Statistics on Chicago-Australia flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to Australia from Chicago
The average price to go to Australia from Chicago is $ 1859 (round trip). It varies from $ 1564 (Sydney) to $ 2074 (Perth) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Chicago-Australia flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Sydney, Hobart (Tasmania), Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane (Queensland), Cairns and Canberra.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $ 1564 | february (the cheapest), march, april, may, august, september, october, november | 5 to 6 months | Flight price Chicago-Sydney |
| Hobart (Tasmania) | $ 1992 | february, march, june | 0 to 1 month | Flight price Chicago-Hobart (Tasmania) |
| Perth | $ 2074 | february, march (the cheapest), april, may, september, november | 7 to 8 months | Flight price Chicago-Perth |
| Melbourne | $ 1804 | february (the cheapest), march, april, may, august, november | 5 to 6 months | Flight price Chicago-Melbourne |
| Brisbane (Queensland) | $ 1727 | february (the cheapest), march | 6 to 7 months | Flight price Chicago-Brisbane (Queensland) |
| Cairns | $ 1875 | february, march, april, may, august, september, october, november (the cheapest) | 6 to 7 months | Flight price Chicago-Cairns |
| Canberra | $ 1971 | february, march, may (the cheapest), august, september, october, november | 0 to 1 month | Flight price Chicago-Canberra |
Round-trip airfare price Chicago-Australia month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1854 to $ 2482 | high price |
| February | $ 1304 to $ 1954 | good price |
| March | $ 1377 to $ 1854 | good price |
| April | $ 1445 to $ 1997 | fair price |
| May | $ 1402 to $ 2003 | fair price |
| June | $ 1611 to $ 2187 | fair price |
| July | $ 1754 to $ 2686 | very high price |
| August | $ 1416 to $ 2186 | fair price |
| September | $ 1404 to $ 1908 | fair price |
| October | $ 1504 to $ 2006 | fair price |
| November | $ 1493 to $ 1921 | fair price |
| December | $ 2138 to $ 2650 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 41354 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Australia 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.
The GOOD price of a flight to Australia from Chicago
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Sydney in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Sydney is $ 1564. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Sydney flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Sydney in Australia in february to get the best price ($ 1369, saving $ 196 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1564). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2138, which is $ 574 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Sydney and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Hobart (Tasmania) in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Hobart (Tasmania) is $ 1992. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Hobart (Tasmania) flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Hobart (Tasmania) in Australia in march to get the best price ($ 1801, saving $ 192 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1992). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2482, which is $ 490 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Hobart (Tasmania) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Perth in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Perth is $ 2074. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Perth flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Perth in Australia in march to get the best price ($ 1734, saving $ 340 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 2074). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2686, which is $ 613 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Perth and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Melbourne in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $ 1804. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Melbourne flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Melbourne in Australia in february to get the best price ($ 1526, saving $ 278 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1804). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2255, which is $ 451 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Melbourne and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Brisbane (Queensland) in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Brisbane (Queensland) is $ 1727. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Brisbane (Queensland) flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Brisbane (Queensland) in Australia in february to get the best price ($ 1304, saving $ 423 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1727). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2138, which is $ 411 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Brisbane (Queensland) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Cairns in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Cairns is $ 1875. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Cairns flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Cairns in Australia in november to get the best price ($ 1705, saving $ 171 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1875). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2347, which is $ 472 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Cairns and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Canberra in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Canberra is $ 1971. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Canberra flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a thursday
Data analysis:
Travel to Canberra in Australia in may to get the best price ($ 1682, saving $ 289 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1971). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2555, which is $ 585 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Canberra and other statistics
Top prices Chicago-Australia
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Sydney | 10-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 901 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Melbourne | 15-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 861 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Sydney | 09-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 1048 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Sydney | 01-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 1041 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Sydney | 03-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 1041 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Sydney | 04-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 1044 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Melbourne | 15-07 to 31-07-2025 | $ 1018 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Sydney | 10-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 1046 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland) | 11-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 921 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Sydney | 20-10 to 29-10-2025 | $ 1041 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to buy plane tickets to go to Australia (from Chicago)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Sydney
The price of tickets to Sydney fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Sydney, you should buy your ticket on a wednesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Sydney page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Sydney in Australia 5 to 6 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1455 , which is $ 110 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 433 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Sydney flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Hobart (Tasmania)
The price of tickets to Hobart (Tasmania) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Hobart (Tasmania), you should buy your ticket on a friday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Hobart (Tasmania) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Hobart (Tasmania) in Australia 0 to 1 month before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 2002 , which is $ -9.8 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 1 to 2 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 55 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Hobart (Tasmania) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Perth
The price of tickets to Perth fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Perth, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Perth page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Perth in Australia 7 to 8 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1919 , which is $ 155 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 194 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Perth flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Melbourne
The price of tickets to Melbourne fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Melbourne, you should buy your ticket on a friday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Melbourne page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Melbourne in Australia 5 to 6 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1685 , which is $ 120 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 670 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Melbourne flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Brisbane (Queensland)
The price of tickets to Brisbane (Queensland) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Brisbane (Queensland), you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Brisbane (Queensland) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Brisbane (Queensland) in Australia 6 to 7 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1543 , which is $ 185 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 145 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Brisbane (Queensland) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Cairns
The price of tickets to Cairns fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Cairns, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Cairns page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Cairns in Australia 6 to 7 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1682 , which is $ 193 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 149 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Cairns flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Canberra
The price of tickets to Canberra fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Canberra, you should buy your ticket on a friday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Canberra page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Canberra in Australia 0 to 1 month before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1953 , which is $ 18 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 1 to 2 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 31 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Canberra flight ticket and other statistics