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Cheapest return fare
$1,404
Typical prices: $1,383-$1,705
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/10Mon 26/10
SYD - ORD • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$550
Typical prices: $1,225-$1,407
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/10
SYD - ORD • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and O'Hare Intl. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top stopover airports
Dallas (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $1,501 (return)
San Francisco (SFO)
Shortest trip • 19h 40m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 33% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to O'Hare Intl (SYD-ORD)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to O'Hare Intl

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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14:15 - 05:16SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 01m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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06:30 - 12:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 05m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi
$1,404Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec
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21:25 - 05:59SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 34m1 stop San Francisco
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21:00 - 06:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 25m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,460Qantas Airways
Sat, 3 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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09:10 - 00:23SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 13m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl
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20:01 - 08:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
44h 04m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,692Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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11:50 - 21:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco
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09:15 - 08:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl
$1,751Air New Zealand
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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07:30 - 20:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 05m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
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14:00 - 10:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl
$1,772Air New Zealand
Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
American Airlines Logo
20:30 - 10:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 35m2 stops Honolulu Dallas/Fort Worth
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06:29 - 09:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 31m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,830American Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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20:30 - 10:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 35m2 stops Honolulu Dallas/Fort Worth
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06:29 - 09:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 31m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,839American Airlines
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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13:00 - 18:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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08:29 - 09:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 31m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,895Qantas Airways
Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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11:20 - 08:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 40m3 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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13:55 - 09:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl
$2,252Air Canada
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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11:20 - 08:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 40m3 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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13:55 - 09:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl
$2,291Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to O'Hare Intl flights

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

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Sydney usually cost between $1,225 and $1,834 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,404 on Multiple Airlines (19 Oct–26 Oct).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $1,300 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $4,095 and $2,262 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$550
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 110% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sydney to O'Hare Intl

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FAQs for booking Sydney to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $550 for a one-way ticket and $1,404 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    On your way to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll fly out from Sydney Kingsford Smith. You’ll be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Chicago are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,546 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,727 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney 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 from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney 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 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 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 from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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