Cheap flights from ORD to SYD (O'Hare Intl. to Kingsford Smith Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from ORD to SYD starting at $703 One Way, $1,288 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,288 for return flights and $703 for one-way flights to Kingsford Smith Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
ORD
Chicago
SYD
Sydney
$1,288 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,288
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Chicago to Sydney, returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $1,288 found 6 days ago
Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 12
ORD
Chicago
SYD
Sydney
$1,296 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,296
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sun, Sep 27 from Chicago to Sydney, returning Mon, Oct 12, priced at $1,296 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
ORD
Chicago
SYD
Sydney
$1,321 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$1,321
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Oct 14 from Chicago to Sydney, returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $1,321 found 17 hours ago
Tue, May 18 - Mon, May 31
ORD
Chicago
SYD
Sydney
$1,324 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$1,324
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, May 18 from Chicago to Sydney, returning Mon, May 31, priced at $1,324 found 22 hours ago
Wed, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 9
ORD
Chicago
SYD
Sydney
$1,349 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,349
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed, Feb 24 from Chicago to Sydney, returning Tue, Mar 9, priced at $1,349 found 6 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Kingsford Smith Intl.

Airport Hotels near Kingsford Smith Intl.

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
8 Arrival Court Mascot NSW
$150 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$166 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel

Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
22 Levey Street Wolli Creek NSW
$144 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
$158 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
2-12 Sarah Street Mascot NSW
$105 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$116 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,697 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed. Quiet. Loved the bathroom, very clever design with a dim night light in the bathroom. Maybe for those travelling out early the breakfast could open earlier to give them a chance to have a bite before heading off. We ordered dinner and it was a good half hour or more before we ..."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

5 out of 5
199 George St. Sydney NSW
$226 nightly
The price is $248 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$248 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,253 reviews)
"Lovely view and thank you for the birthday treat"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Shangri-La Sydney

Shangri-La Sydney

5 out of 5
176 Cumberland Street The Rocks NSW
$197 nightly
The price is $217 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$217 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,791 reviews)
"An overall lovely experience! Clean spacious room and bathroom, very comfy bed and the most amazing breakfast. The view of the opera house from my room was everything i could have wished for"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Shangri-La Sydney
Hyatt Regency Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

5 out of 5
161 Sussex Street Sydney NSW
$172 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$189 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,118 reviews)
"Great central location Buffet breakfast was amazing with lots of options Rooms clean and tidy Water pressure in the shower not great, especially when the neighbouring room turns on the water"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Hyatt Regency Sydney
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sydney Hotels With Airport Transportation

Silkari Urban CKS Sydney Airport Hotel

Silkari Urban CKS Sydney Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
35 Levey Street Wolli Creek NSW
$88 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$97 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,188 reviews)
"Helpful staff, clean, warm comfortable room."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Silkari Urban CKS Sydney Airport Hotel
Meriton Suites Mascot Central

Meriton Suites Mascot Central

5 out of 5
8 Jackson Drive Mascot NSW
$118 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$130 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,822 reviews)
"Great place to stay."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Meriton Suites Mascot Central
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport

4.5 out of 5
17 Bourke Road Mascot NSW
$110 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$121 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Sydney Hotels

ibis budget Sydney Airport

ibis budget Sydney Airport

2.5 out of 5
5 Ross Smith Avenue Mascot NSW
$73 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$80 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
ibis budget Sydney Airport
Ibis Budget St Peters

Ibis Budget St Peters

2.5 out of 5
178 Princes Highway St Peters NSW
$61 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$67 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Star Casino and Circular Quay are located ...
6.8/10 (1,007 reviews)
"Overall pretty good! Tina and tidy but there was a bit of black mould in the bathroom"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Ibis Budget St Peters
ibis budget Sydney Olympic Park

ibis budget Sydney Olympic Park

3 out of 5
8 Edwin Flack Avenue Sydney Olympic Park NSW
$72 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
$79 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
ibis budget Sydney Olympic Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Sydney

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

4.5 out of 5
100 Murray Street Sydney NSW
$140 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$154 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,383 reviews)
"We had an average stay overall. We paid an additional premium to book a Harbour View room, but unfortunately the actual view was very different from what was advertised on the booking page. Most of the view was blocked by ongoing construction, leaving only a very limited view of Darling Harbour. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel

Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
72 Liverpool Street Sydney NSW
$156 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$171 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,563 reviews)

Families like: Cribs, rollaway beds

Travelers say...
"A great central to everything location. A short walk to train station and over to Darling Harbour. We went to the theatre and yet again just a short walk. The property was well presented. The breakfast well worth it. Really enjoyed our stay. The only downside was the communication with our booking ..."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel
Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

4 out of 5
169-179 Thomas Street Haymarket NSW
$139 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$139 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice hotel central to everything Great friendly staff great buffet breakfast Will definitely stay again"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

ORD to SYD Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
ORD Address & GPS
Address:
10000 West O'Hare
Chicago IL, 60666
United States
IATA Code:
ORD
Longitude:
-87.904876
Latitude:
41.976912
Time Zone:
America/Chicago
SYD Address & GPS
Address:
Sydney NSW,
Australia
IATA Code:
SYD
Longitude:
151.179898
Latitude:
-33.932922
Time Zone:
Australia/Sydney

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from O'Hare Airport to SYD?
There are no direct flights on this route. But United Airlines, American Airlines and Cathay Pacific can fly you from ORD to SYD with just one stopover.
What is the shortest flight from O'Hare Airport to Sydney Airport?
The trip from Chicago to Sydney is classified as a long-haul flight. In fact, the quickest flight time from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to SYD is 23 hours and 11 minutes. Try to sleep on the plane to arrive refreshed and ward off jet lag.
How many hours flight from ORD to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
From ORD to Sydney Airport, you'll be sitting in your seat for about 23 hours and 15 minutes. Take your mind off the lengthy journey by binge-watching an entire TV series, writing in your journal or chilling out to your favorite tunes. Remember to stretch those legs every now and again.
What airlines have the most flights from O'Hare Airport to Sydney Airport?
You'll have to make one or more stopovers if you plan to travel from ORD to SYD. For now, there aren't any airlines that offer nonstop flights on this route.

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