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Cheapest return fare
$1,315
Typical prices: $1,221-$1,843
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/9Fri 25/9
SYD - ORD • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$915
Typical prices: $1,428-$1,623
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/11
SYD - ORD • 3 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 $1,508 (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 28% 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

Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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13:15 - 00:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 30m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:26 - 11:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 24m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi
$1,315Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 25 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
$1,379Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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11:50 - 21:49SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 59m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
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10:34 - 10:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
31h 01m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl
$1,732Air New Zealand
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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09:55 - 00:59SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 04m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco
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14:35 - 08:45ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 10m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl
$1,732Air New Zealand
Wed, 14 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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13:00 - 19:16SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 16m1 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
$1,782Qantas Airways
Fri, 4 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 09:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Houston George Bush Intcntl
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06:00 - 07:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 05m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,785American Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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20:30 - 11:02SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 32m2 stops Honolulu Dallas/Fort Worth
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05:30 - 09:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 30m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,798American Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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13:00 - 19:16SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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20:30 - 07:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
43h 00m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,877Qantas Airways
Mon, 12 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
Air Canada Logo
10:20 - 20:12SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 52m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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11:05 - 08:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 30m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl
$2,164Air Canada
Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 9 Feb
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11:20 - 20:01SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 41m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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10:40 - 09:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl
$2,219Air 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 $1,306 and $2,060 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,315 on Multiple Airlines (10 Sept–25 Sept).

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 $1,306 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $4,114 and $2,104 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 28% 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

$915
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 111% 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 $915 for a one-way ticket and $1,315 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with oneworld 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 $1,480 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 $1,725 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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Sydney (SYD)
O'Hare Intl (ORD)