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Flights from Sydney to Chicago

Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.

Distance
14,860 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 18h 35m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Chicago
17 h behind
Sydney today; 15 h behind in July
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Compare Sydney to Chicago

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Say it your way

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How booking Sydney to Chicago works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Sydney to Chicago on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.

Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to the United States needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.

Sydney to Chicago: questions

How long is the flight from Sydney to Chicago?

About 18h 35m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Sydney to Chicago?

It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.

How far is Chicago from Sydney?

14,860 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Chicago?

Chicago is 17 hours behind Sydney in January and 15 hours behind Sydney in July. The gap moves between 15 and 17 hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.

Do I need a passport to fly Sydney to Chicago?

Yes, it is an international flight to the United States. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for the United States before you go.

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