Flying from Chicago to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Chicago. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney, which is in the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to SYD, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to SYD. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
74.85% of flights that depart O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Chicago to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, check out these options when leaving from Chicago Midway International Airport:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
You can get to MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to SYD flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
When searching for a plane ticket from Chicago to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a pit stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Chicago to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down when they should. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Reserve a hotel near SYD if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Select one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
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Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
457 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. A return flight starts at 855 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to SYD. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Chicago to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). July is the busiest month to travel to Sydney. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
Book a Chicago to SYD plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Sydney
Start your Sydney trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Sydney Harbour and Sydney Harbour Bridge are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Sydney itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sydney Harbour.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery.
If there's time to check out another side of Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach are highlights.
