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Flights from Chicago to Sydney
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Sydney. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Vancouver, about 21h 05m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 24h 00m Prices checked 13 days ago
Chicago to Sydney at a glance
Cheapest returnUS$1,099Sat 5 Jun – Sat 19 JunFastest journey24h 00mJetBlue Airways · 2 stops
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Vancouver
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Sydney
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Los Angeles (LAX) SYD
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas
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CHI Vancouver (YVR) SYD
Leg 1: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Qantas
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CHI Dallas (DFW) SYD
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Qantas
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CHI Houston (IAH) SYD
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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CHI San Francisco (SFO) SYD
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Qantas, United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 14,876 km9,238 miles
- Journey time
- 24h 00mfastest found
- Time difference
- +17hSydney vs Chicago
- Currency in Sydney
- AUD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → SYD
Flights from Chicago to Sydney: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Sydney?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Vancouver and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Sydney?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 24h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,876 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Sydney?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Vancouver (YVR), Dallas (DFW) and Houston (IAH). American Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Sydney?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sydney?
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Chicago.
