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Cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Sydney

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of March. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Cheapest flight$655The best price for flights from Chicago to Sydney offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure AirportO'hare International AirportO'hare International Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Chicago to Sydney

Arrival AirportSydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport)You'll land at Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) when flying from Chicago to Sydney

Peak seasonDecemberDecember is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to Sydney according to search data results from our customers

Best time to bookFebruaryFebruary is one of the most frequent times to fly to Sydney from Chicago according to real data from our customers

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Distance: 9238 miles

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city center: 14 miles

Midway Airport (MDW)How far from city center: 4 miles

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city center: 5 miles

Are you planning to travel to Sydney for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Chicago. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Sydney and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to Sydney

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Australia. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Chicago to Sydney, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to Sydney is $656. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Chicago to Sydney?

The most popular months to book a trip from Chicago to Sydney are February, January and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chicago to Sydney?

The best time of the year to visit Sydney depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to Sydney from Chicago in terms of searches from our customers, followed by November and May. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds July, June and January are the months with fewer searches for Chicago - Sydney.

Which airports have flights between Chicago and Sydney?

The main route from Chicago to Sydney is: O'hare International Airport (ORD) to Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD). The following airlines fly this route:

Japan Airlines.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Sydney?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Chicago to Sydney are:

Qantas Airways.
China Eastern Airlines.
Emirates.

Qantas Airways, stopping at San Francisco, CA during at least 77 minutes.

China Eastern Airlines, with 270 minutes of layover in Beijing.
China Eastern Airlines, with 875 minutes scale in Shanghai.

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