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Flights from Sydney to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Seoul, about 21h 05m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 05m Prices checked 13 days ago
Sydney to Chicago at a glance
Cheapest returnA$1,510Tue 1 Jun – Mon 21 JunFastest journey21h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Seoul
Best ways to fly from Sydney to Chicago
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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SYD Los Angeles (LAX) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
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SYD Vancouver (YVR) CHI
Leg 1: Air Canada, Qantas · Leg 2: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines
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SYD Dallas (DFW) CHI
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
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SYD Houston (IAH) CHI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
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SYD San Francisco (SFO) CHI
Leg 1: Qantas, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, 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
- 21h 05mestimate
- Time difference
- -17hChicago vs Sydney
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- SYD → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Sydney to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Seoul and Vancouver. 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 Sydney to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,876 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Seoul (ICN), Vancouver (YVR) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Chicago?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Chicago?
Chicago is 17 hours behind Sydney.
