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$608+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Sydney (SYD)

CHI — SYD
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Sydney

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Sydney

Sun 11/86:29 am -
2 stops34h 21m
Wed 11/1811:30 am -
2 stops34h 32m
Deal found 11/5$1,307
Fri 12/49:05 pm -
1 stop40h 20m
Fri 12/117:15 pm -
2 stops38h 00m
Deal found 11/4$1,339
Tue 12/12:22 pm -
2 stops25h 13m
Tue 1/2611:50 am -
2 stops25h 45m
Deal found 11/8$1,344
Sun 11/85:30 am -
2 stops34h 05m
Wed 11/182:05 pm -
2 stops23h 32m
Deal found 11/6$1,346
Wed 12/27:00 am -
2 stops34h 35m
Mon 1/252:05 pm -
2 stops23h 33m
Deal found 11/8$1,351
Sat 12/127:50 pm -
2 stops48h 00m
Wed 1/2711:50 am -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 11/8$1,356
Tue 12/12:22 pm -
2 stops27h 13m
Sat 12/57:25 pm -
2 stops42h 12m
Deal found 11/5$1,364
Mon 11/165:30 am -
2 stops34h 05m
Wed 11/257:25 pm -
2 stops42h 12m
Deal found 11/6$1,365
Sat 11/147:55 pm -
2 stops56h 55m
Fri 11/2011:50 am -
2 stops24h 06m
Deal found 11/4$1,369
Wed 12/21:57 pm -
2 stops27h 38m
Sat 1/307:25 pm -
2 stops43h 34m
Deal found 11/8$1,370
Sat 12/56:21 am -
3 stops56h 14m
Sat 12/1211:10 am -
2 stops40h 14m
Deal found 11/8$1,377

Find flight deals from Chicago to Sydney

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,307
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$608
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,483
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Sydney Kingsford Smith flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Sydney Kingsford Smith flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Sydney Kingsford Smith
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/17

6:29 am-9:50 am

2 stops35h 21m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$617

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/24

7:35 am-9:50 am

2 stops34h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$617

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/25

8:50 pm-9:50 am

2 stops44h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$653

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/2

8:00 am-6:25 am

2 stops29h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$655

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

Thu 2/25

6:00 am-6:25 am

3 stops31h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$719

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/22

5:40 am-4:15 pm

2 stops41h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$729
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

9:30 am-6:25 am

3 stops27h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$828

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/13

11:45 am-7:25 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$853

ChicagoSydney

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/18

7:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/28

5:45 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,460

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Sydney

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Sydney in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Chicago-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Sydney flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Sydney 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 Chicago-Sydney 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 Chicago to Sydney

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sydney (average of $1,268). Flying from Chicago to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,062). 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,366 and $1,631 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,307 on Multiple Airlines (Mar 1-Mar 18).

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

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Sydney on Cheapflights.

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

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $845.

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

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 21h 11m.

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

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 50m.

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Sydney is 84 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Sydney 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

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Chicago?

    Located just 4.6 mi from the city center, Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sydney from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Kingsford Smith (SYD) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 9 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Sydney?

    Qatar Airways and Alaska Airlines can get you from Chicago to Sydney in just under 30h 07m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23m. Chicago and Sydney are separated by a distance of 9228 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Sydney round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Sydney is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $237 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, starting at $716 and $935 round-trip. These flights start at 83% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $694 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include ANA from $733 and United Airlines from $850 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Sydney?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Los Angeles?

    The majority of Los Angeles visitors spend their time at Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Little Tokyo. Travelers on a layover in Los Angeles can visit Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Little Tokyo, by traveling 12.4 mi, 11.7 mi, and 12.2 mi, respectively after landing at Los Angeles. Travelers in need of a car in Los Angeles can rent one for about $39 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Sydney flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sydney (average of $1,268). Flying from Chicago to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,062). 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 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Sydney

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$237Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$716Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$935Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,121Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,166Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,209Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,260Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,279Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,382Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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