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$463+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Sydney (SYD)

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SYD
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$866
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$469
(American Airlines)

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March

Average price

$1,612
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/305:10 pmORD - SYD
2 stops22h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/2411:15 amSYD - ORD
2 stops23h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$876
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/228:25 pmORD - SYD
1 stop43h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 1/2211:15 amSYD - ORD
1 stop21h 44mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/18$991
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2611:45 amORD - SYD
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/316:15 amSYD - ORD
2 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,488
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/236:28 pmORD - SYD
2 stops46h 07mAir Canada
Wed 1/2211:20 amSYD - ORD
2 stops46h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 12/16$1,647
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/254:20 pmORD - SYD
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/3112:10 pmSYD - ORD
1 stop26h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,756
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/309:30 amMDW - SYD
2 stops30h 05mDelta
Thu 1/1611:05 amSYD - MDW
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/18$1,769
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/247:00 amORD - SYD
2 stops30h 50mDelta
Sat 1/1111:05 amSYD - ORD
2 stops38h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/17$2,055
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/232:15 pmMDW - SYD
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/225:25 pmSYD - MDW
2 stops23h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,661
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/185:10 pmORD - SYD
2 stops28h 00mFiji Airways
Sat 12/282:30 pmSYD - ORD
2 stops21h 48mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/17$2,750
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/221:55 pmORD - SYD
1 stop26h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/2411:45 amSYD - ORD
2 stops29h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/18$2,763
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/225:03 pmMDW - SYD
2 stops44h 52mKorean Air
Wed 1/229:10 amSYD - MDW
2 stops44h 58mKorean Air
Deal found 12/18$3,386
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1712:44 pmMDW - SYD
2 stops35h 56mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/711:40 amSYD - MDW
3 stops39h 32mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$6,143

Find flights from Chicago to Sydney within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Sydney 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 December 18, 2024.

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ORD - SYD

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

3:19 pm-6:35 am

1 stop22h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/22

11:50 am-2:19 pm

1 stop19h 29m

$866

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/17

5:40 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/31

11:15 am-7:31 pm

1 stop25h 16m

$873

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/17

5:40 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/24

11:50 am-3:26 pm

1 stop20h 36m

$881

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

5:40 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/8

8:35 pm-9:26 am

2 stops29h 51m

$958

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

7:15 am-7:15 pm

2 stops45h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/17

8:55 pm-4:59 am

2 stops47h 04m

$991

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/11

4:55 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/24

1:15 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops22h 08m

$1,193

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/25

3:40 pm-8:35 am

1 stop24h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/16

9:20 am-2:39 pm

1 stop20h 19m

$1,241

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/6

6:55 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/20

9:40 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops36h 18m

$1,324

ChicagoSydney

MDW - SYD

MDWSYD

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/5

10:57 am-8:35 am

2 stops28h 38m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

11:05 am-6:11 pm

2 stops24h 06m

$1,419

ChicagoSydney

MDW - SYD

MDWSYD

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/16

2:56 pm-6:35 am

1 stop22h 39m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/23

2:00 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops23h 53m

$2,166

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Sydney in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Sydney

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Sydney including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Sydney. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Sydney is 85 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 Chicago to Sydney?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sydney (average of $1,051). Flying from Chicago to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 CHI to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Sydney in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Sydney. Price data was last updated on December 8, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Sydney flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Sydney, such as American Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air Canada. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.6
Very good
65 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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
1,018 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
191 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8,604 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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 Chicago to Sydney. 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 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 7 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Sydney is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $866 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Royal Air Maroc, starting at $873 and $958 round-trip. These flights start at 35% 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 $469 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $631 and Qantas Airways from $664 one-way.

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

    Chicago to Sydney flights have a layover in Los Angeles most often. Los Angeles is followed by Vancouver in terms of the most popular layover location on flights 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 L.A. Live. Travelers on a layover in Los Angeles can visit Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live, by traveling 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively after landing at Los Angeles. Travelers in need of a car in Los Angeles can rent one for about $40 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Vancouver?

    Pacific Central Station, Vancouver Harbour Centre, and Queen Elizabeth Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Vancouver at the moment. Those on a layover in Vancouver interested in visiting Pacific Central Station, Vancouver Harbour Centre, or Queen Elizabeth Theatre can do so by traveling 6.6 mi, 6.9 mi, and 6.6 mi, respectively from Vancouver Intl. Those landing in Vancouver looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $32 per day.

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

    Chicago to Sydney flights have a layover in Auckland least often.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sydney (average of $1,051). Flying from Chicago to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 7 airlines flying from Chicago to Sydney

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Sydney. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$842Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$851Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$851Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$916Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$956Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,138Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,197Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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