

ORD21:38Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 57m

2 stops

SYD08:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

9 Nov

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 06m

2 stops

ORD18:56Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,745

Delta flights from Chicago to Sydney

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Delta

1 Feb

MDW13:00Chicago Midway

26h 30m

2 stops

SYD08:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

10 Feb

SYD10:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 57m

2 stops

MDW18:37Chicago Midway

$2,284

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1 Dec

MDW12:30Chicago Midway

27h 00m

2 stops

SYD08:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

13 Dec

SYD10:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 24m

2 stops

MDW18:04Chicago Midway

$2,287

Delta

9 Sept

MDW14:00Chicago Midway

25h 50m

2 stops

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

15 Sept

SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 29m

2 stops

MDW22:44Chicago Midway

$2,288

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/10

15:00-10:40

2 stops27h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

09:55-18:56

2 stops26h 01m

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

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2 stops26h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

09:55-18:56

2 stops26h 01m

$1,732

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/10

15:00-08:45

2 stops25h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

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11:50-18:56

2 stops24h 06m

$1,732

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/2

11:00-08:35

2 stops28h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/2

09:55-20:22

2 stops27h 27m

$1,732

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/2

14:10-10:35

2 stops27h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/3

09:55-18:54

2 stops25h 59m

$1,732

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

16:45-10:40

2 stops26h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

09:55-21:35

2 stops26h 40m

$1,732

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

14:00-08:35

2 stops25h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

11:50-18:54

2 stops24h 04m

$1,732

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

15:48-10:40

2 stops27h 52m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

09:55-21:35

2 stops26h 40m

$1,732

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/12

18:45-09:00

1 stop21h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/12

14:05-19:36

1 stop22h 31m

$2,212

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/12

18:45-09:00

1 stop21h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/12

11:15-16:51

1 stop22h 36m

$2,212

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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?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,801 to $2,545.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,732.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from Chicago, with most prices found around $1,814. If you aren’t able to travel to Sydney during the month of February, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,818.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago 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 $2,012 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 $1,645 on momondo.

How have Chicago to Sydney flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Chicago to Sydney flights are approximately 129% more expensive 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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Fastest flight time	21h 06m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Chicago to Sydney takes 21h 06m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Sydney. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Sydney.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Sydney

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 06m.
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?
As of August 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from 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.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Sydney

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Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,081	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,081 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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