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Cheapest round-trip
$900
Typical prices: $811-$1,293
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Mon 11/12Mon 11/19
ORD - YQY • 1 stop
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There are currently no direct flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Sydney. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $662 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Sydney (ORD-YQY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Sydney

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
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3:40 pm - 12:26 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-YQY Sydney
6h 46m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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6:05 am - 11:07 amYQY  Sydney-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 02m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$900Air Canada
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
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1:55 pm - 12:26 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-YQY Sydney
8h 31m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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6:05 am - 1:13 pmYQY  Sydney-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 08m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$908Air Canada
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 15
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3:45 pm - 12:26 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-YQY Sydney
6h 41m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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5:45 am - 11:07 amYQY  Sydney-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 22m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$1,000Air Canada
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 15
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2:00 pm - 12:26 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-YQY Sydney
8h 26m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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5:45 am - 1:13 pmYQY  Sydney-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 28m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$1,008Air Canada
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 15
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3:45 pm - 12:26 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-YQY Sydney
6h 41m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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5:45 am - 11:07 amYQY  Sydney-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 22m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$1,011Air Canada
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 15
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2:00 pm - 12:26 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-YQY Sydney
8h 26m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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5:45 am - 1:13 pmYQY  Sydney-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 28m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$1,019Air Canada
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 15
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10:48 am - 12:26 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-YQY Sydney
11h 38m2 stops Ottawa Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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5:45 am - 11:07 amYQY  Sydney-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 22m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$1,020Air Canada
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 15
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2:00 pm - 12:26 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-YQY Sydney
8h 26m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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5:45 am - 1:13 pmYQY  Sydney-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 28m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$1,028Air Canada
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney typically range from $811 to $1,293. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $900, on Air Canada.

Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney flights

Cheapest flight

$900
Round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney

When to book flights from Chicago to Sydney

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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney takes 00m, covering 1,404 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $900 to $1,028. That means the highest observed fare was about 14% higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Sydney (YQY).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney pass through?

    Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney most commonly pass through:

    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 50% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $811 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,293, a difference of $482.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 24m, compared with 7h 40m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Sydney?

    Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Atlantic Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sydney flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $811, about $482 less than Monday fares (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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