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Cheapest return fare
$1,284
Typical prices: $1,763-$1,461
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Typical prices: $1,089-$1,122
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Cheap Flights to O'Hare Intl

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to O'Hare Intl 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.
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Recent return flight deals to O'Hare Intl

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to O'Hare Intl

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $1,345 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $4,263 and $2,000 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is August with an average price of $1,510.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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, 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.

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Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights to O'Hare Intl

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FAQs - booking Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • Are there any bars or pubs located in the airport?

    Chicago O’Hare Airport has various bars for you to try out during your time at the airport; they are located in Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5. Some recommended bars are Beaudevin Wine Bar (located in Terminal 1), Bubbles Wine Bar (located in Terminal 3), Goose Island Beer Company (located in Terminal 1 and 3) and Sky Bridge Bar & Grill (located in Terminal 2).

  • Are there any airport lounges I can go to while on a layover?

    Chicago O’Hare Airport has a variety of lounges that you can enjoy. Some domestic terminal lounges are United (United Club), American Flagship Lounge and Delta (Sky Club). For lounges in the international terminal, there’s SAS Lounge, British Airways First Lounge and Swissport Lounge.

  • How do I get from the Chicago O'Hare Airport to the city?

    The Chicago Transport Authority Blue Line runs from the Chicago O’Hare Airport to the Forest Park Station 24h daily. You can find the Airport Train Station on Terminal 2’s Lower Level, which can be reached by foot or the Airport Transit System. For those on a budget, the bus systems are also a good option, with numerous services from the airport into Chicago city and suburbs.

  • Are there any car hire services available at the Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are several different car hire services with a presence at the O’Hare Airport. Many have registration counters in the Arrivals Area of all the terminals. For example, you can find major companies such as Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, Sixt, and Enterprise. The car pick ups are further from the terminal, however, each agency offers their own shuttle services from designated points outside the Arrivals Area.

  • Is there anywhere I can pick up some of the local currency at the Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Seaway National Bank has branches throughout the airport, available for both your banking and currency exchange needs. They also can assist you with last-minute faxing and photocopying. Landside locations include the Main Hall of Terminal 2 and the Ticketing Level at Terminal 5. ATMs are also available 24h daily in the Arrivals Area of all terminals where you can withdraw American dollars directly.

  • Are there any onsite hotels at the Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport is the airport’s only onsite hotel, located across from Domestic Terminals 1, 2, and 3. It is a short walk to the hotel from the domestic terminal or you can catch the Airport Transit System. Also, next to the airport and offering shuttles to and from your terminal are the Sheraton Suites, The Rose Hotel, The Holiday Inn & Suites, and the Four Points by Sheraton. If your flight is late and you need to stay close by, you have plenty of options to choose from.

  • Is there anywhere I can get something to eat at the Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    For those just looking for a quick snack to keep them going, you can find the high-end Farmer’s Fridge vending machines in Terminals 3 and 5. These machines also take plastic. For coffee and something sweet, Starbucks has locations in the Baggage Claim areas of Terminals 1, 2, and 3. If you want something more substantial, there is a McDonald’s in Terminal 5’s Baggage Claim area.

  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from central Chicago?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 26 km from the centre of Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chicago O'Hare Airport

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chicago O'Hare Airport flight deals.
  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) offers assistance to passengers with special needs. Each airline has wheelchairs for those with mobility issues and staff to help you on your way, and the service extends to assisting passengers in getting to and between gates. Before you arrive for your flight, make sure to book wheelchair assistance in advance.
  • Chicago O’Hare Airport has many lost-and-found offices across the airport. It is best to contact the office closest to where you last saw your missing item. However, if you are unsure where you last saw it, contact all of the lost-and-found offices. If you have lost anything on the plane, you should contact your airline.
  • Stuck at the airport while waiting for another flight? Chicago O’Hare Airport has various shops for you to entertain yourself. Some recommended shops are Barbara’s Bookstore (located in every terminal), Duty-Free Store, Hudson News & Gifts and Johnson & Murphy. Chicago O’Hare Airport also has some luxury brands to shop at. Some of these include COACH, MAC Cosmetics and Sunglass Hut.
  • When booking your flights to Chicago, you can fly into one of their two international airports. The largest is the Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), and there is also the nearby Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
  • Although there are no direct flights to Chicago from Australia, some services offer flights with a single stopover. Favoured stopover locations include Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Vancouver.
  • The O’Hare Airport is large—made up of four terminals, and further split into 9 concourses. To help you get around the airport, the Inter-Terminal Train (or Airport Transit System) can take you to the terminals, parking lots, bus stops, and the drop off point.
  • If you need to charge your phone after your flight to Chicago, you can find "Get Plugged In" power stations and seats with charging docks in the Arrivals Area of the Midway Airport.
  • Those travelling with children can find the larger, unisex bathrooms/family restrooms in the Baggage Claim area of Terminals 1, 2, and 3 and near the security checkpoint of Terminal 5 of the O’Hare Airport. These bathrooms are equipped with changing tables.
  • If you’d like to unwind after a long flight to Chicago, you can make the most of the O’Hare Hilton Health Club, located at the Hilton Hotel across from Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Their facilities include steam rooms, saunas, a gym, and a lap pool.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Chicago. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 621 reviews
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
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The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

8.0 ExcellentMarsha, Mar 2026
IAH - ORD
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The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our return home from Tokyo to Auckland and onwards to Palmerston North. We would recommend using the Premier Business class for long-haul travel, any day. Well worth the extra cost. Cabin staff were exceptional, Thank you

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.

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

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.

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.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

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.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

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.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

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.

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.

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

As a first class customer, there was no power the entire flight which limited my ability to work. I find this unacceptable. The first 11 rows on the left side of the plan were out. I was only offered the option to charge my phone which was not the issue because my laptop was out of power. I asked if there was anything that can be done for me, and the answer was, "no". I was not offered any type of compensation for this AA problem which caused me unnecessary stress due to inability to address business issues on an already challenging travel day. Flight attendants tried to reset the power once but that was the extent of their support. Very disappointing for the lack of expected services on a flight. Please contact me with customer focused response to this complaint.

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

I understand that there is a catering issue - water should be the minimum stock. During the flight, not once that the attendants came through with water. The conversations in the kitchen were very loud and they were swearing. I do not expect any white glove service, at the minimum, we should be cordial. It was almost an inconveniece that we were on the flight. And it made us feel if you even dare question us, we'll make you deplane.

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

It was good experience this time. The flight was on time.

There was a delay with the plan which cause the flight to leave later and once arrived in Chicago there was another delay and some passengers missed their connecting flights

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

Overall, my last three trips on American Airlines have all been either delayed or "rescheduled" due to mechanical issues. At least on delay caused me to miss two possible connecting flights each later than the first. My last option for my last connection required the assistance of the onsite service desk (O'Hare Airport). The wait time for the service desk was such that it jeopardized getting booked on the last connecting flight available for the night. Suffice it to say, my latest experiences with American Airlines have caused me extensive loss of productive business and personal time and can therefore be classified as significantly less than satisfactory.

The seat design in the premium economy section leaves virtually no room under the seat to store a bag or purse. Other than that, it was a great flight. Arrived early.

The flight was delayed, but not for weather. We landed over 3hrs later than planned.

The stag were helpful, kind and liked the passengers. The plane was pristinely clean! Great flight!

My flight was delayed more than once, but Air Canada updated us regularly. Friends on other airlines had much worse experiences.

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.

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