What airlines fly to Chicago?

Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Japan Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Australia according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Chicago?

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Chicago

How long does it take to fly to Chicago?

Average flight duration from Australia to Chicago depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Sydney to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 20h 10m on average, while flying from Brisbane to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 24h 10m on average. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Chicago.

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Chicago?

There are 3 operators available for flights from Australia to Chicago as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Chicago?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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1:15 pm - 6:17 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 02m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

6:30 am - 10:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

48h 55m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Nadi

$823Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

1:15 pm - 6:17 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 02m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

6:00 am - 11:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

38h 50m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Nadi

$838Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

1:15 pm - 6:17 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 02m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

6:30 am - 10:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

48h 55m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Nadi

$868Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

9:45 am - 4:51 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

3:23 pm - 6:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 22m1 stop Los Angeles

$952Qantas Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Jun 7

9:45 am - 3:54 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 09m1 stop Los Angeles

9:09 am - 6:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

30h 36m1 stop Los Angeles

$973Qantas Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Jun 7

6:25 am - 3:54 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 29m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

9:10 pm - 9:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

57h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Melbourne

$1,220Qantas Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 15

10:20 am - 5:05 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 45m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

4:11 pm - 7:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 49m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

$1,602United Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 22

9:30 am - 2:36 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

3:50 pm - 8:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 10m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,602United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 7

10:30 am - 1:35 pmPER Perth-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita

10:20 am - 11:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PER Perth

47h 35m2 stops Tokyo Narita Singapore Changi

$2,083Japan Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

10:30 am - 1:35 pmPER Perth-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita

5:35 pm - 11:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PER Perth

40h 20m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Singapore Changi

$2,086Japan Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

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9:45 am - 5:29 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 44m1 stop Los Angeles

5:16 pm - 6:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

22h 29m1 stop Los Angeles

$911Qantas Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

9:45 am - 3:54 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 09m1 stop Los Angeles

5:16 pm - 9:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 14m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

$945American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

10:55 am - 7:00 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 05m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles

4:45 pm - 8:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 30m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$971United Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

10:55 am - 4:36 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 41m1 stop San Francisco

3:35 pm - 8:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 40m1 stop San Francisco

$974United Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 2

10:55 am - 7:00 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 05m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles

4:11 pm - 7:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 19m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

$974United Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 2

11:55 am - 7:55 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 00m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:16 pm - 8:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 29m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

$1,362Air New Zealand

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Sep 3

11:55 am - 7:55 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 00m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:16 pm - 8:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 29m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

$1,362Air New Zealand

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Sep 3

1:30 pm - 3:54 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 24m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

11:49 am - 7:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 16m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,808Qantas Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 2

9:00 am - 3:54 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

45h 54m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

7:00 pm - 7:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,847Qantas Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Sep 3

9:10 am - 4:51 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 41m1 stop Los Angeles

7:00 pm - 7:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

$2,137Qantas Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 2

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Sep 8

SYD9:55 amSydney Kingsford Smith

28h 10m

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ORD11:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 22

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 45m

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SYD8:45 amSydney Kingsford Smith

$1,229

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Nov 4

SYD11:50 amSydney Kingsford Smith

26h 59m

2 stops

ORD9:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 9

ORD10:34 amChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 01m

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SYD10:35 amSydney Kingsford Smith

$1,244

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Nov 17

BNE11:15 amBrisbane

26h 34m

2 stops

ORD9:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 18

ORD12:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 15m

2 stops

BNE10:00 amBrisbane

$1,272

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Aug 22

MEL9:45 amMelbourne

21h 09m

1 stop

ORD3:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 29

ORD5:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 14m

2 stops

MEL9:30 amMelbourne

$945

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Nov 11

SYD11:20 amSydney Kingsford Smith

35h 45m

1 stop

ORD6:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 15

ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 20m

1 stop

SYD6:25 amSydney Kingsford Smith

$1,461

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Aug 31

MEL9:45 amMelbourne

23h 16m

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ORD6:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 7

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 30m

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$1,540

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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3 stops48h 55m

$823

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1:15 pm-6:17 am

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9:45 am-4:51 pm

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1 stop24h 22m

$952

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9:45 am-3:54 pm

1 stop21h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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1 stop30h 36m

$973

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6:25 am-3:54 pm

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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9:10 pm-9:15 pm

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$1,220

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10:20 am-5:05 pm

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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2 stops23h 49m

$1,602

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9:30 am-2:36 pm

1 stop20h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

3:50 pm-8:00 am

1 stop24h 10m

$1,602

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PER Perth - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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10:30 am-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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10:20 am-11:55 pm

2 stops47h 35m

$2,083

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PER Perth - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

PERORD

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Wed 11/11

10:30 am-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 05m

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Sun 11/15

5:35 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$2,086

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Australia, with most prices found around $1,132. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in October, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Australia to Chicago during May average around $1,137.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $1,389 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Australia for as low as $875 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$595
Fastest flight time	20h 10m
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The best one-way flight to Chicago from Australia in the past 72 hours is $595. The best round-trip flight deal from Australia to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $823.

The fastest flight from Australia to Chicago takes 20h 10m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Australia to Chicago are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Chicago?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Australia to Chicago as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Chicago?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $902	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,104 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $965	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,904 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $970	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,083 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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