Sydney (Mascot) to Chicago (SYD–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SYD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SYD and ORD. Nearest airports to SYD with scheduled service: Shellharbour Airport (WOL, 48 mi) · Newcastle Airport (NTL, 88 mi) · Bathurst Airport (BHS, 95 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SFO San Francisco 18h 54m AVLXQF → AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 18h 59m AAAFDL → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 19h 21m QF → AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
YVR Vancouver 20h 23m ACNZQF → AAACAY Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 23h 10m ASQF → UA Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Chicago flights
HND Tokyo 26h 40m AYJLNH → JLMHNH Tokyo (HND) to Chicago flights
ICN Seoul 27h 33m AYEYJQ → KE Seoul (ICN) to Chicago flights
HKG Hong Kong 31h 40m AYBACX → CVCXMH Hong Kong (HKG) to Chicago flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 32h 6m AZDEET → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chicago flights
DOH Doha 33h 1m ATB6JU → B6MHQR Doha (DOH) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sydney (Mascot) to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-15h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SYD and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
SFO ~18h 54m LAX ~18h 59m DFW ~19h 21m YVR ~20h 23m HNL ~23h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,127
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SYD → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → SYD
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-15h
Chicago is 15 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 3:00 AM in Chicago.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SYD–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SYD
Full nameSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 15 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.