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$440+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHI
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/165:50 pm
SYD
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ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/189:20 pm
ORD
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SYD
1 stop43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$997
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/251:15 pm
SYD
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ORD
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/96:00 am
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,006
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/165:50 pm
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/176:00 am
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,041
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2311:20 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop29h 27m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/108:21 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop20h 39m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,059
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 3/1911:20 am
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop22h 26m
American Airlines
Tue 4/218:57 am
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop31h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,068
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 2/232:05 pm
SYD
-
ORD
1 stop20h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 3/105:25 pm
ORD
-
SYD
2 stops23h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,075
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 10/610:10 am
SYD
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ORD
1 stop21h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 10/127:03 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop21h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,079
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/241:15 pm
SYD
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ORD
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/106:00 am
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,082
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 3/1110:20 am
SYD
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ORD
2 stops22h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 3/303:40 pm
ORD
-
SYD
1 stop24h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/1$1,087
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/199:40 am
SYD
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MDW
2 stops24h 14m
Delta
Tue 4/2112:53 pm
MDW
-
SYD
2 stops26h 57m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$1,199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/211:05 pm
SYD
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MDW
1 stop23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/289:16 pm
MDW
-
SYD
1 stop41h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/249:15 am
SYD
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MDW
2 stops24h 21m
Delta
Sun 5/101:59 pm
MDW
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SYD
2 stops25h 51m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$1,492

Find flight deals from Sydney to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$997
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$440
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,012
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Chicago that are best for you.

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SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/19

11:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

4:40 pm-7:05 am

2 stops23h 25m

$1,071

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/22

9:30 am-8:35 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/19

2:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 20m

$1,097

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/25

2:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

9:29 am-6:55 am

1 stop28h 26m

$1,106

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/22

11:20 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

4:44 pm-9:00 am

1 stop24h 16m

$1,123

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/25

5:45 pm-11:36 pm

2 stops22h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

4:49 pm-6:55 am

1 stop21h 06m

$1,137

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/21

12:10 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop20h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/28

9:15 pm-7:55 am

1 stop42h 40m

$1,138

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/28

9:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/19

2:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 20m

$1,138

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/26

9:30 am-9:46 pm

1 stop27h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/25

9:33 pm-6:55 am

1 stop42h 22m

$1,138

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/20

10:20 am-2:51 pm

1 stop19h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/18

9:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop42h 40m

$1,138

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/21

9:30 am-8:35 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/19

2:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 20m

$1,150

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Chicago in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Chicago is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chicago (average of $620). Flying from Sydney to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,034). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Sydney to Chicago?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Sydney to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from Sydney to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sydney to Chicago?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Sydney to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,323.

What’s the fastest layover option from Sydney to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 09m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sydney to Chicago?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 11m.

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 February 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Chicago, such as Qantas Airways, United Airlines, and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Chicago?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Sydney to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Kingsford Smith; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Sydney airport to Chicago. It is only a 4.6 mi journey to Kingsford Smith (SYD) from Sydney’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Chicago?

    For as low as $1,071, American Airlines can have you in Chicago from Sydney in 24h 20m. The distance from Sydney to Chicago is about 9228 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($646), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chicago. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Chicago for 34% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Chicago are Qantas Airways ($399), American Airlines ($469), and Air Canada ($530).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chicago (average of $620). Flying from Sydney to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,034). 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 airline flying from Sydney to Chicago

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sydney 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$646Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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