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$388+ Cheap flights from Australia to Chicago (CHI)

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated julho 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$800
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$388
(flugladen.de)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,047
From Australia to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julho 31, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 10/710:20 amBNE - ORD
2 stops21h 31mAir Canada
ter 10/287:10 amORD - BNE
2 stops33h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$800
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 10/75:00 amBNE - ORD
3 stops29h 29mMultiple Airlines
ter 10/282:40 pmORD - BNE
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$869
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 8/146:00 amMEL - ORD
2 stops23h 54mMultiple Airlines
dom 8/177:35 pmORD - MEL
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$925
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 8/126:10 amADL - ORD
2 stops23h 14mMultiple Airlines
ter 9/167:41 pmORD - ADL
2 stops32h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$937
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 8/126:50 pmADL - ORD
2 stops34h 34mAir Canada
ter 9/163:40 pmORD - ADL
2 stops39h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$948
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 10/226:05 amMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 55mAir Canada
sáb 11/291:10 pmORD - MEL
2 stops28h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$977
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 11/254:45 pmPER - ORD
2 stops37h 59mAir Canada
ter 12/93:40 pmORD - PER
2 stops29h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 7/31$1,023
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 7/319:45 amMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 39mAmerican Airlines
qua 8/133:12 pmORD - MEL
1 stop24h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,034
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 9/19:35 pmPER - ORD
1 stop30h 20mANA
ter 9/167:19 amORD - PER
2 stops47h 41mANA
Deal found 7/30$1,035
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 8/2810:55 amMEL - ORD
1 stop39h 51mUnited Airlines
dom 9/284:25 pmORD - MEL
1 stop24h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,039
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 8/49:10 amSYD - ORD
1 stop20h 07mQantas Airways
seg 8/257:03 pmORD - SYD
1 stop21h 27mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,047
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 9/279:20 amSYD - ORD
1 stop25h 44mAir Canada
ter 10/148:51 amORD - SYD
1 stop31h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$1,054

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated julho 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Chicago that are best for you.

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Australia

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

ter 10/7

10:20 am-4:51 pm

2 stops21h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 10/28

7:10 am-7:45 am

2 stops33h 35m

$800

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

ter 10/7

5:00 am-7:29 pm

3 stops29h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 10/28

2:40 pm-7:45 am

2 stops26h 05m

$869

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

seg 1/19

7:10 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 2/23

3:40 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$924

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

qui 8/14

6:00 am-2:54 pm

2 stops23h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 8/17

7:35 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$925

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

ter 8/12

6:10 am-2:54 pm

2 stops23h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 9/16

7:41 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops32h 39m

$937

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

ter 8/12

6:50 pm-2:54 pm

2 stops34h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 9/16

3:40 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$948

PerthChicago

PER - ORD

PERORD

Perth

ter 11/25

4:45 pm-4:44 pm

2 stops37h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 12/9

3:40 pm-11:20 am

2 stops29h 40m

$1,023

PerthChicago

PER - ORD

PERORD

Perth

seg 9/1

9:35 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 9/16

7:19 am-8:00 pm

2 stops47h 41m

$1,035

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

seg 10/6

4:05 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop22h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 10/14

3:14 pm-6:45 am

1 stop23h 31m

$1,037

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

qui 8/28

10:55 am-11:46 am

1 stop39h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 9/28

4:25 pm-8:15 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,039

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Australia to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julho 31, 2025.

When flying from Australia to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated julho 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, ANA, and Korean Air from Australia to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $617 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $642 and EVA Air from $646 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Australia to Chicago is Melbourne - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Perth - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Chicago Midway.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Chicago 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 Australia to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Australia to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 4 airlines flying from Australia to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Chicago. 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 julho 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$631Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$985Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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