Flights from Chicago to Adelaide
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Hong Kong
- 27h 25m
- two tickets, via Dubai
- $1,712
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 9,919 mi (15,963 km)
fastest
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
27h 25m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,961
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
28h 53m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,712
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Chicago to cities closest to Adelaide
Chicago to Manila
Manila: 3,612 mi (5,813 km) from Adelaide, flight 16h 40m
from $467
Chicago to Hong Kong
Hong Kong: 4,268 mi (6,868 km) from Adelaide, flight 15h 55m
from $523
Chicago to Taipei
Taipei: 4,291 mi (6,905 km) from Adelaide, flight 15h 55m
from $626
Chicago to Tokyo
Tokyo: 4,879 mi (7,852 km) from Adelaide, flight 13h 30m
from $484
Chicago to Seoul
Seoul: 5,064 mi (8,150 km) from Adelaide, flight 14h 48m
from $515
Chicago to Honolulu
Honolulu: 5,693 mi (9,162 km) from Adelaide, flight 9h 28m
from $258
To Adelaide from cities closest to Chicago
Shanghai to Adelaide
Shanghai: 7,057 mi (11,357 km) from Chicago, flight 10h 20m
from $398
Dubai to Adelaide
Dubai: 7,231 mi (11,637 km) from Chicago, flight 12h 18m
from $555
Guangzhou to Adelaide
Guangzhou: 7,751 mi (12,474 km) from Chicago, flight 9h
from $279
Hong Kong to Adelaide
Hong Kong: 7,787 mi (12,532 km) from Chicago, flight 8h 30m
from $413
Auckland to Adelaide
Auckland: 8,197 mi (13,191 km) from Chicago, flight 4h 55m
from $258
Cairns to Adelaide
Cairns: 8,860 mi (14,259 km) from Chicago, flight 3h 15m
from $132
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Adelaide?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Hong Kong.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Adelaide?
Via Hong Kong: 15h 55m to the connection, 8h 30m after it, about 27h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Adelaide with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $1,712. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Adelaide?
Hong Kong (27h 25m total) and Dubai (28h 53m total).
How far is Adelaide from Chicago?
9,919 mi (15,963 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.