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$499+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Australia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SYD
May 9 — May 161
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Australia

Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:30 am
ORD
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MEL
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/301:30 pm
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,050
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/23:40 pm
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 6/1610:15 am
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6$1,142
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/43:40 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop24h 40m
Air Canada
Sun 7/269:20 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop20h 21m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6$1,144
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/13:40 pm
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop25h 05m
Air Canada
Sat 11/1410:45 am
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 56m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/4$1,144
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/202:00 pm
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/231:15 pm
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops25h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$1,145
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/13:40 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop24h 55m
Air Canada
Sat 11/1411:20 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop20h 21m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/4$1,146
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/253:40 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop24h 40m
Air Canada
Sun 6/79:20 am
SYD
-
ORD
2 stops39h 58m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/5$1,147
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2411:05 am
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops29h 15m
Air Canada
Sun 5/319:20 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop20h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/4$1,148
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/911:05 am
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops29h 00m
Air Canada
Thu 7/910:15 am
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops24h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6$1,149
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/19:15 am
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 05m
Air Canada
Tue 9/89:20 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop20h 28m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6$1,154
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/137:45 pm
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop20h 20m
Air Canada
Sun 7/2610:00 am
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops36h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6$1,155
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/611:05 am
ORD
-
SYD
3 stops29h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 7/279:20 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop20h 21m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/4$1,156

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for O'Hare Intl to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,050
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$499
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,452
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From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Australia
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/13

6:00 am-7:05 am

2 stops34h 05m

Brisbane

Sun 7/26

10:00 am-2:41 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$1,379

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/3

3:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

6:00 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops35h 41m

$1,412

ChicagoAdelaide

ORD - ADL

ORDADL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

7:21 pm-11:55 am

2 stops26h 04m

Adelaide

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-3:52 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$1,432

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/7

3:40 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 6/16

4:40 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops37h 05m

$1,434

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

8:10 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 5/11

9:35 pm-9:40 am

2 stops51h 05m

$1,437

ChicagoPerth

ORD - PER

ORDPER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

12:30 am-2:05 pm

2 stops48h 35m

Perth

Tue 8/25

10:55 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$1,486

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/28

12:55 pm-11:05 am

3 stops31h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 7/10

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$1,492

ChicagoAdelaide

ORD - ADL

ORDADL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

4:30 pm-11:15 am

2 stops28h 15m

Adelaide

Thu 5/14

6:30 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops41h 14m

$1,507

ChicagoAdelaide

ORD - ADL

ORDADL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

8:57 am-10:20 am

2 stops34h 53m

Adelaide

Wed 5/13

5:10 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops35h 36m

$1,510

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/23

3:40 pm-7:05 am

1 stop24h 25m

Brisbane

Wed 5/27

10:00 am-9:34 am

2 stops38h 34m

$1,539

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Australia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Australia (average of $198). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Australia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $911). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated April 9, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Australia?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Australia in 24h 38m. Fly via Air Canada, Qantas Airways, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Australia are separated by a distance of 9228 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $441. However, be on the lookout for offers from ANA and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Australia for a low price.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Australia that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Australia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Australia (average of $198). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Australia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $911). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$712Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$716Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$837Average$1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$870Average$1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,034Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,177Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,217Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,263Average$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,470Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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