Cheap Flights from Chicago (CHI) to Sydney (SYD)

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Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13

Frontier Airlines2 stops

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Mon, May 11 - Sun, May 17

All Nippon Airways1 stop

CHI - SYD

All Nippon Airways1 stop

SYD - CHI

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Air New Zealand2 stops

CHI - SYD

Air New Zealand2 stops

SYD - CHI

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Frontier Airlines2 stops

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Spirit Airlines2 stops

CHI - SYD

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Frontier Airlines2 stops

CHI - SYD

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Wed, Mar 25

Spirit Airlines3 stops

CHI - SYD

513$

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Tue, May 5

All Nippon Airways1 stop

CHI - SYD

754$

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Sun, May 17

Turkish Airlines1 stop

CHI - SYD

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Tue, May 26

All Nippon Airways1 stop

CHI - SYD

845$

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The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Sydney

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of May. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flying Time23 h and 20 mWhen flying from Chicago to Sydney, this can take around 23 h and 20 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$452The best price for flights from Chicago to Sydney offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Destination airportSydney Kingsford Smith AirportFor the route from Chicago to Sydney

Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to Sydney according to search data results from our customers

One-way average Price1528.53A flight from Chicago to Sydney at eDreams will cost around 1528.53, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data

Best time to bookMarchFebruary is one of the most frequent times to fly to Sydney from Chicago according to real data from our customers

Exchange rate

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Last revised on Fri, 03/6

Distance: 9238 miles

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city center: 14 miles

Midway Airport (MDW)How far from city center: 4 miles

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city center: 5 miles

Are you planning to travel to Sydney for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Chicago. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Sydney and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to Sydney

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Australia. At eDreams have you covered!

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chicago to Sydney?

When you fly from Chicago to Sydney the average price is 1528.53. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

For flights from Chicago to Sydney, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to Sydney is $452. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Chicago to Sydney?

The most popular months to book a trip from Chicago to Sydney are February, January and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chicago to Sydney?

The best time of the year to visit Sydney depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to Sydney from Chicago in terms of searches from our customers, followed by November and May. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds July, June and January are the months with fewer searches for Chicago - Sydney.

How long does the flight from Chicago to Sydney take?

Flight length from Chicago to Sydney is around 23 h and 20 m on average, at an average distance of 9,237.77 mi, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Sydney?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Chicago to Sydney are:

Qantas Airways.
China Eastern Airlines.
Emirates.

Qantas Airways, stopping at San Francisco, CA during at least 77 minutes.

China Eastern Airlines, with 270 minutes of layover in Beijing.
China Eastern Airlines, with 875 minutes scale in Shanghai.

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