Statistics on Chicago-Sydney flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sydney (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Sydney from Chicago airport is $ 1672 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1471 (in february) and $ 2309 (in december), which is a saving of $ 201 or a surplus of $ 638 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1349 to $1403 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sydney before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Sydney plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 30067 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sydney from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1471, saving $ 201 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1672). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2309).
Flight Chicago-Sydney: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1665 | $ 1978 | fair price |
| February | $ 1244 | $ 1471 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1300 | $ 1491 | good price |
| April | $ 1306 | $ 1559 | good price |
| May | $ 1280 | $ 1475 | good price |
| June | $ 1471 | $ 1694 | good price |
| July | $ 1662 | $ 1933 | fair price |
| August | $ 1285 | $ 1490 | good price |
| September | $ 1277 | $ 1487 | good price |
| October | $ 1284 | $ 1602 | good price |
| November | $ 1289 | $ 1558 | good price |
| December | $ 1833 | $ 2309 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Sydney
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Sydney range from $917 to $2428. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $917 to $971), 1% at the maximum price (from $2374 to $2428). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1349 to $1403 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Sydney flight
There are 10 companies that serve Chicago from Sydney airport: Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, ANA, Frontier Airlines, Fiji Airways, Qantas and Japan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 30067 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Chicago->Sydney route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Sydney flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $59. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $56.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sydney to Chicago departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $44. Conversely, departing from Sydney on a friday may cost you an additional $70.
Top prices Chicago-Sydney
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Sydney | 09-08 to 18-08-2024 | $ 1063 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Sydney | 16-08 to 30-08-2024 | $ 1059 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago → Sydney | 21-08 to 27-08-2024 | $ 1013 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Sydney | 01-09 to 15-09-2024 | $ 1015 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Sydney | 05-09 to 19-09-2024 | $ 1001 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago → Sydney | 11-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 1062 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Sydney | 13-11 to 20-11-2024 | $ 1015 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Sydney | 23-11 to 27-11-2024 | $ 1038 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Sydney | 02-03 to 08-03-2025 | $ 1062 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Sydney | 09-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 1061 | layover flight with Qantas |
When to book your flight Chicago - Sydney to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Sydney flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Sydney, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1550 $, which is a saving of 122 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (303 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Sydney flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1715 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1824), 5 to 6 months ($ 1882), 6 to 7 months ($ 1829), 7 to 8 months ($ 1789), 8 to 9 months ($ 1749), 10 to 11 months ($ 1901) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1269 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1316), 5 to 6 months ($ 1379), 7 to 8 months ($ 1420) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1273 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1374), 2 to 3 months ($ 1485), 4 to 5 months ($ 1450), 5 to 6 months ($ 1461), 6 to 7 months ($ 1326), 8 to 9 months ($ 1483) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1314 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1518), 2 to 3 months ($ 1437), 3 to 4 months ($ 1517), 4 to 5 months ($ 1494), 5 to 6 months ($ 1470), 6 to 7 months ($ 1472) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1404 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1414), 3 to 4 months ($ 1461), 4 to 5 months ($ 1433), 6 to 7 months ($ 1435), 7 to 8 months ($ 1444) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1526 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1632), 4 to 5 months ($ 1570), 5 to 6 months ($ 1545), 6 to 7 months ($ 1560), 7 to 8 months ($ 1555), 8 to 9 months ($ 1621) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1663 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1802), 3 to 4 months ($ 1856), 4 to 5 months ($ 1883), 5 to 6 months ($ 1923), 7 to 8 months ($ 1887) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1328 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1409), 3 to 4 months ($ 1389), 4 to 5 months ($ 1453), 8 to 9 months ($ 1488) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1297 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1394), 3 to 4 months ($ 1314), 4 to 5 months ($ 1351), 8 to 9 months ($ 1435) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1311 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1580), 2 to 3 months ($ 1366), 4 to 5 months ($ 1346), 5 to 6 months ($ 1377), 6 to 7 months ($ 1586), 8 to 9 months ($ 1569), 9 to 10 months ($ 1461) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1271 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1345), 3 to 4 months ($ 1300), 4 to 5 months ($ 1301), 6 to 7 months ($ 1304), 7 to 8 months ($ 1496), 8 to 9 months ($ 1497), 9 to 10 months ($ 1454), 10 to 11 months ($ 1514) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1861 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2077), 4 to 5 months ($ 1970), 5 to 6 months ($ 2004), 6 to 7 months ($ 2105), 7 to 8 months ($ 2043), 9 to 10 months ($ 1995), 10 to 11 months ($ 2072) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Sydney are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $22. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $25 more.
Chicago to Sydney: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1287 $1164 to $1431 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1456 $1117 to $1927 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 2310 $1158 to $25297 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1142 $993 to $1280 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1158 $949 to $1431 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1282 $1099 to $1475 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1181 $1015 to $1476 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1946 $1121 to $2846 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1847 $1300 to $2211 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1273 $1244 to $1303 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1430 $1061 to $1917 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1823 $1790 to $1855 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Sydney. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!