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CHI — SYD
18 May — 25 May1
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What to know about flights from Chicago

Discover essential information about flights departing from Chicago, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Chicago airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 13 May 2024.

Cheapest airline

Air Canada
On average, Air Canada currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Chicago.

Cheapest flights from Chicago

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,180 searches.
Tue 3/917:06ORD - SYD
1 stop22h 59mQantas Airways
Wed 11/909:10SYD - ORD
1 stop20h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,556
Tue 3/918:24ORD - SYD
1 stop21h 41mQantas Airways
Wed 18/909:10SYD - ORD
1 stop29h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/5$1,558
Sun 1/920:33ORD - SYD
1 stop43h 32mQantas Airways
Sun 15/909:10SYD - ORD
1 stop29h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,574
Wed 11/918:25ORD - SYD
1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 16/909:10SYD - ORD
1 stop23h 27mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,577
Wed 11/915:00ORD - SYD
1 stop25h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 16/909:10SYD - ORD
1 stop29h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/5$1,579
Tue 20/817:06ORD - SYD
1 stop22h 59mQantas Airways
Wed 4/917:35SYD - ORD
1 stop21h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/5$1,591
Tue 13/820:33ORD - SYD
1 stop43h 32mQantas Airways
Mon 26/809:15SYD - ORD
1 stop29h 42mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/5$1,595
Tue 22/1017:05ORD - SYD
1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 6/1111:15SYD - ORD
1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/5$1,600
Tue 20/817:25ORD - SYD
1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways
Thu 29/809:15SYD - ORD
1 stop29h 42mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,627

Last-minute flight deals from Chicago

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Chicago. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travellers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated 13 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,180 searches.
Wed 22/515:40ORD - SYD
1 stop24h 40mAir Canada
Wed 29/509:20SYD - ORD
2 stops22h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 12/5$2,537
Wed 22/515:40ORD - SYD
1 stop24h 40mAir Canada
Wed 29/509:20SYD - ORD
1 stop20h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 12/5$2,593
Wed 22/508:51ORD - SYD
2 stops31h 29mAir Canada
Wed 29/509:20SYD - ORD
2 stops22h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 13/5$2,625
Wed 22/508:45ORD - SYD
2 stops31h 35mAir Canada
Wed 29/509:20SYD - ORD
2 stops22h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 12/5$2,725
Wed 22/508:45ORD - SYD
3 stops31h 35mAir Canada
Wed 29/509:20SYD - ORD
2 stops22h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 12/5$2,841
Sun 19/510:55ORD - SYD
2 stops29h 25mAir Canada
Sun 26/509:20SYD - ORD
2 stops22h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 12/5$2,880
Wed 22/515:40ORD - SYD
1 stop24h 40mAir Canada
Thu 29/809:20SYD - ORD
2 stops42h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 12/5$2,918
Sun 19/510:55ORD - SYD
2 stops29h 25mAir Canada
Sun 26/509:20SYD - ORD
3 stops37h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 12/5$2,921
Thu 23/515:40ORD - SYD
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/619:35SYD - ORD
2 stops33h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$2,923

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from Chicago to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,180 searches and data was last updated 13 May 2024.
Fri 31/517:32ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 28mJetBlue
Tue 4/608:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 13/5$185
Tue 4/609:36ORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 00mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/600:49LAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/5$189
Tue 2/710:06ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 14mDelta
Tue 9/720:59LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/5$192
Wed 14/817:15ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mJetBlue
Tue 20/808:05JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 13/5$192
Tue 11/607:00ORD - LAS
1 stop14h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/600:49LAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$204
Tue 4/607:00ORD - LAS
1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/600:49LAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/5$215
Thu 30/517:32ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 28mJetBlue
Mon 3/608:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 13/5$216
Fri 31/508:45ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 14mDelta
Tue 4/620:55LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/5$223
Fri 9/819:00ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 16mDelta
Sat 17/812:30LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 42mDelta
Deal found 13/5$224

Find flights from Chicago within your budget

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Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/9

1 stop22h 59m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/9

1 stop20h 09m

$1,556

Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/9

1 stop21h 41m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/9

1 stop29h 46m

$1,558

Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/9

1 stop43h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/9

1 stop29h 46m

$1,574

Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/9

1 stop21h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/9

1 stop23h 27m

$1,577

Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/9

1 stop25h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/9

1 stop29h 46m

$1,579

Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/8

1 stop22h 59m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/9

1 stop21h 21m

$1,591

Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/8

1 stop43h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/8

1 stop29h 42m

$1,595

Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/10

1 stop21h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/11

1 stop22h 55m

$1,600

Chicago O'Hare IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/8

1 stop21h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/8

1 stop29h 42m

$1,627

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Deals found on 12/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The best time to book flights from Chicago is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chicago. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Chicago would be wise to consider leaving during Friday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.
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Average price of flights from Chicago by month

Plan your trip from Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago is currently $1,101 while a return flight costs $1,584. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago (average of $928). Flying from Chicago in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,591). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$229

February

$203

March

$230

April

$207

May

$201

June

$212

July

$201

August

$189

September

$198

October

$203

November

$232

December

$253

Airline reviews for flights from Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Chicago. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,180 searches.
8.7
Very Good
76 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.7
Very Good
76 reviews
8.7
Very Good
76 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.5
Very Good
1,175 reviews
8.7
Very Good
76 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.5
Very Good
920 reviews
8.7
Very Good
76 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.3
Very Good
1,474 reviews
8.7
Very Good
76 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.3
Very Good
630 reviews
8.7
Very Good
76 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Chicago. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 13 May 2024.
  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Chicago?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Chicago are Atlanta, Boston, Athens. Boston, Atlanta, Athens are the most popular locations from Chicago year round.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found American Airlines, Volaris, and United Airlines to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Chicago. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: American Airlines flights from Chicago to New York ($240). Volaris flights from Chicago to Mexico City Benito Juarez ($399). United Airlines flights from Chicago to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl ($519).

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Chicago?

    We've found Milwaukee, South Bend, and Bloomington as options for shorter direct flights within 108 km of Chicago. These locations can be great options for travelers looking to go somewhere and back quickly.

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Chicago?

    If flights to distant destinations are more of your preference, check pricing for Hong Kong, Taipei City, and New Delhi.

  • What are popular destinations to fly to from Chicago?

    Chicago offers frequent flights to New York (1,877 flights per day), Detroit (922 flights per day) and Los Angeles (647 flights per day).

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Chicago?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Chicago:
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  • Which airlines fly from Chicago?

    When flying from Chicago check dates and pricing for the following: American Airlines, Air Canada, Icelandair, Volaris, United Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Paris, Mexico City, Brisbane, New York, Las Vegas.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Chicago is February. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago?

    Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Chicago would be wise to consider leaving during Friday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago?

    The best time to book flights from Chicago is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chicago?

    Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Chicago via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

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