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$529+ 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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHI
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chicago are usually found in February or April, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,023
(Bravofly)

One-way from

$529
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$907
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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 March 26, 2025.

This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/309:10 amSYD - ORD
1 stop21h 46mQantas Airways
Sun 5/187:13 pmORD - SYD
1 stop20h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,023
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/59:20 amSYD - ORD
2 stops44h 45mAir Canada
Mon 5/123:35 pmORD - SYD
1 stop24h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$1,053
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/305:45 pmSYD - ORD
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/189:55 amORD - SYD
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,061
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/59:10 amSYD - ORD
2 stops21h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/125:17 pmORD - SYD
2 stops22h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,084
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 4/2210:20 amSYD - ORD
1 stop25h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/293:50 pmORD - SYD
2 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,085
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 4/229:25 amSYD - MDW
2 stops22h 54mDelta
Tue 4/2912:48 pmMDW - SYD
2 stops26h 47mDelta
Deal found 3/25$1,096
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 4/219:25 amSYD - ORD
2 stops30h 28mDelta
Wed 7/3011:19 amORD - SYD
2 stops28h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/25$1,097
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/18:40 amSYD - ORD
1 stop45h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 4/34:00 pmORD - SYD
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/25$1,434
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/19:45 pmSYD - ORD
2 stops47h 19mANA
Thu 4/35:45 pmORD - SYD
1 stop34h 30mANA
Deal found 3/25$1,461
This Globehunters deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Globehunters is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/218:55 amSYD - ORD
2 stops49h 32mJapan Airlines
Tue 7/291:30 amORD - SYD
1 stop37h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,692
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/178:10 amSYD - ORD
2 stops38h 02mChina Southern
Thu 1/2212:25 pmORD - SYD
3 stops62h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 3/25$2,087
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 5/510:25 amSYD - MDW
1 stop25h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/122:45 pmMDW - SYD
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$2,103

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 March 26, 2025.
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

Wed 4/30

9:10 am-3:56 pm

1 stop21h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

7:13 pm-7:05 am

1 stop20h 52m

$1,023

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

9:20 am-3:05 pm

2 stops44h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

3:35 pm-7:20 am

1 stop24h 45m

$1,053

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/30

5:45 pm-6:05 am

2 stops27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

9:55 am-7:05 am

1 stop30h 10m

$1,061

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

9:10 am-3:47 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

5:17 pm-7:05 am

2 stops22h 48m

$1,084

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/22

10:20 am-9:17 pm

1 stop25h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

3:50 pm-6:55 am

2 stops24h 05m

$1,085

SydneyChicago

SYD - MDW

SYDMDW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/22

9:25 am-5:19 pm

2 stops22h 54m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/29

12:48 pm-6:35 am

2 stops26h 47m

$1,096

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/21

9:25 am-12:53 am

2 stops30h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

11:19 am-6:35 am

2 stops28h 16m

$1,097

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/21

8:55 am-7:27 pm

2 stops49h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

1:30 am-6:20 am

1 stop37h 50m

$1,692

SydneyChicago

SYD - MDW

SYDMDW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

10:25 am-8:33 pm

1 stop25h 08m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/12

2:45 pm-6:55 am

1 stop25h 10m

$2,103

SydneyChicago

SYD - ORD

SYDORD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/28

12:50 pm-5:13 am

3 stops55h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

5:51 pm-3:10 pm

3 stops30h 19m

$2,106

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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.
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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 March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Chicago is 87 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Sydney to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 SYD to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 March 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 March 26, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,266 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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 2 airlines have flights from the Sydney airport to Chicago. It is only a 4.6 mi journey to Kingsford Smith (SYD) from Sydney’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,023), Air Canada ($1,053), and American Airlines ($1,084) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chicago. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Chicago for 4% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 Air Canada ($529), United Airlines ($813), and Cathay Pacific ($828).

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Sydney to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 March 26, 2025.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$631Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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