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$609+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Australia

CHI — SYD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Australia

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Australia

Sat 11/143:30 pm -
2 stops29h 45m
Sun 12/67:10 pm -
2 stops36h 27m
Deal found 10/25$1,113
Sat 11/289:35 am -
2 stops31h 10m
Sun 12/610:45 am -
2 stops22h 15m
Deal found 10/26$1,128
Fri 11/63:30 pm -
2 stops34h 35m
Sun 11/158:10 am -
2 stops28h 49m
Deal found 10/25$1,137
Mon 11/23:30 pm -
2 stops36h 55m
Wed 11/116:05 am -
2 stops25h 32m
Deal found 10/25$1,152
Mon 11/27:04 pm -
1 stop40h 56m
Wed 11/1110:45 pm -
1 stop36h 14m
Deal found 10/25$1,195
Wed 12/307:59 am -
1 stop31h 01m
Wed 1/1310:10 am -
1 stop30h 17m
Deal found 10/25$1,200
Mon 11/27:00 am -
2 stops32h 00m
Wed 11/1110:10 am -
1 stop20h 27m
Deal found 10/25$1,205
Mon 11/28:49 am -
2 stops36h 11m
Wed 11/118:00 am -
3 stops28h 58m
Deal found 10/25$1,217
Fri 12/47:00 am -
3 stops36h 25m
Fri 12/111:55 pm -
3 stops32h 06m
Deal found 10/26$1,239
Sat 11/145:57 pm -
1 stop42h 03m
Sun 12/612:00 pm -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 10/25$1,241
Wed 12/307:59 am -
1 stop31h 01m
Sun 1/1010:10 am -
1 stop20h 51m
Deal found 10/25$1,250
Thu 12/3112:29 pm -
2 stops26h 31m
Wed 1/1310:10 am -
1 stop30h 17m
Deal found 10/25$1,255

Find flight deals from Chicago to Australia

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,128
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$609
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,605
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From Chicago (CHI) to Australia
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/8

5:00 am-7:30 am

2 stops33h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$614

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/1

6:00 am-6:25 am

2 stops31h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$651

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/5

5:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops35h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$656

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/10

6:29 am-9:50 am

2 stops34h 21m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$682

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

6:45 pm-9:50 am

2 stops46h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$696

ChicagoCairns

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CNS Cairns

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/28

2:10 pm-8:30 am

3 stops50h 20m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$696

ChicagoAdelaide

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ADL Adelaide

ORDADL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/19

8:14 pm-10:10 pm

3 stops57h 26m

Adelaide

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$757

ChicagoPerth

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PER Perth

ORDPER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/21

10:00 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops55h 55m

Perth

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$765

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/26

2:10 pm-5:40 am

2 stops46h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$771

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/10

7:00 am-6:25 am

3 stops30h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$796

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Australia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Australia (average of $1,218). Flying from Chicago to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,804). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Australia?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Australia, you should look to book at least 43 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Australia?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Australia in 26h 50m. Fly via United Airlines, Air Canada, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Chicago to Australia is about 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 to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Australia are Qantas Airways ($441), ANA ($733), and United Airlines ($844).

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Australia?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Australia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Australia (average of $1,218). Flying from Chicago to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,804). 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 Chicago to Australia

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$237Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$712Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$716Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$837Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$870Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$1,209Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,217Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,218Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,560Average$1,890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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