SYD - CHI

$930 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Chicago

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Cheapest return fare
$1,275
Overall average: $1,963
Air Canada
Thu 16/4Wed 29/4
SYD - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$930
Typical prices: $1,138-$1,612
Air New Zealand
Thu 30/4
SYD - ORD • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,275 (return)
Best reviews • 8.4 score
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Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and Chicago. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,510 (return)
Shortest trip • 19h 51m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 10% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Chicago (SYD-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Chicago

Thu, 16 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 14:45
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ORD
20h 25m
1 stop
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08:40 - 07:20
ORD
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SYD
31h 40m
2 stops
$1,275Air Canada
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May
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13:15 - 05:35
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ORD
31h 20m
2 stops
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05:15 - 11:50
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SYD
39h 35m
2 stops
$1,276Multiple Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 16:35
SYD
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ORD
22h 15m
2 stops
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15:40 - 07:20
ORD
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SYD
24h 40m
1 stop
$1,279Air Canada
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
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09:20 - 14:45
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ORD
20h 25m
1 stop
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08:40 - 07:20
ORD
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SYD
31h 40m
2 stops
$1,283Air Canada
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 14:45
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ORD
20h 25m
1 stop
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15:40 - 07:20
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SYD
24h 40m
1 stop
$1,285Air Canada
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May
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13:15 - 05:35
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ORD
31h 20m
2 stops
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05:15 - 11:50
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SYD
39h 35m
2 stops
$1,293Multiple Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 13:05
SYD
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ORD
42h 45m
2 stops
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08:40 - 07:20
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SYD
31h 40m
2 stops
$1,295Air Canada
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
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09:15 - 17:58
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MDW
23h 43m
2 stops
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12:52 - 06:50
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SYD
26h 58m
2 stops
$2,131Delta
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 18 May
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09:15 - 18:36
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MDW
24h 21m
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13:22 - 06:50
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26h 28m
2 stops
$2,147Delta
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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09:15 - 18:36
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24h 21m
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13:22 - 06:50
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26h 28m
2 stops
$2,204Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Chicago is August, where tickets cost $1,485 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,887 and $1,809 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$930
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sydney to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Chicago was $930 for a one-way ticket and $1,275 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Chicago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Chicago, ANA or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Chicago are ANA and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $1,880 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,504 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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ANAOverall score based on 1133 reviews
8.7Crew
8.2Comfort
8.6Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.8Food
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Everything about the flight was good or very good. The only bummer was that there was a 2 hour delay and that's not the fault of the airlines but it still takes away from the whole experience. The most amazing thing was that our bags got to baggage claim in record time! That was excellent!

8.0 ExcellentGordon, Mar 2026
KIX - SFO
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Everything about the flight was good or very good. The only bummer was that there was a 2 hour delay and that's not the fault of the airlines but it still takes away from the whole experience. The most amazing thing was that our bags got to baggage claim in record time! That was excellent!

Flight was late boarding. United crew were not friendly and cordial unlike the ANA crew.

Vegetarian options were not that great. However, the crew and service was awesome

The food was not great and the seats you need a little bit more space to put your things down around you: the blankets and toiletry bag were good. Flight was on time and bags etc no issues

Entertainment was good , comfort on airplane easy hoarding food and drinks was good and a friendly and good service of flight staff

The plane was very clean and the crew was very nice.

The lounge in Japan was busy and smaller. Have great choice of ramen.

Customer service was very good. Food was delicious. Wish the flight was longer.

I was good seat to keep stretch my legs . but couldn’t keep my bag in my hand . because they told me can’t keep my seat is no holder , because no seat fronts of us. wish I can put my leg on something higher. but instead of that everything goood.

Overall was a good experience. Crew members are nice and helpful.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

Our boarding and flight was very good. However when we landed and pulled in to the gate it took 55 minutes for the jet bridge to be positioned next to the aircraft. That caused us to miss our ground transportation and it caused us unnecessary last minute transit planning and expense. Our flight was AA1733 on March 17, 2026

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Economy plus was so cramped I could not use my laptop. It was beyond bad.

Would've been great if Lufthansa union cockpit pilots didn't strike for 2 days and caused a chaos to my returning plans to USA, and then after rebooking a flight 2 days later tge plane departed 35 min later. So I did not have a good experience.

They never clean the toilet, and the food is worse

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Chargers didn’t work, no entertainment and we had to wait for taxiing for easily 40 minutes after arriving early. Bags were late too!

No real complaints. The in flight food was much better than I expected. The in flight entertainment was excellent.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Horrible Flight significantly delayed. Not due to united issue. But trying to rebook connection flight and get information about overnight accommodation was difficult. Agent did not seem to care or have any interest to help.

United Airlines is my preferred airlines and I am thankful for Gary who also help support me on the phone to switch my flight literally last min.

This Japanese airline provides great service and very helpful in assisting their passengers.

My ticket did not exist when I got to the airport. I had to book another flight and was still charged by Kayak

Got denied my flight was told on Google that Air Canada was supposed to book me a flight back home because I never was able to go to my destination. They did not help me whatsoever. I had to book a whole new flight for that reason I would write this is zero

The plane was delayed an hour. Heard from other passengers that the Vancouver connection to SFO was never on-time.

My experience was good with United too But only not so good thing was that at Calgary airport I was not given lounge access despite of flying business. Aspire lounge denied it to me, which was unfair I feel

We left over 2 hours late and they didn't even give us a complimentary snack, when getting to the desk I asked if I could be put in a row with only 1 other person or an empt y one I was told the flight was full when the last two rows were empty. All around over it

they were super helpful. Agents at the desk got me on an earlier flight and I was able to get home several hours earlier.

It's kindof ridiculous that your system is even asking me about this since my flight was canceled and I wasn't rescheduled.

The flight attendants were not very nice. No smiles On my return trip I was charged for one bag $83.30 although I had purchased the flight including one piece of luggage. Can this be refunded to me? Thank you!

Bad service as well. Another 3hr delayed flight from chicago to Charlotte.

Very bad service the way back we was on the way for r two days very bad condition and waiting for luggage till now

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